2 citations
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February 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” JAK inhibitors may effectively treat lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia with minimal side effects.
48 citations
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November 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tofacitinib 2% ointment helped hair regrow in 3 out of 10 patients with alopecia areata, but caused side effects like scalp irritation and raised cholesterol in some.
September 2022 in “XXXIX Congresso Brasileiro de Reumatologia” Tofacitinib may effectively treat skin symptoms in difficult cases of dermatomyositis.
40 citations
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December 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” JAK inhibitors show promise for treating skin and hair disorders but need more research on long-term safety and effectiveness.
12 citations
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July 2012 in “Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery” Adalimumab was safe but mostly ineffective for severe alopecia areata.
30 citations
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January 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” These migraine prevention drugs can cause side effects like constipation, hair loss, injection site reactions, fatigue, and sometimes unexpected issues like Raynaud's phenomenon and weight gain.
5 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Oral JAK inhibitors improved alopecia areata by modulating immune responses and boosting hair growth.
November 2024 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Ritlecitinib effectively promotes hair regrowth in severe and very severe alopecia areata.
37 citations
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August 2022 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Oral JAK inhibitors are effective and safe for treating alopecia areata but may need ongoing use to keep results.
17 citations
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May 2019 in “BMJ Open” JAK/STAT inhibitors show promise for skin diseases but aren't yet approved.
November 2023 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Drug repositioning offers hope for new, affordable treatments for a genetic skin disorder called ARCI.
24 citations
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June 2016 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Tofacitinib helped a young woman's severe hair loss and arthritis but not her plaque psoriasis.
4 citations
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January 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Tofacitinib was found to be a safe and effective treatment for hair regrowth in patients with alopecia areata.
March 2026 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” Using 5-α-reductase inhibitors before treatment improves outcomes for patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma.
15 citations
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December 2019 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Low-dose tofacitinib is effective and cheaper for severe alopecia areata.
August 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” JAK inhibitors show promise for treating alopecia areata but have serious side effects.
2 citations
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April 2024 in “Journal of International Medical Research” Secukinumab and acitretin together may quickly and effectively treat severe generalized pustular psoriasis.
2 citations
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September 2024 in “Internal Medicine Journal” Upadacitinib helped regrow hair and maintain ulcerative colitis remission.
October 2023 in “European journal of dermatology/EJD. European journal of dermatology” Injectable platelet-rich fibrin can safely and effectively treat melasma.
December 2017 in “The Sri Lanka Journal of Dermatology” Infliximab successfully treated a severe hair loss case in Sri Lanka.
November 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” JAK inhibitors are effective and generally safe for treating alopecia areata, but monitoring for side effects is important.
September 2014 in “SciBX” JAK inhibitors may help treat alopecia areata and promote hair regrowth.
JAK inhibitors effectively regrow hair in alopecia areata but hair loss often returns after stopping treatment.
701 citations
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August 2014 in “Nature medicine” Alopecia areata can be reversed by JAK inhibitors, promoting hair regrowth.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Ritlecitinib shows promise in improving hair regrowth in adolescents with alopecia areata.
March 2025 in “European Journal of Medical Genetics” Tofacitinib helped improve symptoms and hair growth in a patient with Aicardi-Goutières syndrome.
March 2026 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Ritlecitinib is being tested for safety and effectiveness in young children with severe alopecia areata.
4 citations
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January 2019 in “Einstein (São Paulo)” Dupilumab improved severe atopic dermatitis in a patient who didn't respond to other treatments.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Abrocitinib at 100 mg and 200 mg daily may significantly improve moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in patients 12 years and older.
July 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Ritlecitinib effectively improves hair regrowth and physician satisfaction in severe alopecia areata over time.