March 2026 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Medicaid coverage for alopecia areata treatments is inconsistent and often limited.
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May 2019 in “BMJ Open” JAK/STAT inhibitors show promise for skin diseases but aren't yet approved.
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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.
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November 2021 in “ACG Case Reports Journal” Tofacitinib successfully treated hair loss in a Crohn's disease patient who previously used adalimumab.
June 2026 in “Saudi Medical Horizons Journal” JAK inhibitors show promise in treating skin conditions like eczema, hair loss, and vitiligo but need more safety research.
July 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Adding dupilumab led to almost complete hair regrowth in a patient with alopecia areata who only partially responded to baricitinib.
223 citations
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September 2018 in “Rheumatology” JAK inhibitors are effective in treating various immune-related diseases, not just rheumatoid arthritis.
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March 2024 in “Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council” JAK inhibitors effectively treat severe atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata.
September 2024 in “Вопросы современной педиатрии” Dupilumab helped an 11-year-old boy regrow hair and reduce skin rashes.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Dupilumab can cause psoriasis in some patients.
January 2021 in “Anais do Congresso Brasileiro de Reumatologia 2020” Tofacitinib improved arthritis and partially improved hair loss in a lupus patient without side effects.
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December 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”
January 2018 in “SOJ microbiology & infectious diseases” Etanercept, a psoriasis treatment, caused hair loss in a patient.
November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Adipose stem cell exosomes can effectively reduce facial redness and improve skin health in atopic dermatitis patients.
20 citations
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January 2000 in “Dermatologic Clinics” New psoriasis treatments are effective but come with side effects and risks.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Baicalin may help treat severe drug-induced skin reactions.
2 citations
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May 2020 in “JAAD case reports” Ruxolitinib can cause a delayed skin reaction on the nose.
7 citations
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July 2021 in “JAAD case reports” Dupilumab may help treat alopecia areata in children with atopic dermatitis, but it can also cause new hair loss.
7 citations
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January 2019 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Ustekinumab treatment didn't prevent frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Guselkumab significantly improves quality of life for people with moderate to severe psoriasis.
January 2026 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Janus kinase inhibitors reduce inflammation markers in severe alopecia areata patients.
1 citations
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July 2025 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Deucravacitinib led to full hair regrowth in a severe alopecia areata patient.
4 citations
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December 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” Nirogacestat can cause severe skin issues like hidradenitis suppurativa.
3 citations
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November 2024 in “Clinical Research” Deuruxolitinib is FDA-approved for treating severe alopecia areata.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Patients with alopecia areata face challenges accessing Janus kinase inhibitors, but some see positive results.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PH-762 shows promise in treating skin cancer by effectively targeting and silencing PD-1 in tumors with minimal side effects.
August 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” Upadacitinib successfully regrew hair in a child with alopecia universalis and specific genetic mutations.
45 citations
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November 2018 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” JAK-inhibitors are effective for treating psoriasis and show promise for other skin diseases.
November 2025 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International” Ustekinumab and vedolizumab can help some ulcerative colitis patients with hair regrowth, but results vary.