37 citations
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October 2017 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Oral tofacitinib shows promise in treating atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata, but only slight improvement in vitiligo.
2 citations
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May 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tofacitinib helped a 19-year-old regrow hair after other treatments failed.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Tofacitinib is more effective than methotrexate for treating moderate-to-severe alopecia areata.
January 2024 in “Dermatologic therapy” Tofacitinib is a safe treatment for hair loss in children, but long-term use may be needed for best results.
May 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Tofacitinib is an effective and safe treatment for alopecia areata.
June 2024 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Topical tofacitinib is effective and safe for treating alopecia areata.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Tofacitinib improved hair and nail conditions in a teen with alopecia areata.
December 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Tofacitinib effectively treated severe alopecia areata in a 14-year-old girl.
July 2022 in “International Journal of Trichology” Tofacitinib helped an 8-year-old child recover from a type of hair loss that is hard to treat.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Risk & Safety in Medicine” Oral tofacitinib successfully treated a girl's severe skin and hair conditions.
February 2011 in “Annales de dermatologie et de vénéréologie” Tofacitinib shows promise for treating severe alopecia areata with good safety and effectiveness.
Tofacitinib significantly regrows hair in severe alopecia without major side effects.
39 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tofacitinib may help treat severe childhood alopecia areata, but risks require careful consideration.
5 citations
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January 2021 in “Inflammatory Bowel Diseases” Tofacitinib improved ulcerative colitis, skin ulcers, and hair loss in a patient who didn't respond well to other treatments.
139 citations
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November 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tofacitinib helped regrow hair in most adolescents with alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
3 citations
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August 2020 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” Tofacitinib treatment significantly improved a patient's psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and alopecia universalis.
9 citations
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May 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The trial showed that a new under-the-tongue treatment for severe hair loss was somewhat effective in a small group of people.
May 2025 in “Journal of Pharmacy And Bioallied Sciences” Tofacitinib effectively promotes hair regrowth in children with alopecia areata, but more research on long-term safety is needed.
54 citations
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September 2019 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Tofacitinib is somewhat effective for alopecia areata, but more research is needed on its safety and long-term effects.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia”
238 citations
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November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Tofacitinib is effective and safe for severe hair loss, but full regrowth is less likely after 10 years of hair loss.
May 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” Tofacitinib may be an effective and safe treatment for hair loss in teenagers with alopecia areata.
September 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Tofacitinib helped a woman regrow her hair without relapses after other treatments failed.
11 citations
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January 2020 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Tofacitinib helps regrow hair in severe alopecia patients, but more research is needed.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” Tofacitinib improved hair regrowth and quality of life in children with alopecia areata, with mild side effects.
41 citations
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December 2015 in “JAMA Dermatology” Tofacitinib citrate improved nail dystrophy and pain in patients with alopecia universalis without causing side effects.
5 citations
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August 2018 in “PubMed” An 8-year-old with severe hair loss regrew all hair after six months of tofacitinib treatment.
1 citations
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May 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Oral tofacitinib may be an effective and tolerable treatment for some people with severe alopecia areata.
2 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tofacitinib helped over half of the patients with severe hair loss regrow at least 50% of their hair.
Some dermatologists in Saudi Arabia prescribe Tofacitinib for hair loss, but many don't due to its unavailability and safety concerns.