19 citations
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April 2023 in “Antibiotics” Azelaic acid in a special gel is more effective against skin fungi than regular azelaic acid.
March 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The combination therapy is safe and more effective for treating pediatric facial and cervical vitiligo.
23 citations
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September 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Tofacitinib and oral minoxidil together effectively regrow hair in severe alopecia areata patients.
4 citations
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July 2001 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Tacrolimus is an effective treatment for several skin conditions with fewer side effects than cyclosporine.
1 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tofacitinib may help regrow hair in severe alopecia areata, but results differ greatly between people.
October 2024 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” Topical methotrexate is more effective and as safe as betamethasone for treating alopecia areata.
1 citations
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May 2021 in “Annals of the rheumatic diseases” Tofacitinib is a promising treatment for children with rheumatic diseases.
1 citations
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October 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Tofacitinib improved hair loss and skin symptoms in a patient after secukinumab caused hair loss.
June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Tapinarof cream at 1% concentration is effective and better tolerated for treating atopic dermatitis than the 2% concentration.
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.
51 citations
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June 2016 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Tofacitinib was effective in treating hair loss in two patients with alopecia universalis.
July 2024 in “Reactions Weekly”
Some dermatologists in Saudi Arabia prescribe Tofacitinib for hair loss, but many don't due to its unavailability and safety concerns.
1 citations
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December 2024 in “Archives of Iranian Medicine” Tofacitinib may help treat Lichen Planopilaris, but more research is needed.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Acne patients have higher skin mTORC1 activity, which is reduced by isotretinoin treatment.
July 2025 in “Clinical Medicine” Oral betamethasone works faster than oral tofacitinib for hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
November 2023 in “PubMed” Pentoxifylline is a safe and effective alternative to triamcinolone acetonide for treating localized alopecia areata.
5 citations
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July 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” A man got a rare rash from the drug topiramate, which went away after he stopped taking it.
February 2026 in “Annals of Case Reports” Tofacitinib helped a patient regrow hair after 40 years of total hair loss.
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.
2 citations
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April 2024 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Tofacitinib and baricitinib are effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata, especially in younger people.
1 citations
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May 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tofacitinib helped a teenager with severe hair loss grow hair back, but more research is needed.
March 2012 in “Reactions Weekly” A man had a rare skin reaction from a hair loss medication, which improved after stopping the drug.
Tofacitinib significantly regrows hair in severe alopecia without major side effects.
1 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tofacitinib helped most patients with alopecia areata regrow hair and changes in immune cells were linked to the treatment's effectiveness.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “Pharmaceuticals” A new carrier improves skin delivery of tofacitinib for treating inflammatory skin diseases.
March 2024 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Tofacitinib successfully treated vitiligo in a patient with lupus without side effects.
2 citations
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November 2007 in “Clinics in dermatology” Tofacitinib may be an effective and safe treatment for adolescent alopecia areata.
August 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tofacitinib may help hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
39 citations
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April 2020 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Drug repurposing is a cost-effective way to find new uses for existing drugs, speeding up treatment development.