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September 2024 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Switching JAK inhibitors or using dupilumab may help some alopecia areata patients who don't respond well to initial treatments.
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December 2021 in “Dermatology reports” Dupilumab can improve both atopic dermatitis and alopecia universalis.
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September 2018 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A man's hair regrew from alopecia areata after using tofacitinib and experiencing contact dermatitis from a wig device.
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October 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Deuruxolitinib effectively improves hair regrowth in alopecia areata but requires monitoring for side effects.
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October 2022 in “Current Dermatology Reports” People on immune-modifying skin disease treatments may have a weaker antibody response to COVID-19 vaccines but often improve after the second dose.
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August 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Dupilumab may help treat hair loss and skin color loss in some patients with atopic dermatitis.
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