Systematic Review: Alopecia Areata and Tofacitinib in Pediatric Patients
April 2022
in “
Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology
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TLDR Tofacitinib may help treat hair loss in children with alopecia areata.
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The trial showed that a new under-the-tongue treatment for severe hair loss was somewhat effective in a small group of people.
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Oral tofacitinib may effectively treat hair loss in children with alopecia areata.
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Oral tofacitinib has a moderate success rate and is generally safe for treating hair loss in some patients.
research Benefit and Risk Profile of Tofacitinib for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Tofacitinib is somewhat effective for alopecia areata, but more research is needed on its safety and long-term effects.
research The Role of Janus Kinase Inhibitors in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review
Janus kinase inhibitors show promise for treating alopecia areata but need more research for confirmation.
research JAK Inhibitors for Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
JAK inhibitors are effective for treating alopecia areata, with most patients seeing hair growth after treatment.
research Tofacitinib Therapy for Children with Severe Alopecia Areata
Tofacitinib may help treat severe childhood alopecia areata, but risks require careful consideration.
research Tofacitinib for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata in Preadolescent Children
Tofacitinib helped some young children with severe hair loss grow their hair back without bad side effects.
research Balance of Tofacitinib Efficacy and Disease Flare in the Treatment of Alopecia Universalis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Tofacitinib can temporarily improve hair growth in alopecia universalis, but its effectiveness may decrease over time.
research Topical 2% Tofacitinib for Children with Alopecia Areata, Alopecia Totalis, and Alopecia Universalis
Applying 2% tofacitinib cream helped some children with severe hair loss grow back hair.
research Tofacitinib for the Treatment of Severe Alopecia Areata in Adults and Adolescents
Tofacitinib shows promise for treating severe hair loss in adults and teens, with many experiencing regrowth, but hair loss returns when treatment stops.
research Topical Janus Kinase Inhibitors for the Treatment of Pediatric Alopecia Areata
Topical JAK inhibitors may help children with alopecia areata regrow hair.
research Experience with Oral Tofacitinib in 8 Adolescent Patients with Alopecia Universalis
Tofacitinib caused significant hair regrowth in adolescents with alopecia universalis who didn't respond to other treatments.
research Tofacitinib for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata and Variants in Adolescents
Tofacitinib helped regrow hair in most adolescents with alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
research Safety and Efficacy of the JAK Inhibitor Tofacitinib Citrate in Patients with Alopecia Areata
Tofacitinib is safe and effective for severe alopecia areata, but hair loss may return 2 months after stopping treatment.
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Both vitiligo and alopecia areata involve an immune response triggered by stress and specific genes, with treatments targeting this pathway showing potential.
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Alopecia areata significantly lowers the quality of life, especially in emotional and mental health aspects.
research Alopecia Areata: Evidence-Based Treatments
Alopecia areata can cause unpredictable hair loss, and treatments like corticosteroids and minoxidil may help but have varying side effects.
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