From Joint Pains to Hair Gains: Baricitinib’s Double Duty for Rheumatoid Arthritis and Alopecia Areata

    October 2024 in “ BMJ Case Reports ”
    Emer Gates, Anita Takwale, Muhammad Safwan Jamal
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    Baricitinib →

    JAK inhibitor that reduces inflammation and immune attacks on hair follicles, leading to potential hair regrowth, especially in alopecia areata cases

    Alopecia Areata →

    autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss

    Studysummary This case report describes a patient with both rheumatoid arthritis and alopecia areata who showed improvement in both conditions after treatment with baricitinib monotherapy, highlighting the importance of personalized treatment approaches in managing co-occurring autoimmune diseases.
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