Efficacy and Tolerability of Brevilin-A, a Natural JAK Inhibitor, in Pediatric Alopecia Areata: A Case Series

October 2024 in “ Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology ”

Enrico Matteini, Laura Diluvio, Sara Lambiase, Arnaldo Cioni, Ruslana Gaeta Shumak, Gaetana Costanza, Caterina Lanna, Giacomo Caldarola, Luca Bianchi, Elena Campione

Brevilin-A JAK inhibitor alopecia areata Centipeda minima JAKs tyrosine kinase STAT3 STAT1 JAK inhibitors

TLDR Brevilin-A is a safe and effective treatment for mild to moderate alopecia areata in children.

This case series explores the use of Brevilin-A, a natural JAK inhibitor, as a treatment for pediatric alopecia areata. Brevilin-A, derived from Centipeda minima, works by inhibiting the JAKs tyrosine kinase domain JH1 and blocking STAT3 and STAT1 signaling. The study reports successful outcomes in pediatric patients, indicating that Brevilin-A is a safe and effective treatment option for mild to moderate alopecia areata in children and adolescents, including cases that are resistant to other treatments.

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