Various Applications of Tofacitinib and Ruxolitinib in Dermatology and Rheumatology: A Review of Current Evidence and Future Perspective

October 2022 in “ Dermatology practical & conceptual ”

Sara Sadeghi, Azadeh Goodarzi

tofacitinib ruxolitinib Janus kinase inhibitors JAKi alopecia areata psoriasis vulgaris psoriatic arthritis atopic dermatitis vitiligo hidradenitis suppurativa lichen planus pyoderma gangrenosum Xeljanz Opzelura

TLDR Tofacitinib and ruxolitinib are effective and safe for treating various autoimmune skin and joint disorders.

The review article discusses the efficacy and safety of Janus kinase inhibitors (JAKi), specifically tofacitinib and ruxolitinib, in treating various autoimmune disorders, including alopecia areata (AA), psoriasis vulgaris (PV), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), atopic dermatitis (AD), vitiligo, hidradenitis suppurative (HS), lichen planus (LP), and pyoderma gangrenosum (PG). The review was based on a comprehensive search of PubMed and Google Scholar for meta-analyses, systematic reviews, clinical trials, and case studies, excluding duplicated data and animal or in vitro studies. The results from the articles reviewed indicated that both tofacitinib and ruxolitinib have beneficial effects in treating the mentioned autoimmune disorders and have acceptable safety profiles. Physicians are advised to consider the risks and benefits of these treatments for each specific condition.

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