Comparative Evaluation of Oral Baricitinib and Tofacitinib in Alopecia Areata: A Retrospective Cohort Study Based on SALT Scores

    November 2025 in “ Turkish Journal of Dermatology ”
    Merve Küçükşahin, Erhan Ayhan
    Studysummary In this study, retrospective analysis of patients with severe alopecia areata showed that oral JAK inhibitors, tofacitinib and baricitinib, reduced hair loss significantly, with comparable effectiveness; longer tofacitinib use was linked to greater improvement, while baricitinib achieved substantial outcomes quickly.
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