Oral Tofacitinib for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata in Pediatric Patients
November 2021
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Pediatric Dermatology
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TLDR Tofacitinib taken by mouth helps treat hair loss in children.
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research Treatment of Alopecia Areata in Pre-Adolescent Children with Oral Tofacitinib: A Retrospective Study
Oral tofacitinib may effectively treat hair loss in children with alopecia areata.
research Janus Kinase Inhibition in Down Syndrome: Two Cases of Therapeutic Benefit for Alopecia Areata
JAK inhibitors helped treat hair loss in two people with Down syndrome.
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 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.
research The Role of Lymphocytes in the Development and Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Lymphocytes, especially CD8+ T cells, play a key role in causing alopecia areata, and targeting them may lead to new treatments.
research Alopecia Areata Is Driven by Cytotoxic T Lymphocytes and Is Reversed by JAK Inhibition
Alopecia areata can be reversed by JAK inhibitors, promoting hair regrowth.
research Current Treatment of Alopecia Areata
There are no FDA-approved treatments for Alopecia Areata, and current options have varying success and relapse rates.
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