Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Drugs for Alopecia: A Comprehensive Review

    Jair Alejandro Valdez-Zertuche, Hassiel Aurelio Ramírez-Marín, Antonellá Tosti
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    TLDR Future alopecia treatments will improve with targeted therapies and personalized approaches.
    This comprehensive review examines the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of various pharmacological treatments for different types of alopecia, including androgenetic alopecia (AGA), alopecia areata (AA), and scarring alopecias. For non-scarring alopecia, treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, JAK inhibitors, and antiandrogens are discussed, with JAK inhibitors like baricitinib showing promise for AA despite immune suppression risks. Scarring alopecias are managed with systemic agents like hydroxychloroquine and corticosteroids, along with topical and laser therapies. The review emphasizes the importance of personalized treatment strategies tailored to individual patient needs and highlights emerging therapies, including JAK inhibitors and innovations in regenerative medicine, which are expected to improve outcomes for alopecia patients.
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