Systematic Review and Indirect Treatment Comparisons of Ritlecitinib Against Baricitinib in Alopecia Areata

    October 2024 in “ Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology ”
    David Aceituno, Chistopher Fawsitt, Gerard Power … Howard Thom
    Studysummary This study reported that ritlecitinib 50 mg and baricitinib 4 mg showed similar efficacy in treating severe alopecia areata, with no significant difference in hair regrowth outcomes at Week 24, but there remains considerable uncertainty and a need for further research.
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