Two Cases in Which Tofacitinib Effectively Treated Both Ulcerative Colitis and Alopecia Areata
June 2020
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Clinical Journal of Gastroenterology
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research Benefit and Risk Profile of Tofacitinib for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Tofacitinib is somewhat effective for alopecia areata, but more research is needed on its safety and long-term effects.
research An Open-Label Pilot Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Tofacitinib in Moderate to Severe Patch-Type Alopecia Areata, Totalis, and Universalis
Tofacitinib may help treat severe hair loss, but more research is needed.
research Alopecia Universalis Associated with Ulcerative Colitis and the Role of Azathioprine
A man with complete hair loss and ulcerative colitis regrew hair after treatment with azathioprine.
research Tofacitinib 2% Ointment, a Topical Janus Kinase Inhibitor, for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata: A Pilot Study of 10 Patients
Tofacitinib 2% ointment helped hair regrow in 3 out of 10 patients with alopecia areata, but caused side effects like scalp irritation and raised cholesterol in some.
research Oral Tofacitinib Monotherapy in Korean Patients with Refractory Moderate-to-Severe Alopecia Areata: A Case Series
Tofacitinib is effective and safe for treating severe hair loss in Korean patients.
research Treatment of Alopecia Areata With Tofacitinib
Tofacitinib helped regrow hair in people with severe alopecia, but side effects occurred and benefits stopped after treatment ended.
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 Frequency and Associated Factors of Hair Loss Among Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Hair loss is common in IBD patients, and some medications may lower the risk.
research Alopecia Universalis Successfully Treated With Adalimumab
A woman with severe hair loss was successfully treated with the drug adalimumab.
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 Ulcerative Colitis and Total Alopecia in a Mother and Her Son
A mother and son both had ulcerative colitis and alopecia, suggesting a genetic link in autoimmune disorders and successful treatment with cyclosporine.
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research Resistant Alopecia Areata Treated with Tofacitinib
Tofacitinib can be effective in treating hair loss caused by alopecia areata.
research Successful Treatment of Severe Alopecia Areata With Oral or Topical Tofacitinib
Oral and topical tofacitinib can help regrow hair in people with severe alopecia areata.