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June 2019 in “JAAD Case Reports” This article reviews the use of tofacitinib for rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis and alopecia areata, noting potential serious side effects, but reports no cases of palmoplantar pustulosis from the therapy.
March 2023 in “Authorea (Authorea)” This case report describes a 5-year-old Sudanese boy with systemic-onset juvenile idiopathic arthritis who also exhibited unique cutaneous manifestations and peripheral eosinophilia alongside tinea capitis.
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February 2022 in “Frontiers in Pediatrics” This study found that tofacitinib may be effective in treating various pediatric rheumatic diseases, particularly juvenile idiopathic arthritis, although some patients did not respond, and side effects were observed.
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May 2021 in “Annals of the rheumatic diseases” This study found that tofacitinib may be effective for treating pediatric rheumatic diseases, with especially promising results in patients with autoinflammatory diseases, arthritis and alopecia, and juvenile dermatomyositis.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study provides an updated systematic review and meta-analysis showing that alopecia areata is associated with significantly higher odds of several autoimmune and metabolic comorbidities compared to healthy controls.