5 citations
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October 2022 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study reports that two phase III trials demonstrated the effectiveness of the oral Janus kinase inhibitor baricitinib at 2 mg or 4 mg daily for treating severe alopecia areata in adults, marking a potential advance in managing this condition.
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August 2024 in “Cureus” In this case report, a 55-year-old woman developed alopecia areata approximately one year into her treatment with upadacitinib for atopic dermatitis, raising questions about a potential drug-induced link that has not been reported before.
January 2025 in “Skin Health and Disease” In this report, oral baricitinib improved both alopecia areata and immune thrombocytopenia in a 56-year-old patient, suggesting a potential dual benefit for these conditions, although regular platelet monitoring and hematology consultation are recommended.
2 citations
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April 2023 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This systematic review evaluated the safety of JAK-inhibitors for alopecia areata, finding that most adverse events were mild and systemic formulations were well-tolerated; however, increased rates of certain infections and laboratory abnormalities were noted, with isolated severe cases but no fatal outcomes.
January 2026 in “Dermatologic Therapy” In this prospective study, ritlecitinib effectively reduced hair loss in patients with severe alopecia areata, with 43.3% of participants achieving a 20 or lower SALT score by week 24, and showed a good midterm safety profile.
4 citations
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September 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study examined phase 3 clinical trial data and found that baricitinib improves hair regrowth in adults with alopecia areata and significant scalp hair loss, with the response varying based on the severity of hair loss at the start of treatment.
September 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This announcement discusses the recent FDA approval of baricitinib for treating severe alopecia areata in adults and reports no new clinical results.
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December 2019 in “European Journal of Dermatology” This study identified new and recurrent missense mutations in the PHGDH and PSAT1 genes, implicating them in the pathogenesis of Neu-Laxova syndrome in Chinese patients.
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January 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” June 2026 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study evaluated the real-world use of ritlecitinib for severe alopecia areata in the UK, reporting that 37% of patients achieved significant hair regrowth by week 36, with no serious adverse effects noted, although response varied with disease duration.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, patients with severe alopecia areata treated with baricitinib over 152 weeks experienced sustained patient-reported improvements in scalp, eyebrow, and eyelash hair regrowth, with higher responders observed in the 4mg dose group compared to the 2mg group.
In this study, data from multiple sources found that Baricitinib significantly promoted hair regrowth and improved patient-reported outcomes in those with severe alopecia, with minimal side effects, over a 36-week period.
June 2025 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Low-dose Ritlecitinib may help children with stubborn Alopecia Areata.
In these randomized, placebo-controlled trials, patients with alopecia areata who received baricitinib showed significantly higher eyebrow and eyelash hair regrowth rates compared to placebo, with greater responses observed at the 4 mg dose and in those achieving overall scalp hair improvement by Week 52.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ATR12-351 ointment safely delivers LEKTI protein to the skin, reducing enzyme activity in Netherton syndrome.
March 2025 in “NATIONS UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTI-DISCIPLINARY STUDIES” This case report highlights that Baricitinib led to significant hair regrowth and resolution of atopic dermatitis symptoms in a 22-year-old female with coexisting autoimmune conditions.
Ivarmacitinib effectively regrows hair in severe alopecia areata.
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March 2023 in “Medicine” This study found that albumin-bound paclitaxel combined with nedaplatin shows promise as neoadjuvant therapy for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, achieving a high complete response rate with manageable side effects.
March 2026 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Medicaid coverage for alopecia areata treatments is inconsistent and often limited.
7 citations
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January 2022 in “SAGE open medical case reports” This case report describes successful treatment of alopecia areata and atopic dermatitis in a pediatric patient using the Janus kinase 1 inhibitor upadacitinib, with significant hair growth improvements noted after six weeks.
August 2021 in “Revista Colombiana de Reumatología/Revista Colombiana de Reumatologia” This case study reported that a 24-year-old patient with severe, treatment-resistant alopecia areata experienced excellent clinical improvement after one month of treatment with tofacitinib, a JAK inhibitor.
65 citations
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September 2023 in “Cell Reports Medicine” This review examined the common side effects of FGFR inhibitors like erdafitinib, pemigatinib, and futibatinib, and detailed strategies for managing them, highlighting that proactive monitoring and appropriate interventions can effectively mitigate these toxicities.
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February 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
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March 2022 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” In two phase 3 trials, this study found that oral baricitinib significantly improved hair regrowth compared to placebo in adults with severe alopecia areata after 36 weeks, though longer trials are needed to ascertain its long-term efficacy and safety.
October 2024 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” This study described a case where both alopecia universalis and Crohn's ileitis in a 23-year-old man showed remarkable improvement with the JAK1 inhibitor upadacitinib, highlighting its potential as a treatment for patients with concurrent conditions.
January 2024 in “Pharmaceutical journal/The pharmaceutical journal” In this report, NICE has approved ritlecitinib, an oral kinase inhibitor, as the first recommended treatment for severe alopecia areata in individuals aged 12 and older.
In this study, baricitinib treatment for severe alopecia areata was associated with complete hair regrowth after 12 months in two patients, suggesting it may be an effective alternative to traditional therapies, although safety and clinical implications need careful consideration.
7 citations
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March 2023 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” This study found that a single ablative fractional laser treatment significantly reduced hedgehog pathway gene expression in microscopic murine basal cell carcinomas, nearly matching the effects of repeated topical vismodegib applications.
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April 2013 in “Clinical Cancer Research” The study found that IPI-926 was well tolerated up to 160 mg once daily for 28-day cycles and showed activity as a single-agent treatment in Hedgehog pathway inhibitor-naïve patients with basal cell carcinoma.
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April 2010 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Erlotinib can cause hair loss and scalp issues, which improve after stopping the drug.