58 citations
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September 2019 in “EMBO Molecular Medicine” This study found that the CDK4/6 inhibitor palbociclib may protect human hair follicles from the damaging effects of taxane chemotherapy by inducing G1 arrest in stem/progenitor cells.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” In this case report, the researchers observed scalp alopecia due to metastasis of breast cancer in a woman in her sixties, highlighting that scalp metastases can result in patchy hair loss and, although often accompanied by poor prognosis, can sometimes show comparatively better outcomes.
7 citations
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October 2019 in “Annals of palliative medicine” This review examines the incidence and management of dermatologic adverse effects from FDA-approved oral targeted cancer therapies, highlighting frequent occurrences like rashes and rarer severe conditions such as Stevens-Johnson Syndrome.
5 citations
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August 2024 in “Clinical & Translational Oncology” This review provides a comprehensive overview of multidisciplinary dermo-aesthetic interventions for breast cancer patients, aiming to establish safe protocols involving various specialists to improve quality of life, although consultation with an oncologist before treatment is advised.
4 citations
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October 2018 in “Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology” This review discusses the use of CDK4/6 inhibitors with endocrine therapy in treating women with HR+ HER2- advanced breast cancer, but it reports no new clinical findings.
This study introduces Kalya Research, an AI-driven tool designed to identify and categorize literature on complementary and alternative medicines, showing its effectiveness compared to Medline in finding relevant alopecia research within the context of breast cancer patients.
November 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” In this phase 3 trial, baricitinib showed effectiveness and safety in both adolescents and adults with severe alopecia areata, with adolescents achieving higher response rates despite more severe baseline conditions, suggesting the advantages of early treatment.
1 citations
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August 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study evaluates the effectiveness and safety of 2-mg and 4-mg doses of baricitinib in patients with alopecia areata who have lost at least 50% of their scalp hair, comparing outcomes between those with early and late onset of the disease.
1 citations
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September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This abstract introduces baricitinib as an approved treatment for adults with severe alopecia areata in the US, Europe, and Japan, but does not report any specific study results or findings.
138 citations
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March 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that treatment with ritlecitinib or brepocitinib was effective in improving scalp hair loss for patients with alopecia areata over 24 weeks compared to placebo.
1 citations
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July 2022 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Baricitinib was effective in treating hair loss in adults with alopecia areata according to patient feedback.
October 2023 in “The Open Dermatology Journal” Baricitinib is effective for severe alopecia areata with manageable side effects, mainly upper respiratory infections.
November 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” This study found that approximately 85% of adults with severe alopecia areata who responded to baricitinib at 52 weeks maintained their improvement over a span of four years.
January 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” In this analysis of the BRAVE-AA trials, a significant number of patients with severe alopecia areata treated with baricitinib reached complete or nearly complete scalp coverage (SALT score ≤10 or ≤5) over 52 weeks, particularly among those with less severe baseline characteristics.
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.
20 citations
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December 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that the oral JAK inhibitors ritlecitinib and brepocitinib were effective in maintaining hair regrowth in alopecia areata with continuous use, though efficacy decreased after withdrawal.
February 2025 in “Canadian Journal of Health Technologies” This review assessed the clinical and cost-effectiveness of baricitinib, an oral treatment for severe alopecia areata in adults, to inform Canadian reimbursement recommendations, excluding Quebec.
1 citations
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August 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, baricitinib treatment led to significant regrowth of scalp, eyebrow, and eyelash hair in alopecia areata patients compared to placebo, with higher effectiveness seen at the 4-mg dose.
34 citations
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March 2012 in “Circulation” This article discusses bridging anticoagulation for patients interrupting warfarin for surgery and highlights the need for the BRIDGE randomized trial to address current uncertainties about its effectiveness and safety.
36 citations
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December 2021 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” This study observed that both ritlecitinib and brepocitinib improved scalp biomarkers in patients with alopecia areata, with associations to hair regrowth seen in this phase 2a trial.
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.
September 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that baricitinib was effective in regrowing eyebrow and eyelash hair in patients with severe alopecia areata, with similar improvements observed in both clinician-reported and patient-reported measures.
May 2011 in “Psychiatric News” This article provides regulatory updates, legal briefs, and industry news, reporting no new clinical findings.
December 2025 in “npj Breast Cancer” In the phase 3 CAPItello-291 trial, capivasertib combined with fulvestrant significantly increased progression-free survival in patients with advanced breast cancer with specific genetic alterations, but the authors highlight that managing side effects like diarrhea, rash, and hyperglycemia is crucial for optimizing treatment adherence and outcomes.
Baricitinib helps keep hair, eyebrows, and eyelashes regrown for 3 years in most people with severe hair loss.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that baricitinib, when administered consistently over three years, maintained its efficacy in patients with severe alopecia areata who responded by Week 52 with notable hair regrowth, indicated by a SALT score of ≤20.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “Cutis” This article highlights disparities in the prevalence of alopecia areata among people with skin of color and suggests this information could help dermatologic providers address challenges in treating this population.
Baricitinib helps regrow hair in teens with severe alopecia areata.
20 citations
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February 2023 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” In this study, 40.9% of patients taking 4 mg baricitinib and 21.2% taking 2 mg achieved significant hair regrowth over 52 weeks, indicating potential long-term benefits for adults with severe alopecia areata without introducing new safety concerns.
17 citations
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October 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, brepocitinib was found to significantly reduce inflammatory biomarker CCL5 expression and improve clinical severity by week 24, while maintaining a favorable safety profile.