October 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This study evaluates the efficacy and safety of a higher dose (100-mg) of ritlecitinib for treating severe alopecia areata, comparing it to external and synthetic placebo control groups.
January 2025 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study found that patients with severe alopecia areata are willing to accept increased risks of serious infection, cancer, and blood clots when opting for a higher dose of ritlecitinib, valuing the potential for greater hair regrowth efficacy compared to a lower dose.
January 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This review discusses the role of the JAK/STAT pathway in managing alopecia areata and emphasizes the need for further research to determine the ideal JAK inhibitor, as it reports no new clinical results.
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September 2009 in “Clinical genetics” This study identified four novel and one recurrent mutation in the AIRE gene among Arab families with APS1, suggesting these contribute to the disorder.
March 2026 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” In this study, ritlecitinib 50 mg produced clinically meaningful improvements in scalp hair regrowth over three years for patients aged 12 and older with severe alopecia areata, with 65.1% showing substantial hair regrowth and 31.2% achieving complete regrowth, while also maintaining a consistent safety profile.
July 2023 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” This study found that some patients with alopecia areata who did not respond to ritlecitinib treatment by Week 24 achieved a positive response with continued therapy by Week 48, with tolerable side effects.
July 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” In this case report, a 28-year-old male with severe atopic dermatitis, prurigo nodularis-like lesions, and alopecia areata showed rapid improvements in skin and hair following treatment with the JAK1 inhibitor, ivarmacitinib, suggesting its potential benefit for complex AD phenotypes with immune-mediated hair loss.
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” This case report describes a patient who experienced proton-induced alopecia after proton therapy for a frontal meningioma, which was effectively treated with topical minoxidil, resulting in full hair regrowth after 4 months.
June 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study observed that the expression of hsa-miR-193a-5p was significantly higher in alopecia areata patients compared to healthy controls, suggesting its role in influencing disease progression through impact on specific signaling pathways and highlighting its potential as a therapeutic target.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” AI-09 is safe, effective, and reduces wrinkles for up to 6 months.
February 2025 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” According to this study, Ireland’s current eligibility criteria for financial assistance on hair replacement products exclude many individuals with alopecia, such as children with non-chemotherapy-induced alopecia, and expanding support could align the country with more inclusive international policies.
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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.
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January 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” This study found that spanlastic gel loaded with thymoquinone and ascorbic acid improved skin deposition and tyrosinase inhibition, suggesting potential as a treatment for hyperpigmentation.
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July 2023 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This study found that among adolescents with alopecia areata and significant hair loss, treatment with ritlecitinib resulted in greater hair regrowth and self-reported improvement compared to placebo over 48 weeks, with common side effects including headache, acne, and nasopharyngitis.
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May 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, daily treatment with ritlecitinib for up to 24 months led to significant reductions in high-severity alopecia areata SALT scores among patients aged ≥12 years, including those with severe forms such as alopecia totalis and universalis.
January 2026 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” In this case report, complete hair regrowth was observed in a patient with autoimmune-related alopecia areata after treatment with a Janus kinase inhibitor, suggesting its potential effectiveness for both genetic and sporadic forms of the condition.
September 2024 in “Drugs & Therapy Perspectives” In this study, ritlecitinib, an oral medication approved for adolescents and adults, significantly reduced scalp hair loss and promoted eyebrow and eyelash regrowth in severe alopecia areata patients, with benefits sustained over 48 weeks and generally well-tolerated minor side effects.
April 2026 in “Journal of Aesthetic Medicine” This study found that the MIRA technique, using ultrasound-guided needle adjustments, improved cellulite treatment outcomes compared to standard methods in women with stage 3 cellulite, evidenced by greater reductions in adipose thickness and other skin irregularities, along with higher patient satisfaction.
October 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” 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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November 2025 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This study reports that long-term treatment with ritlecitinib is generally well tolerated for up to approximately five years in patients aged 12 and older with alopecia areata, with the safety profile aligning with previous data from the ALLEGRO clinical trials.
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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.
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January 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Ritlecitinib is effective and safe for treating alopecia areata, promoting significant hair regrowth.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review highlights icariin’s potential to regulate macrophages in varying conditions, discussing its effects on macrophage polarization, metabolism, and disease mechanisms, and noting the development of delivery systems to enhance its therapeutic impact.
This meta-analysis reports that ritlecitinib significantly improved hair growth in alopecia areata patients compared to placebo, although its potential requires further clinical exploration.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” 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.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study surveyed Irish dermatologists and found that while JAK inhibitors show promising efficacy for alopecia areata, there is significant variation in practice due to the lack of specific guidelines and long-term safety data for these treatments.
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December 2003 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” This study reports that Iressa, an anti-cancer agent, commonly causes acneiform eruptions and xerosis as cutaneous side effects, similar to other agents targeting epidermal growth factor receptors.
July 2023 in “Medicina Estética Revista Científica de la Sociedad Española de Medicina Estética (SEME)” This study observed that infrared light therapy, alone or combined with hyaluronic acid and calcium hydroxylapatite, effectively improved skin laxity with high patient satisfaction and minimal adverse effects among women aged 37 to 68.
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November 2004 in “Hospital pharmacy” This article reviews adverse drug reactions, emphasizes methods of prevention, and encourages reporting to the FDA's medWatch program, but presents no new study findings.