42 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of clinical pharmacology” This review discusses baricitinib's applications for various inflammatory disorders and highlights its promising efficacy alongside potential adverse effects, advocating for further research before it becomes a standard treatment.
40 citations
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August 2022 in “Frontiers in immunology” This review discusses the potential of JAK inhibitors as a promising treatment strategy for alopecia areata, highlighting their mechanism and recent FDA approval based on clinical trial efficacy.
37 citations
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August 2022 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” This study found that oral JAK inhibitors are effective and generally well-tolerated for treating alopecia areata, but high recurrence rates after stopping treatment suggest the need for continuous use.
36 citations
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January 2021 in “Scientific Reports” This study identified key genes and signaling pathways involved in the growth phases of Pashmina goat hair follicles, highlighting the role of several gene families and transcription factors in fiber quality and growth regulation.
32 citations
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April 2019 in “JAAD case reports” This study discusses the immune dysregulation observed in individuals with Down syndrome, highlighting their increased risk for autoimmune skin conditions, but does not yet clarify the molecular mechanisms behind this profile.
28 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This review summarizes findings on the long-term use of tofacitinib for severe alopecia areata, reporting its potential as a promising treatment option.
26 citations
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June 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This review explores regenerative medicine approaches for vitiligo and alopecia areata, focusing on pathways for repopulating melanocytes and regrowing hair follicles, and summarizes potential treatments without reporting new clinical results.
26 citations
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October 2016 in “Biomolecules & Therapeutics” This study found that 3-Deoxysappanchalcone may stimulate hair growth in mice by promoting proliferation of hair follicle dermal papilla cells through WNT/β-catenin and STAT signaling modulation.
24 citations
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June 2016 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” In this case report, tofacitinib was associated with new hair growth on psoriasis lesions after three months of treatment.
23 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review compiles existing data on frontal fibrosing alopecia and highlights the promise of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors as a treatment option, while noting the need for clarity on its cause and progression.
22 citations
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June 2012 in “PLOS ONE” In this study, researchers found that impaired cholesterol biosynthesis in hair follicles may trigger an inflammatory immune response linked to primary cicatricial alopecia, providing new insights into the disorder's pathogenesis.
20 citations
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July 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study observed that dupilumab led to significant hair regrowth and was well-tolerated in children with both alopecia areata and atopic dermatitis, showing promise as a safe treatment option for pediatric patients with associated atopy.
20 citations
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January 2018 in “Expert opinion on emerging drugs” This review discusses the potential of Janus Kinase inhibitors for treating alopecia areata and other forms of alopecia, highlighting the need for further research on their long-term safety and optimal formulation.
15 citations
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January 2024 in “The AAPS Journal” This study demonstrates that bioequivalence for proposed 50-mg ritlecitinib capsules versus clinical 100-mg capsules can be supported using a PBPK model-based biowaiver, achieving over 90% probability of success.
14 citations
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July 2021 in “Biomolecules” This study found that Centipeda minima extract promotes hair growth by activating Wnt/β-catenin, ERK, and JNK signaling pathways in human hair follicle dermal papilla cells.
14 citations
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January 2020 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” This study found that elevated serum levels of IL-15 in active alopecia areata patients are correlated with disease severity, suggesting it plays a role in disease pathogenesis.
12 citations
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February 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that extracellular vesicles derived from mesenchymal stem cells and umbilical cord blood plasma enhanced wound healing and reduced scar formation in mice, suggesting their potential as therapeutic agents for skin repair.
12 citations
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June 2023 in “JAMA network open” In this study of seven randomized clinical trials, JAK inhibitors were associated with improved hair regrowth outcomes in alopecia areata patients compared to placebo, with oral administration being more effective than external application, though longer trials are needed to confirm safety and effectiveness.
11 citations
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December 2018 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This article is a Letter to the Editor discussing rebound effects associated with JAK inhibitor use in treating alopecia areata and reports no new clinical results.
11 citations
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October 2018 in “Pediatric dermatology” In this case report, the authors describe a child with treatment-resistant alopecia areata who successfully responded to leflunomide and anthralin, proposing this combination as a potentially cost-effective alternative for managing recalcitrant cases by possibly inhibiting the JAK/STAT pathway.
10 citations
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January 2023 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” In this study, deuruxolitinib and baricitinib showed promising efficacy in treating alopecia areata, but effectiveness varied with dosage and further trials are needed to confirm these results.
10 citations
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May 2019 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” This review discusses epigenetic mechanisms in tissue repair across species and summarizes recent CRISPR-based technologies as promising tools for studying and enhancing tissue regeneration, but reports no new experimental results.
10 citations
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August 2014 in “PLoS ONE” This study suggests that mammalian hair follicles may serve as a viable and non-invasive system for diagnosing traumatic brain injury, reflecting similar molecular responses observed in other tissues.
9 citations
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January 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” This case report describes a 14-year-old girl with alopecia universalis and mild atopic dermatitis who achieved complete hair regrowth and eczema resolution after three months of treatment with the JAK1 inhibitor upadacitinib.
9 citations
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May 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this study, sublingual tofacitinib achieved a longer estimated half-life than oral administration in treatment-resistant alopecia areata patients, potentially supporting daily dosing; overall treatment response was modest.
9 citations
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October 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study observed that oral tofacitinib was reasonably well-tolerated but had limited efficacy in treating alopecia areata, with a clinical response seen in 41.4% of patients over six months.
9 citations
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December 2017 in “The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” This review discusses the evolution of alopecia areata treatments towards more targeted therapies and reports no new clinical results, emphasizing cooperation between clinicians and scientists in understanding the disease's pathophysiology.
8 citations
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September 2024 in “BMC Genomics” In this study, researchers found that the novel gene circCFAP20DC enhances the proliferation of goat follicular granulosa cells by activating the RB pathway, facilitating their progression from the G1 to S phase during follicular development.
7 citations
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April 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” This source reports that a network meta-analysis found oral baricitinib and ruxolitinib to be effective and safe for treating alopecia areata, significantly improving response rates over placebos and showing fewer adverse effects than steroid treatments, though precise dosing needs further study.
7 citations
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February 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review discusses various pathologies involving sebaceous glands, primarily and secondarily, but reports no new clinical findings.