8 citations
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April 1990 in “PubMed” This study suggests that high concentrations of minoxidil may prolong the proliferative capacity of keratinocytes, which may partially explain its positive effect on hair growth.
7 citations
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September 2024 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of ritlecitinib in patients aged 12 or older with alopecia totalis or universalis, finding higher hair regrowth response rates compared to placebo at 24 weeks, with continued improvement and acceptable safety through 48 weeks.
7 citations
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November 2023 in “JAAD Case Reports” This study highlights the recent FDA approval of baricitinib as the first on-label treatment for severe alopecia areata, whereas previous treatments were off-label therapies like systemic steroids and immunosuppressants.
7 citations
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August 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This source reports that the approval of baricitinib and ritlecitinib, which are JAK inhibitors, has marked a significant advancement in treating severe alopecia areata (AA), and suggests that additional treatments with new mechanisms may further improve patient outcomes in the future.
7 citations
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September 2019 in “Journal of Cellular Physiology” In this study, Akt2 and the oncogenic protein Tcl1 were found to be essential for early blastomere proliferation and embryo development in preimplantation mouse embryos.
6 citations
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February 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This article addresses the pathogenesis of alopecia areata and discusses the emerging role of oral and topical JAK inhibitors in its treatment, but reports no new clinical findings.
6 citations
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March 2016 in “Scandinavian journal of immunology” This review discusses various potential treatments for alopecia areata, highlighting the promise of Janus kinase inhibitors but reports no new clinical results.
6 citations
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November 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” A new gene mutation may allow some piebaldism patients to regain skin color in white patches.
5 citations
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April 2023 in “BMC Microbiology” This study found that using a shampoo containing heat-killed probiotics, GMNL-653, led to decreased dandruff and sebum production and increased hair growth in human participants, with observed microbiota shifts including changes in M. globosa and M. restricta abundance.
5 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that oral JAK3 and TYK2/JAK1 inhibitors improved clinical outcomes in alopecia areata patients by reducing immune responses and enhancing hair keratin expression, with stronger effects in those with shorter disease duration.
5 citations
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February 2019 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that in a mouse model of Leigh syndrome, rapamycin alters brain proteome and may extend survival by targeting protein kinase C.
5 citations
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March 2009 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This study found that DNA flow cytometry effectively evaluates physiological and hormonal influences on cell cycle kinetics of human anagen hair bulbs, with increased S phase cells observed in male pattern baldness, hirsutism, and hyperthyroidism.
4 citations
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March 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” SPRY1 deficiency in skin cells causes stem cells to move to the skin surface, leading to increased pigmentation.
4 citations
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January 2023 in “Skin health and disease” This study shows that in a mouse model of Alopecia Areata, selective JAK1 inhibition facilitated hair regrowth and inflammation resolution while potentially offering a better safety profile compared to pan-JAK inhibition.
4 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medical Research” This review provides an in-depth analysis of the structure and function of c-kit activation, and its role in both normal physiological and pathological conditions, with no new research findings reported.
4 citations
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October 2025 in “Science Advances” In this study, researchers found that tubular VCAM1 expression in transgenic mice and human kidney transplant biopsies precedes nephron loss and fibrosis, indicating its potential as an early biomarker for tubular fate and adverse kidney outcomes.
4 citations
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May 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review examines the mechanisms of Janus kinase inhibitors in treating alopecia areata and evaluates their efficacy and safety, but reports no new clinical results.
4 citations
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January 2025 in “JAAD reviews.” This review discusses how JAK inhibitors, like tofacitinib and baricitinib, show promise in improving conditions like lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia by reducing severity scores and enhancing hair regrowth, though further research on safety and personalized approaches is needed.
4 citations
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May 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This study found that heat-killed Enterococcus faecalis EF-2001 promoted hair regrowth in mice, likely by increasing the expression of growth factors and marker genes.
4 citations
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April 2020 in “JAAD case reports” This article discusses the autoimmune causes of alopecia areata and reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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June 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” In this review, researchers found that TNF-α, IL-17, and JAK inhibitors show the most promise for stabilizing and resolving scarring alopecias, with IL-23 and Interferon Alpha Receptor 1 inhibitors also providing some benefits in managing these hair loss conditions.
3 citations
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July 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Dermatologists are hesitant to prescribe Janus kinase inhibitors for alopecia areata due to safety concerns and lack of knowledge.
3 citations
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May 2023 in “Clinical drug investigation” This study reviewed the safety of JAK inhibitors for alopecia areata, finding that common side effects included headache and acne, with varying risks for respiratory infections and no increased risk of serious adverse events.
3 citations
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January 2005 in “Photochemistry and Photobiology” This study found that overexpression of PKCɛ in mouse epidermis increased sensitivity to metastatic squamous cell carcinoma, suggesting that a PKCɛ-mediated microenvironment may promote cancer development through specific cytokines like TNFα.
2 citations
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November 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this randomized, placebo-controlled trial, adults with severe chronic alopecia areata who received deuruxolitinib showed significant hair regrowth compared to placebo over 24 weeks, and the treatment was generally well-tolerated, though long-term effects remain unexamined.
2 citations
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October 2025 in “Cells” This review discusses the multifunctional role of PKM2 in promoting cardiac repair and regeneration, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic target in cardiovascular medicine, but reports no new experimental results.
2 citations
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July 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” In this study, JAK inhibitors like baricitinib and ruxolitinib were found to be more effective and caused fewer discontinuations due to adverse events in adults with alopecia areata compared to therapies like dupilumab and apremilast, highlighting the need for more high-quality comparative trials.
2 citations
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June 2023 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” This narrative review reports that Janus kinase inhibitors show promise as an effective treatment for alopecia areata, especially in patients who do not respond to conventional therapies, although further research on long-term use and topical application is needed.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Prague Medical Report” This review examined the role, efficacy, and safety of Janus kinase inhibitors in treating alopecia areata, noting that baricitinib has received approval as the first on-label treatment due to positive outcomes in multiple trials.
2 citations
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December 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” This study found that activating both PKM2 and Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathways significantly enhanced hair regrowth and hair follicle neogenesis in mice, suggesting a potential strategy for treating alopecia.