November 2024 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” This study found extensive real-world and clinical trial exposure to baricitinib across various disease states, ages, and racial populations, contributing data to its overall profile.
This study found that combining AMD3100 and low-dose FK506 significantly improved and accelerated the healing of diabetic wounds in rats, suggesting a promising therapeutic approach for wound care in diabetes.
March 2005 in “Inpharma Weekly” China approved Sinovac's flu vaccine, Japan approved RiUP for female hair loss, and Nippon Kayaku's three cancer drugs.
This study suggests that Yonnyuniksoogobon-dan promotes hair growth in C57BL/6 mice, potentially through up-regulating EGF and VEGF and down-regulating iNOS near hair roots.
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May 2013 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” This study identified a novel missense MAFB variant in a family with some unaffected members, suggesting incomplete penetrance and the potential influence of modifier genes, epigenetic mechanisms, or environmental factors on MCTO phenotype.
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November 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tofacitinib 2% ointment helped hair regrow in 3 out of 10 patients with alopecia areata, but caused side effects like scalp irritation and raised cholesterol in some.
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August 2020 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” This study demonstrated that adenosine triphosphate may prevent vandetanib-induced skin toxicity in rats, suggesting potential for further research in other animal models and humans.
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June 1997 in “Drugs & Aging” Mitoxantrone with a corticosteroid helps manage symptoms for some advanced prostate cancer patients but doesn't extend life.
June 2026 in “Khyber Journal Of Medical Sciences” This study found that among adults with severe alopecia areata, alopecia totalis, or alopecia universalis, oral tofacitinib was more effective than methotrexate in reducing hair loss over a 12-week period, though long-term safety and efficacy remain unestablished.
April 2025 in “Jurnal Analis Farmasi” This study evaluated hair tonic formulations containing Ambon banana peel extract and found that the preparation, particularly at an 8% concentration, significantly promoted hair growth compared to other formulations, though it still differed from the control group's effectiveness.
March 2022 in “International Journal of Trichology” In this case report, a young female Indian patient with alopecia areata saw hair regrowth within 2 months of treatment with oral tofacitinib, with continued improvements over a 5-month period and no reported side effects.
September 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” This case report describes a successful treatment of alopecia universalis in a 37-year-old female using oral tofacitinib, along with other therapies, resulting in significant hair regrowth without notable safety concerns.
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March 2003 in “International Journal of Cancer” This study suggests that loss of DMBT1 and galectin-3 expression may contribute to the development of epithelial skin cancers, indicating potential tumor-suppressive roles in this context.
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September 2025 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” In this study, baricitinib was effective in improving hair regrowth in patients with severe alopecia areata over one year, especially when treatment began within four years of symptom onset.
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January 2013 in “Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin/Chemical and pharmaceutical bulletin” In this study, TASP0382088 showed potent selective inhibition of the ALK5 receptor, significantly reducing Smad2 phosphorylation in mouse skin following topical application.
This study reported that a topical hair tonic containing a 7.5% talok leaf and 2% pare leaf extract combination promoted hair growth in female Wistar rats similarly to minoxidil, showing a 64.71% increase in hair growth with no significant difference from minoxidil in statistical analysis.
July 2025 in “Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology” This study found that nanobubble-encapsulated diclofenac with ultrasound-targeted microbubble destruction (DNBs-UTMD) can enhance the anti-tumor efficacy of Doxil® by regulating the tumor immune microenvironment, improving drug uptake, and increasing T cell responses while reducing immune-suppressive cells in the process.
August 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study of alopecia areata patients found that a 10 mg twice-daily dose of oral tofacitinib led to significant hair regrowth, suggesting it may be beneficial for treatment.
April 2024 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” This retrospective study evaluated the use of tofacitinib as an induction therapy for severe alopecia areata and found it promising and comparable to the standard oral mini-pulse treatment, though pulse steroids may be considered if tofacitinib response is inadequate.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that both tofacitinib and methotrexate effectively reduced hair loss and psychological distress in patients with moderate-to-severe alopecia areata, but tofacitinib showed much greater efficacy. Both treatments had similar safety profiles, with no serious adverse effects reported.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that oral tofacitinib was effective in promoting hair regrowth in patients with alopecia universalis, although further controlled studies are recommended to confirm its safety and efficacy.
December 2021 in “Prosiding Seminar Nasional Kesehatan” In this study, the hair tonic made from the ethanol extract of bandotan leaves, applied on local male rabbits for 21 days, demonstrated significant hair growth activity, especially at a 20% concentration, showing the highest hair length and weight improvements.
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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November 2015 in “Journal of Gastroenterology” This study reported that the NUDT15 R139C genetic variant was significantly associated with thiopurine-induced leukocytopenia in Japanese inflammatory bowel disease patients, independent of 6-thioguanine nucleotide levels.
November 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, tofacitinib treatment significantly reduced hair loss on the head and body, as well as nail involvement, in patients with alopecia areata over 18 months, with minimal side effects reported.
July 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Baricitinib effectively stops hair loss and promotes regrowth in acute alopecia areata.
April 2026 in “Human Genome Variation” In this study, researchers identified a recurrent MBTPS2 splice-site variant as a mutational hotspot in IFAP syndrome across diverse families, with phenotype severity suggesting the influence of additional modifiers.
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July 2014 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science” The meeting discussed medical findings, including benefits of certain treatments for cancer and heart conditions, and highlighted issues like poor adherence to preventive measures and skill gaps among interns.
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September 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this analysis of two trials, baricitinib showed eyebrow and eyelash regrowth in severe alopecia areata patients with greater than 20% scalp hair loss at Week 36, compared to placebo.
This study assessed the effectiveness of JAK inhibitors in Jordanian patients with alopecia areata, finding that while both tofacitinib and baricitinib improved SALT scores, baricitinib showed greater improvement and a trend towards better hair regrowth, particularly with longer treatment durations.