November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that engineered high-affinity soluble CD200R agonists, including ARQ-234, showed superior efficacy in reducing immune responses in various preclinical models of inflammatory conditions, suggesting potential as a therapeutic for atopic dermatitis and other related diseases.
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October 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study found that deuruxolitinib may effectively improve hair regrowth and patient satisfaction in moderate to severe alopecia areata, but careful monitoring is needed due to manageable side effects and concerns about long-term safety.
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October 2008 in “Journal of medicinal chemistry” This study suggests that PF-0998425 is an effective androgen receptor antagonist for sebum control and androgenetic alopecia with rapid metabolism reducing the risk of systemic side effects.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” This study found that ritlecitinib, approved for alopecia areata in patients aged 12 and older, has an acceptable safety profile with mild to moderate side effects and no increase in serious adverse events compared to placebo.
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November 1996 in “Archives of Dermatology” This case report describes a 29-year-old Japanese-Paraguayan man who experienced a relapse of leprosy 14 years after initial treatment, presenting with severe pain and skin lesions but no sensory impairment.
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June 2026 in “Dermato” This narrative review found that ritlecitinib shows consistent effectiveness and a favorable safety profile for treating alopecia areata in clinical trials and real-world settings, with progressive hair regrowth observed, particularly when treatment is initiated early and maintained appropriately.
7 citations
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July 2023 in “Immunotherapy” Ritlecitinib works well and is safe for treating alopecia areata.
November 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” This study evaluated the long-term safety of ritlecitinib in adolescents with alopecia areata and found it to be well-tolerated without new safety concerns over approximately five years, with common adverse events including positive SARS-CoV-2 tests, acne, headache, and nasopharyngitis.
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March 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study documented the onset of lichen planopilaris during treatment with etanercept.
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March 2026 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” In this Italian retrospective study, ritlecitinib 50 mg/day showed effectiveness and good tolerability for treating severe alopecia areata over 24 weeks, achieving significant hair regrowth particularly in adolescents, as well as improvements in eyebrows, eyelashes, nails, and quality of life, with mostly mild adverse effects.
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July 2025 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study reported that patients with alopecia areata treated with ritlecitinib in a real-life setting had a higher rate of positive response on the Severity of Alopecia Tool score compared to those in the ALLEGRO trial.
September 2025 in “Value in Health” September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” RCS-01 is safe and may help rejuvenate aging skin.
September 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” In this phase 2b/3 trial, ritlecitinib showed effectiveness in treating alopecia areata patients with varying hair loss profiles, significantly improving patient-reported outcomes for hair regrowth and satisfaction compared to placebo, regardless of the hair loss type and extent at baseline.
1 citations
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May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” In this case report, two female patients with refractory systemic lupus erythematosus showed significant improvement after treatment with the JAK inhibitor upadacitinib, indicating potential as a promising option for difficult cases, although further research is needed to confirm its broader safety and efficacy.
July 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Ritlecitinib helps regrow hair in alopecia areata and is safe for long-term use.
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November 2017 in “PubMed” This case series reported that low-dose naltrexone may benefit patients with lichen planopilaris by reducing scalp symptoms and slowing disease progression, with no adverse effects observed in the patients.
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February 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
January 2011 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” During treatment with interferon/ribavirin for hepatitis C, this study observed significant and lasting improvement in a patient's psoriasis without additional psoriasis-specific therapies.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that the incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events in patients with psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and axial spondyloarthritis who received Ixekizumab was low and stable over 3 to 5 years across 25 clinical trials.
July 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Ritlecitinib helps regrow hair in alopecia areata and is safe for long-term use.
November 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This review provides insights and guidelines for clinicians and patients on assessing the risks and benefits of ritlecitinib for adolescents with alopecia areata, emphasizing shared decision-making and management strategies.
January 2025 in “SiSli Etfal Hastanesi Tip Bulteni / The Medical Bulletin of Sisli Hospital” This study found that while platelet-rich plasma may be effective for alopecia areata, its superiority over intralesional steroid injections was not fully demonstrated, and side effects were more frequent.
December 2025 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study reported that ritlecitinib effectively improved hair regrowth in JAK inhibitor-naïve adolescent patients with severe alopecia areata, achieving significant reductions in SALT scores within 24 weeks, but was less effective for patients who had previously been treated with baricitinib.
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September 1983 in “Archives of dermatology” This study observed that minimal doses of the arotinoid RO 13-6298 successfully treated two cases of severe psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis unresponsive to traditional therapies, despite some side effects.
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September 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The trial helped find the best dose of deuruxolitinib for treating alopecia areata.
July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” December 2025 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This review analyzes the mechanism and evidence supporting the approved use of ritlecitinib, a JAK3/TEC kinase inhibitor, for treating severe alopecia areata in patients aged 12 and older, highlighting its role in the changing therapeutic landscape of this immune-mediated disease.
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November 2018 in “Therapeutic Delivery” This industry update reports on various advancements in therapeutic delivery during July 2018, highlighting active mergers, collaborations, and potential developments across fields like gene therapy, immuno-oncology, and rare diseases treatment; however, no new clinical results are presented.
June 2026 in “Cancer Research Communications” In this phase 1B study, patients with ER-positive/HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer receiving combined pegylated liposomal doxorubicin and pembrolizumab had a disease control rate of 67% with responses lasting a median of 11 months; the treatment was well tolerated and showed potential for extended use.