14 citations
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September 2019 in “Eye” This review discusses the evidence for using oral medications to treat central serous chorioretinopathy, highlighting eplerenone as having the most support despite a lack of robust efficacy across studies.
July 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” This study describes characteristics and outcomes for adults initiating ritlecitinib for severe alopecia areata, highlighting increased hair regrowth and physician satisfaction with longer treatment durations, despite ongoing psychosocial impacts like embarrassment and anxiety among patients.
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.
November 2024 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” This study found that ritlecitinib, taken daily, led to scalp, eyebrow, and eyelash hair regrowth in patients aged 12 and older with severe and very severe alopecia areata over a 24-month period.
4 citations
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October 2024 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This study found that ritlecitinib improved patient-reported outcomes related to hair growth in individuals with alopecia areata, with some experiencing clinically meaningful hair regrowth, although changes in emotional symptoms and activity limitations were minimal and similar across treatment groups.
June 2026 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this real-world study, 27% of alopecia areata patients treated with ritlecitinib achieved a target SALT score, a result consistent with clinical trial findings, highlighting the value of patient-reported outcomes in understanding treatment impact beyond traditional measures.
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September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, patients with alopecia areata who didn't initially respond to ritlecitinib at Week 24 showed improved response rates by Week 48, with up to 34% achieving better hair regrowth outcomes.
March 2025 in “Pediatric Rheumatology” This study found that clinicians frequently prefer cyclophosphamide over rituximab for induction therapy of childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus and ANCA-associated vasculitis, following a high-dose regimen recommended by the NIH.
52 citations
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February 2003 in “Archives of dermatology” In this open-label trial, 9-cis-retinoic acid showed moderate activity against Kaposi sarcoma in AIDS patients, but its use is limited by substantial side effects at higher doses.
4 citations
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November 2023 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” In this study, ritlecitinib, an oral JAK3/TEC inhibitor, was evaluated for safety in patients aged 12 and older with alopecia areata across four clinical trials up to 36 months, showing a safety profile with reported adverse events and lab abnormalities summarized per dosing groups.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that ALRN-6924 effectively protected human hair follicles from cyclophosphamide-induced damage in an ex vivo setting, suggesting it may reduce both acute and permanent chemotherapy-induced alopecia.
November 2024 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” This study found that daily treatment with ritlecitinib 50 mg over 24 months reduced the number of patients in the highest categories of scalp hair loss, with improvements seen in patient responses over time.
4 citations
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July 2024 in “Pharmacology Research & Perspectives” In this phase 2a study of adults with alopecia areata, researchers observed that ritlecitinib treatment did not result in significant differences in brainstem auditory evoked potential changes or axonal swelling compared to placebo, suggesting the dog toxicity findings may not be clinically relevant in humans.
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November 2015 in “Pediatric Nephrology” In this study, rituximab treatment for children with steroid-dependent nephrotic syndrome was associated with a longer remission time and fewer side effects compared to cyclophosphamide.
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September 2024 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Metabolism & Toxicology” This review highlights Ritlecitinib as a promising new oral treatment for Alopecia Areata, emphasizing its targeted action and potential efficacy, especially in adults and adolescents, though it notes the need for further real-world effectiveness and long-term safety studies.
January 2024 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” This study reports that ritlecitinib, when used for up to 24 months in patients aged 12 and older with alopecia areata, has an acceptable safety profile, with a similar proportion of adverse events in both ritlecitinib and placebo groups in the placebo-controlled cohort.
Ritlecitinib significantly regrows scalp hair in people with alopecia areata.
234 citations
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September 2004 in “Clinical cancer research” In this Phase II study, BAY 43–9006, taken orally for renal cell carcinoma, stabilized disease in 30% of patients, with 40% responding positively, although the targets remain unclear.
July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” 1 citations
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November 2023 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” March 2026 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study found that ritlecitinib 50 mg is cost-effective compared to no treatment for patients in Japan with alopecia areata and significant scalp hair loss, demonstrating an incremental cost-effectiveness ratio below the country's cost-effectiveness threshold.
October 2009 in “Nature Reviews Urology”
January 2025 in “International Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry” In this case study, researchers found that treatment with sarolaner led to complete recovery from generalized demodicosis in six dogs within four weeks, resolving clinical signs without adverse reactions.
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July 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review highlights cepharanthine as a promising candidate for COVID-19 treatment due to its antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2 and favorable pharmacokinetic and safety profile, but reports no new clinical results.
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.
26 citations
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October 2011 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” This study found that some synthesized heterocyclic derivatives showed promising 5α-reductase inhibitor, antiviral, and anti-tumor activities, surpassing several reference drugs in effectiveness.
May 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This study reports that among adults with severe alopecia areata taking ritlecitinib, 49% saw hair regrowth within 3 months, increasing to 82% after more than 6 months; treatment satisfaction also rose with longer duration, indicating sustained efficacy and improved quality of life over time.
This review discusses various herbal and pharmaceutical products, including their purported uses and possible interactions, but reports no new research findings.
June 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This study reported that ritlecitinib was prescribed to a diverse group of patients with severe alopecia areata in the first 10 months after FDA approval, indicating its potential role in AA management.
23 citations
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October 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this study, ritlecitinib showed sustained effectiveness and a favorable safety profile in treating alopecia areata in patients aged 12 and older over 24 months, with improvements observed in hair and eyebrow regrowth and patient satisfaction.