April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, distinct molecular mechanisms of action were identified for three drugs used in alopecia areata clinical trials, providing insights for precision medicine and treatment selection.
March 2017 in “Current dermatology reports” Topical JAK inhibitors can effectively treat alopecia areata and vitiligo by modulating immune responses.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Oenocarpus bataua vegetable oil may help reduce hair loss by affecting a key gene pathway.
December 2025 in “Journal of Human Immunity” In this case report, a 37-year-old patient with APECED showed significant clinical improvement, including hair regrowth and resolution of skin issues, after 11 months of treatment with ruxolitinib, highlighting the potential of JAK inhibitors in managing this complex autoimmune disease.
January 2022 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This study demonstrated higher STAT3 gene expression in scalp tissue affected by androgenetic alopecia, but found no significant link with hair loss severity.
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June 2020 in “Processes” This study suggests that the emulsion extract of brevilin A from Centipeda minima may stimulate hair regrowth in individuals with mild to moderate vertex balding by inhibiting JAK3.
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February 2022 in “Rheumatology” In this report, a 25-year-old female patient with anti-MDA5 antibody-positive dermatomyositis and alopecia areata achieved complete remission of hair loss after treatment with baricitinib.
January 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that long noncoding RNA profiles in Wan strain Angora rabbits may help understand the molecular mechanisms regulating hair follicle density, potentially influencing wool fiber production.
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January 2026 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis” This review highlights the potential of natural compounds like terpenoids, flavonoids, and polyphenols in promoting hair regrowth for those with alopecia areata by activating growth pathways and modulating immune responses, but calls for further research to confirm their therapeutic utility.
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December 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This study reviewed the role of the JAK/STAT signaling pathway in skin diseases and the potential of JAK inhibitors for treating conditions like psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. Although the findings are promising, the authors concluded it is premature to establish their place in dermatological treatments.
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June 2017 in “Advances in Therapy” This review summarizes recent research on alopecia areata, highlighting advances in targeted therapies due to improved understanding of its immunopathogenesis, though it reports no new clinical results.
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March 2021 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This review discusses the JAK/STAT signaling pathway's role in immune-mediated skin diseases and examines the efficacy and safety of JAK inhibitors for treating vitiligo and alopecia areata, but reports no new clinical results.
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October 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, topical naringin was found to significantly improve dermatitis severity and reduce inflammatory markers in a mouse model of atopic dermatitis, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic agent for this condition.
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April 2019 in “Cell Stem Cell” This study found that a specific macrophage subpopulation in the dermis helps maintain hair follicle stem cell quiescence through cytokine-mediated signaling.
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February 2021 in “Farmacja Polska” This article reviews the role of the JAK-STAT pathway in inflammatory skin diseases and considers the therapeutic benefits of JAK inhibitors, presenting them as promising treatments but reports no new experimental results.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” In this case report, a 57-year-old man with severe atopic dermatitis, vitiligo, and alopecia areata showed rapid and significant improvement after treatment with the JAK1 inhibitor upadacitinib, suggesting its potential as an effective monotherapy for these co-existing conditions when conventional therapies fail.
June 2026 in “Saudi Medical Horizons Journal” This review discusses the role of JAK inhibitors in treating atopic dermatitis, alopecia areata, and vitiligo, highlighting their effectiveness and safety considerations but stressing the need for further research on long-term safety and patient selection.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking the JAK/STAT pathway may help reduce skin sensitivity in Xeroderma pigmentosum.
November 2024 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” This report details a six-month internship experience, split between hospital and community pharmacy settings, which enhanced practical skills and theoretical knowledge in pharmaceutical care and highlighted the pharmacist's role in ensuring safe medication use.
April 2022 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” This study found that CXCL12 inhibits hair growth via the CXCR4/STAT signaling pathway, suggesting that targeting this pathway could be a promising approach for promoting hair growth.
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January 2019 in “Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery” This review discusses the potential of JAK inhibitors for treating alopecia areata and reports case study evidence of their effectiveness, but formal clinical trials are needed for more definitive conclusions.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review compiles current insights into alopecia areata's epidemiology, immune mechanisms, diagnosis, treatment options, including novel JAK inhibitors, and its severe psychosocial impact, while also highlighting emerging research areas.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This source reviews alopecia areata, highlighting its epidemiology, immune-related causes, diagnostic methods, and the shift in treatment with JAK inhibitors like baricitinib and ritlecitinib, marking the first disease-modifying options for this hair loss condition.
June 2026 in “Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” This report highlights that oral Janus kinase inhibitors, including baricitinib, ritlecitinib, deuruxolitinib, and brepocitinib, show promise for treating alopecia areata by promoting substantial hair regrowth with mild-to-moderate side effects, positioning them as a favorable alternative to corticosteroids.
March 2026 in “Lithuanian University of Health Sciences” This review concluded that JAK inhibitors are effective in achieving meaningful hair regrowth in moderate to severe alopecia areata, although continuous therapy is often needed to maintain the benefits.
July 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, authors present a case where a 26-year-old patient with alopecia areata experienced relapse after initially responding to Tofacitinib, mitigated by corticosteroids, highlighting challenges and potential insights into the treatment and pathogenesis of the condition.
July 2023 in “University of Debrecen Electronic Archive (University of Debrecen)” This review suggests that novel treatment developments targeting the pathomechanics of alopecia areata, such as JAK inhibitors, show promise, although optimal treatment strategies are still under investigation.
June 2021 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This review discusses recent findings on the efficacy of JAK inhibitors for treating alopecia areata, highlighting their role in reversing hair loss by targeting the JAK-STAT signaling pathway, though questions about their effectiveness and safety remain.
August 2026 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” In this case report, a 24-year-old woman with Down syndrome effectively managed coexisting alopecia areata and hidradenitis suppurativa using upadacitinib, following partial success with previous treatments.
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January 2024 in “ACS Nano” This study found that black phosphorus nanosheets positively influence skin repair by enhancing angiogenesis, anti-inflammatory response, collagen deposition, and re-epithelialization in a rat model of skin wounds, potentially through activating the JAK-STAT-OAS signaling pathway.