14 citations
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April 2023 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Upadacitinib effectively treated severe hair loss in a child.
12 citations
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July 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Upadacitinib improved Crohn's disease, atopic dermatitis, and alopecia areata in one patient.
10 citations
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January 2008 in “Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that trans-3,4'-Dimethyl-3-hydroxyflavanone reduces active TGF-beta2 levels in human keratinocytes, suggesting it may enhance hair growth by suppressing the TGF-beta2 activation pathway.
10 citations
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January 2023 in “SAGE Open Medical Case Reports” In this case report, a 23-year-old man with Crohn's disease experienced near-complete resolution of alopecia universalis after 7 months of upadacitinib treatment, suggesting potential benefits for treating concurrent alopecia areata and Crohn's disease.
9 citations
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January 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” This case report describes a 14-year-old girl with alopecia universalis and mild atopic dermatitis who achieved complete hair regrowth and eczema resolution after three months of treatment with the JAK1 inhibitor upadacitinib.
7 citations
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August 2024 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” In this retrospective study conducted at a trichology clinic, the off-label use of upadacitinib for at least 24 weeks was found to have a promising efficacy and safety profile for treating severe alopecia areata in adolescents.
7 citations
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January 2022 in “SAGE open medical case reports” This case report describes successful treatment of alopecia areata and atopic dermatitis in a pediatric patient using the Janus kinase 1 inhibitor upadacitinib, with significant hair growth improvements noted after six weeks.
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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January 2006 This study suggests that dermal adipocytes play a significant role in skin aging, particularly through the process of adipocyte-myofibroblast transition, highlighting them as potential targets to combat aging in chronically photo-damaged skin.
5 citations
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October 2024 in “Reumatismo” This study reports a notable case of a patient with psoriatic arthritis and alopecia universalis who experienced significant improvement in both conditions after treatment with the JAK1 selective inhibitor upadacitinib, suggesting its potential efficacy for alopecia universalis, especially in cases involving inflammatory arthritis.
5 citations
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August 2024 in “Frontiers in Immunology” In this study, upadacitinib was reported as effective in rapidly treating psoriasiform eczema in five male patients and showed varying degrees of effectiveness on other immune-mediated comorbidities like alopecia areata, vitiligo, ulcerative colitis, and hidradenitis suppurativa.
5 citations
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May 2024 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Global” In this case study, a 29-year-old male with severe atopic dermatitis and alopecia universalis experienced an excellent response to treatment with upadacitinib, indicating it may be a promising option for similar patients.
3 citations
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March 2023 in “JAAD case reports” This study describes three cases where patients with recalcitrant alopecia areata achieved complete hair regrowth on the scalp after treatment with upadacitinib, suggesting it may be beneficial for similar cases, especially those with comorbid atopic dermatitis.
3 citations
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August 2024 in “Cureus” In this case report, a 55-year-old woman developed alopecia areata approximately one year into her treatment with upadacitinib for atopic dermatitis, raising questions about a potential drug-induced link that has not been reported before.
2 citations
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July 2004 in “Cell Biology International” This study found that urokinase plasminogen activator (uPA) is elevated in hyperproliferative hair follicle keratinocytes in mice, and its inhibition significantly reduces their proliferation.
2 citations
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May 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study reported that in a case series of three adolescents with alopecia areata and atopic dermatitis, treatment with 15 mg/day of upadacitinib led to rapid improvement in skin symptoms and significant hair regrowth over 12 months, with no severe adverse events observed.
2 citations
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September 2024 in “Internal Medicine Journal” In this case study, upadacitinib treatment for a patient with coexisting ulcerative colitis and alopecia universalis resulted in significant hair regrowth and maintained UC remission, suggesting potential for treating similar dual-diagnosed cases.
1 citations
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November 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
1 citations
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September 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Upadacitinib is effective and safe for treating severe Alopecia Areata in adolescents.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “Curēus” This case study reported significant clinical improvement in a 26-year-old male with dissecting cellulitis of the scalp after treatment with upadacitinib, suggesting that JAK inhibitors may be a promising option for refractory cases, where standard treatments have limited success.
May 2026 in “Journal of Skin and Sexually Transmitted Diseases” This review highlights the demonstrated efficacy and growing use of upadacitinib for cutaneous disorders, emphasizing its cost-effectiveness and recent availability in India compared to other biologics and small-molecule therapies, rather than providing new primary data.
March 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this case study, treatment with the selective JAK1 inhibitor upadacitinib significantly improved symptoms in a patient with refractory alopecia areata, vitiligo, ankylosing spondylitis, and allergic asthma-nasal syndrome, though a transient liver function abnormality was noted.
January 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that 3D imaging may serve as a promising tool for objectively evaluating facial vitiligo repigmentation after treatment with upadacitinib.
November 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” In this study, UPA at doses of 15 mg and 30 mg showed higher efficacy than placebo for treating severe alopecia areata in adults and adolescents over 24 weeks, with a safety profile similar to approved uses.
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.
August 2026 in “JAMA Dermatology” This study found that upadacitinib significantly improved hair regrowth compared to placebo in adults and adolescents with severe alopecia areata, and demonstrated a positive benefit-risk profile.
July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study observed that upadacitinib demonstrated significant efficacy and favorable safety for treating alopecia areata over 12 months in a real-world setting, with patients having an atopic background showing better early response; no serious adverse events were reported.
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 “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This case report found that a patient with ritlecitinib-resistant alopecia areata experienced significant recovery after 24 weeks of treatment with upadacitinib, highlighting its potential effectiveness and suggesting benefits of personalized treatment strategies targeting the JAK1-mediated pathway.
June 2026 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This report observed that a patient with alopecia areata, resistant to ritlecitinib, experienced significant recovery after 24 weeks of treatment with upadacitinib, highlighting its potential in treating ritlecitinib-resistant cases and suggesting personalized treatment strategies in managing alopecia areata.