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December 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This article presents a computer imaging algorithm that may automate and enhance the Severity of Alopecia Tool scoring for alopecia areata through texture analysis of pediatric images.
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May 2023 in “Drugs” This study reports that baricitinib was more effective than placebo in promoting hair growth in adults with severe alopecia areata after 36 weeks of treatment in clinical trials.
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October 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” In this study, traditional treatment for pediatric alopecia areata was highly effective, with all patients achieving full hair regrowth. Tofacitinib and microneedling were less effective but are viable options for severe cases, while adverse effects were mild across all treatments.
In this randomized controlled trial, researchers found that after six months of treatment, oral baricitinib was significantly more effective than methotrexate for improving hair regrowth in patients with severe alopecia areata, as measured by the Severity of Alopecia Tool score.
April 2024 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” This study compared JAK inhibitors for moderate-to-severe alopecia areata and found brepocitinib 30mg and deuruxolitinib 12mg to be most effective, though deuruxolitinib may cause more adverse events. Further research is needed for long-term efficacy and safety.