September 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Ritlecitinib may help treat alopecia areata by protecting hair follicles.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ITK inhibitors may effectively treat alopecia areata.
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.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” TEC kinases may help cause inflammation in vitiligo and could be targeted for treatment.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Ritlecitinib reduces alopecia areata symptoms by blocking JAK3/TEC signaling and T-cell activity.