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Alopecia Areata

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JAK InhibitorsClinical TrialsAlopecia Areata
Ritlecitinib Changed Everything, But Not For the Reason Most People Think
The FDA approval of ritlecitinib for alopecia areata in 2023 was framed as a win for one autoimmune condition. The researchers who understand where this drug family is going know it's something bigger.
May 16, 2026·5 days ago·Dr. Maya Chen
JAK InhibitorsAlopecia AreataClinical Trials
Baricitinib Two-Year Follow-Up Data: What Actually Happens After the Trial Ends
The FDA approved baricitinib for severe alopecia areata in 2022. Two years later, the open-label extension data answers the question nobody asked in the initial trial: what happens when patients stop taking it?
May 5, 2026·16 days ago·Dr. Maya Chen
Alopecia AreataJAK InhibitorsClinical Trials
Alopecia Areata: Beyond JAK Inhibitors, What Else Is in the Pipeline
JAK inhibitors transformed alopecia areata treatment, but they're not the end of the story. Several other immune-modulating approaches are advancing through clinical trials.
Dec 9, 2025·5 months ago·Dr. Maya Chen
Alopecia AreataTreatmentResearch
Cyclosporine for Alopecia Areata: An Older Option Worth Revisiting
Before JAK inhibitors, cyclosporine was one of the more effective systemic options for severe alopecia areata. New protocols make it relevant again for specific clinical scenarios.
Nov 8, 2025·6 months ago·Liam Foster
Alopecia AreataTreatmentResearch
Topical Immunotherapy for Alopecia Areata: An Old Treatment Worth Knowing About
Diphencyprone-induced contact dermatitis on the scalp can promote hair regrowth in alopecia areata. The treatment is older than JAK inhibitors and remains useful in specific cases.
Sep 21, 2025·8 months ago·Liam Foster
TreatmentInflammationAlopecia Areata
Topical Steroids for Hair Loss: When They Help and When They Hurt
Topical corticosteroids treat the inflammatory components of several forms of hair loss. Used inappropriately or chronically, they can cause harm, including paradoxical hair loss.
Aug 23, 2025·9 months ago·Dr. Maya Chen
Alopecia AreataTreatmentResearch
Methotrexate for Alopecia Areata: Old Drug, Specific Use Cases
Methotrexate has supporting evidence for severe alopecia areata, particularly in combination with corticosteroids. It remains a useful option in specific clinical scenarios.
Jul 1, 2025·11 months ago·Liam Foster
Alopecia AreataMental HealthResearch
Stress-Induced Alopecia Areata: When Psychological Trauma Triggers Disease
Severe psychological stress can trigger alopecia areata onset or flares. The mechanism involves established connections between the nervous and immune systems.
Jun 12, 2025·11 months ago·Dr. Maya Chen

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Alopecia Areata

Ritlecitinib Changed Everything, But Not For the Reason Most People Think

Baricitinib Two-Year Follow-Up Data: What Actually Happens After the Trial Ends

Alopecia Areata: Beyond JAK Inhibitors, What Else Is in the Pipeline

Cyclosporine for Alopecia Areata: An Older Option Worth Revisiting

Topical Immunotherapy for Alopecia Areata: An Old Treatment Worth Knowing About

Topical Steroids for Hair Loss: When They Help and When They Hurt

Methotrexate for Alopecia Areata: Old Drug, Specific Use Cases

Stress-Induced Alopecia Areata: When Psychological Trauma Triggers Disease