Efficacy of Tofacitinib in Alopecia Areata – Lucky Punch or Robust Treatment Option?

This article presents the case of a 31-year old patient with alopecia areata, who after two subsequent treatments with Janus kinase-inhibitors Baricitinib and Abrocitinib, achieved therapeutic success after using tofacitinib. This case raises the question, whether tofacitinib could be a valid treatment option for the future.

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International Journal of Trichology
Published
2025-05-01
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https://doi.org/10.4103/ijt.ijt_101_24
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Hair Growth and Disorders
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Efficacy of Tofacitinib in Alopecia Areata – Lucky Punch or Robust Treatment Option?

Syrus Karsai, Peter Weisenseel, Merian Ranjbaryan
International Journal of Trichology
Hair Growth and Disorders
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Efficacy of Tofacitinib in Alopecia Areata – Lucky Punch or Robust Treatment Option?

Syrus Karsai, Peter Weisenseel, Merian Ranjbaryan
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Abstract

This article presents the case of a 31-year old patient with alopecia areata, who after two subsequent treatments with Janus kinase-inhibitors Baricitinib and Abrocitinib, achieved therapeutic success after using tofacitinib. This case raises the question, whether tofacitinib could be a valid treatment option for the future.

International Journal of TrichologyVol. 17(3)
Universität Hamburg (DE), University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (DE), Dermatologikum Hamburg (DE)
Openalex Percentile: Top 51%
Hair Growth and Disorders
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