Alopecia Areata — Research Summary
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5 Most Recent Research Articles
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Post-marketing safety signals of four JAK inhibitors for alopecia areata: an indication-restricted FAERS pharmacovigilance study.
Zhan Jinshan et al. — The Journal of dermatological treatment (1 December 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41918293/
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Early Initiation of UVB Phototherapy May Improve Outcomes in Alopecia Areata.
Yamamoto Aya et al. — Photodermatology, photoimmunology & photomedicine (1 May 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41928620/
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Associations of Lichen Sclerosus With Autoimmune Diseases: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Lai Chien-Cheng et al. — BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology (1 May 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41725174/
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Cedrol from Platycladus orientalis (L.) Franco regulates M1/M2 polarization of macrophages and promotes hair regeneration.
Li Tao et al. — Journal of ethnopharmacology (24 April 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41611183/
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Racial and Ethnic Representation in Clinical Trials of Janus Kinase Inhibitors for Dermatologic Conditions: A Systematic Review.
Olagun-Samuel Christine et al. — Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD (1 April 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41931696/
Clinical Trials — Currently Recruiting (Australia)
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A Study of Baricitinib (LY3009104) in Children From 6 Years to Less Than 18 Years of Age With Alopecia Areata
Recruiting — Phase 3 — Eli Lilly and Company
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05723198
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A Study of DR-01 in Subjects With Alopecia Areata and Vitiligo
Recruiting — Phase 1 — Dren Bio
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06602232
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A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of FB102 in Patients With Severe to Very Severe Alopecia Areata.
Recruiting — Phase 1 — Forte Biosciences, Inc.
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07205159
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A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of Upadacitinib Tablets in Adult and Adolescent Participants With Severe Alopecia Areata
Recruiting — Phase 3 — AbbVie
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06012240
Source: RareWays research directory. Data from PubMed, Europe PMC, OpenAlex, ClinicalTrials.gov.
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Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition that causes unpredictable hair loss, ranging from small patches to complete loss of scalp or body hair. It can affect people of any age. Recent years have seen significant research advances, including new JAK inhibitor treatments now approved in several countries.
Most Recent Research
UNLABELLED: To characterize and compare the post-marketing safety profiles of Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors used in alopecia areata (AA), including tofacitinib, baricitinib, ruxolitinib, and ritlecitinib. METHODS: Reports associated with JAK inhibitors in AA (2015-2025) were retrieved from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). Disproportionality analyses utilized within-class and external non-JAK comparisons. Additionally, time-to-onset (TTO), serious adverse event (SAE) profiles, and sensitivity analyses were assessed. RESULTS: Among 1,905 identified reports (baricitinib [n = 881], ritlecitinib [n = 515], tofacitinib [n = 489], ruxolitinib [n = 20]), safety signals varied across agents. Tofacitinib showed signals involving neuropsychiatric and autoimmune events; baricitinib was associated with thrombocytosis, deep vein thrombosis, and breast cancer; ruxolitinib with pyrexia and elevated blood cholesterol; and ritlecitinib with gastrointestinal events and creatine phosphokinase elevation. TTO patterns were also heterogeneous, with earlier onset for tofacitinib and ruxolitinib, clustering within the first month for ritlecitinib, and a relatively delayed onset for baricitinib. Across the class, serious outcomes were most commonly related to infections, although the distribution of clinical outcomes differed by agent. CONCLUSIONS: JAK inhibitors used in AA demonstrated heterogeneous post-marketing safety patterns not fully captured by class-level warnings. These findings support agent-specific surveillance and individualized risk assessment in clinical practice.
Common Questions
What is Alopecia Areata?
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition that causes unpredictable hair loss, ranging from small patches to complete loss of scalp or body hair. It can affect people of any age. Recent years have seen significant research advances, including new JAK inhibitor treatments now approved in several countries.
How many clinical trials are available for Alopecia Areata?
RareWays currently indexes 144 clinical trials for Alopecia Areata, of which 35 are actively recruiting. Trial availability changes as new studies are registered — check the trials tab for current status.
Where does the research data for Alopecia Areata come from?
RareWays aggregates research from PubMed, Europe PMC, OpenAlex, and ClinicalTrials.gov. Data is updated regularly by Rocky, RareWays' automated research engine. All articles and trials link directly to their original sources.
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