Tumor necrosis factor inhibitors and janus kinase inhibitors in the treatment of cicatricial alopecia : A systematic review

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BACKGROUND: Cicatricial alopecia (CA) refers to various conditions that result in permanent hair loss. Treatment of CA has always been challenging. Regarding immune-mediated pathophysiology for many CA subtypes, the administration of Janus kinase (JAK) and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors have potentiated the treatments of CA.

METHODS: After a thorough systematic search in PubMed/Medline, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, Google Scholar, ClinicalTrials.gov, and WHO ICTRP, a total of 3,532 relevant records were retrieved and screened. Accordingly, 56 studies met the eligibility criteria and entered the review.

RESULTS: Among JAK inhibitors, oral tofacitinib was the most frequently reported and the most effective treatment in improving signs and symptoms of CA with minimal adverse effects (AEs). Baricitinib was another JAK inhibitor with sustained improvement while causing mild AEs. As a TNF inhibitor, adalimumab induced a rapid and stable improvement in signs and symptoms in most patients with rare, tolerable AEs. Thalidomide was the other frequently reported yet controversial TNF inhibitor, which caused a rapid and significant improvement in the condition. However, it may result in mild to severe AEs, particularly neuropathies. Infliximab is a TNF inhibitor with mostly favorable results, albeit in a few patients caused treatable dermatological AEs. Apremilast and certolizumab pegol caused an incomplete amelioration of signs and symptoms with no AEs. Lenalidomide is another TNF inhibitor that can induce temporary improvement in CA with probable AEs. It is noteworthy that utilizing adalimumab, infliximab, etanercept, golimumab, and an anonymous TNF inhibitor has induced paradoxical CA and other A.E.s in some patients.

CONCLUSION: Recent studies have recommended JAK and TNF inhibitors, especially oral tofacitinib and adalimumab, as a new modality or adjuvant therapy to previous medications for primary CA. Nonetheless, monitoring AEs on a regular basis is suggested, and further extensive studies are required before definitive recommendations.

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E-Artikel

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2024

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2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:19

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PloS one - 19(2024), 2 vom: 09., Seite e0293433

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Englisch

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Hajizadeh, Nima [VerfasserIn]
Heidari, Amirhossein [VerfasserIn]
Sadeghi, Sara [VerfasserIn]
Goodarzi, Azadeh [VerfasserIn]

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Adalimumab
Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized
B72HH48FLU
FYS6T7F842
Infliximab
Janus Kinase Inhibitors
Journal Article
Systematic Review
Tumor Necrosis Factor Inhibitors
Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha

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Date Completed 14.02.2024

Date Revised 14.02.2024

published: Electronic-eCollection

Citation Status MEDLINE

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10.1371/journal.pone.0293433

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NLM368246809