Janus kinase inhibitors and the changing landscape of vitiligo management : a scoping review

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Vitiligo is a chronic skin condition caused by an autoimmune response that results in the progressive loss of melanocytes and recent studies have suggested that Janus kinase inhibitors (JAKi) are emerging as a promising new treatment modality. Therefore, to assess and understand the extent of knowledge in the emerging field of JAKi use in vitiligo, a scoping review of the literature was undertaken. The reviewed articles explored a wide variety of JAKi administered either orally or topically for vitiligo. There were no injectable JAKi studied. Tofacitinib was the most commonly studied oral JAKi in 16 of the 35 studies selected for review, followed by baricitinib (n = 3), and one study each with ritlecitinib, ruxolitinib, and upadacitinib. Ruxolitinib (n = 6) and tofacitinib (n = 6) were the most often studied topical JAKi, followed by delgocitinib (n = 1). Potential benefits may vary between JAKi based on their receptor selectivity profile and coexistent autoimmune diseases. A topical JAKi would be advantageous in limited body area involvement and in adolescents. Concurrent use of JAKi with phototherapy or sun exposure appears beneficial. Most studies permitted the use of other topical agents. Acne-related events, though frequent yet mild, were reported with both oral and topical JAKi. Nasopharyngitis, upper respiratory tract infections, and headaches were the most common adverse effects seen in the larger trials with JAKi. No serious or clinically meaningful hematology or thromboembolic events were detected. Treatment of vitiligo with oral or topical JAKi seems to be promising and the growing evidence shows a favorable risk-benefit profile.

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2024

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2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - year:2024

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International journal of dermatology - (2024) vom: 12. Apr.

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Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Utama, Amelia [VerfasserIn]
Wijesinghe, Ruki [VerfasserIn]
Thng, Steven [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Hypomelanosis
Hypopigmentation
Interferon gamma
JAK/STAT
JAK inhibitor
Janus kinase inhibitor
Journal Article
Macule
Melanocyte
Patch
Review
Vitiligo management
Vitiligo treatment

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Date Revised 13.04.2024

published: Print-Electronic

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10.1111/ijd.17157

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NLM370993934