Objectives: To provide a comprehensive management approach for AA patients receiving JAK inhibitors, focusing on patient selection, monitoring, adverse effect management, and long-term care.
Introduction: Jak inhibitors have revolutionized the treatment landscape for alopecia areata (AA), offering significant hair regrowth in many patients. However, optimizing patient management during JAK inhibitor therapy is crucial to maximize efficacy while minimizing risks.
Materials / method: This review synthesizes current guidelines, clinical trial data, and expert consensus on JAK inhibitor use in AA. It emphasizes patient evaluation, treatment initiation, monitoring protocols, and strategies for addressing side effects
Results: Real candidates for JAK inhibitor therapy are patients with moderate-to-severe AA who have not responded to conventional treatments. Prior to initiation, patients should undergo thorough screening for infections, malignancies, and other contraindications. Regular monitoring includes complete blood counts, liver function tests, and lipid profiles every 4–8 weeks. Adverse effects such as infections, lipid abnormalities, and rare hematologic events require prompt management, including dose adjustments or temporary treatment cessation. Long-term management involves assessing sustained response.
Conclusion: JAK inhibitors represent a significant advancement in AA treatment, but require careful patient selection, vigilant monitoring, and proactive management of adverse effects. Adherence to structured protocols ensures optimal outcomes and safety for AA patients undergoing JAK inhibitor therapy.
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