Tag: Lichen planopilaris

While the oral form of tofacitinib (Xeljanz) is approved for treating conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, Tofacitinib gel is not a commercially available or FDA-approved product. It is an investigational or compounded medication used off-label by dermatologists to treat certain inflammatory and autoimmune skin diseases. This localized, targeted approach offers a promising alternative to systemic treatments for patients who have not responded to or cannot tolerate other therapies.

As a potent immunosuppressant, tacrolimus is best known for its use in preventing organ transplant rejection and treating severe inflammatory skin conditions like atopic dermatitis. However, its powerful immunomodulatory properties have led to investigation into the question: **Does tacrolimus help hair growth** in cases of autoimmune-related hair loss, such as alopecia areata?