2024
Efficacy and safety of ritlecitinib in vitiligo patients across Fitzpatrick skin types with biomarker analyses
Peeva E, Yamaguchi Y, Ye Z, King B, Picardo M, Sloan A, Ezzedine K, Del Duca E, Estrada Y, Hassan‐Zahraee M, He W, Hyde C, Bar J, Facheris P, Guttman‐Yassky E. Efficacy and safety of ritlecitinib in vitiligo patients across Fitzpatrick skin types with biomarker analyses. Experimental Dermatology 2024, 33: e15177. PMID: 39304339, DOI: 10.1111/exd.15177.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFitzpatrick skin typeNonsegmental vitiligoSerum levelsFacial Vitiligo Area Scoring IndexTreatment-emergent adverse eventsWeek 4Fitzpatrick skin types I-IIIFitzpatrick skin types IV-VINonsegmental vitiligo patientsResponders to therapySkin typeIL-22 expression levelsDark skinImmune dysregulationAdverse eventsIL-9No significant changesVitiligo patientsRe-pigmentationRitlecitinibIL-22Score indexPatientsCLM-1WeeksA phase 2a study investigating the effects of ritlecitinib on brainstem auditory evoked potentials and intraepidermal nerve fiber histology in adults with alopecia areata
Anderson S, Cavaletti G, Hood L, Polydefkis M, Herrmann D, Rance G, King B, McMichael A, Senna M, Kim B, Napatalung L, Wolk R, Zwillich S, Schaefer G, Gong Y, Sisson M, Posner H. A phase 2a study investigating the effects of ritlecitinib on brainstem auditory evoked potentials and intraepidermal nerve fiber histology in adults with alopecia areata. Pharmacology Research & Perspectives 2024, 12: e1204. PMID: 38969959, PMCID: PMC11226387, DOI: 10.1002/prp2.1204.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntraepidermal nerve fibersWave V amplitudeInterwave latenciesI-V interwave latencyV amplitudeMonth 9Placebo-controlled phasePhase 2a studyAxonal swellingsIENF densityPlacebo groupBAEP changesLoading doseAdverse eventsRitlecitinibAlopecia areataKinase inhibitorsPrimary outcomeHuman doseToxicity findingsBAEPClinical relevanceNerve fibersPhase 2aStimulus intensity
2023
Efficacy and safety of ritlecitinib in adults and adolescents with alopecia areata: a randomised, double-blind, multicentre, phase 2b–3 trial
King B, Zhang X, Harcha W, Szepietowski J, Shapiro J, Lynde C, Mesinkovska N, Zwillich S, Napatalung L, Wajsbrot D, Fayyad R, Freyman A, Mitra D, Purohit V, Sinclair R, Wolk R. Efficacy and safety of ritlecitinib in adults and adolescents with alopecia areata: a randomised, double-blind, multicentre, phase 2b–3 trial. The Lancet 2023, 401: 1518-1529. PMID: 37062298, DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(23)00222-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlopecia areataPrimary endpointWeek 24Loading doseExtension periodBaseline disease severitySuitable treatment optionScalp hair lossPatients placeboPlacebo groupWeek 48Systemic therapyAlopecia ToolTreatment optionsPlaceboHair lossPatientsAreataResponse rateDisease severityKinase inhibitorsBody hairMulticentreAfrican AmericansTreatment
2020
Development of Clinician-Reported Outcome (ClinRO) and Patient-Reported Outcome (PRO) Measures for Eyebrow, Eyelash and Nail Assessment in Alopecia Areata
Wyrwich KW, Kitchen H, Knight S, Aldhouse NVJ, Macey J, Nunes FP, Dutronc Y, Mesinkovska N, Ko JM, King BA. Development of Clinician-Reported Outcome (ClinRO) and Patient-Reported Outcome (PRO) Measures for Eyebrow, Eyelash and Nail Assessment in Alopecia Areata. American Journal Of Clinical Dermatology 2020, 21: 725-732. PMID: 32803546, PMCID: PMC7473969, DOI: 10.1007/s40257-020-00545-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSigns/symptomsAlopecia areataPRO measuresNail appearanceEyelash lossOutcome measuresHair lossEye irritationPatient-reported outcome measuresClinician-reported outcomesNorth American patientsDevelopment of cliniciansNail assessmentEyebrow lossNail involvementAmerican patientsClinical trialsPatientsNail damageSymptomsAreataObjectivesOur objectiveOutcomesEyelashesDermatologistsDupilumab as a novel therapy for bullous pemphigoid: A multicenter case series
Abdat R, Waldman RA, de Bedout V, Czernik A, Mcleod M, King B, Gordon S, Ahmed R, Nichols A, Rothe M, Rosmarin D. Dupilumab as a novel therapy for bullous pemphigoid: A multicenter case series. Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 2020, 83: 46-52. PMID: 32179082, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2020.01.089.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBullous pemphigoidDisease clearanceCase seriesSatisfactory responseMulticenter case seriesAutoimmune blistering disorderLesional skin biopsiesSeries of patientsPrevious conventional therapyEnzyme-linked immunosorbentStandardized assessment toolsAdverse eventsDisease improvementConventional therapyClinician documentationTotal clearanceSkin biopsiesNovel therapiesDirect immunofluorescencePatient's desireEosin stainingAdequate treatmentAverage agePatientsAcademic centersTreatment of severe lichen planus with the JAK inhibitor tofacitinib
Damsky W, Wang A, Olamiju B, Peterson D, Galan A, King B. Treatment of severe lichen planus with the JAK inhibitor tofacitinib. Journal Of Allergy And Clinical Immunology 2020, 145: 1708-1710.e2. PMID: 32018031, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2020.01.031.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchJAK inhibition prevents bleomycin-induced fibrosis in mice and is effective in morphea patients
Damsky W, Patel D, Garelli CJ, Garg M, Wang A, Dresser K, Deng A, Harris JE, Richmond J, King B. JAK inhibition prevents bleomycin-induced fibrosis in mice and is effective in morphea patients. Journal Of Investigative Dermatology 2020, 140: 1446-1449.e4. PMID: 31954727, DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2019.12.019.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2019
IL-12/IL-23 neutralization is ineffective for alopecia areata in mice and humans
Ortolan LS, Kim S, Crotts S, Liu LY, Craiglow BG, Wambier C, Paschoal RS, King BA, Jabbari A. IL-12/IL-23 neutralization is ineffective for alopecia areata in mice and humans. Journal Of Allergy And Clinical Immunology 2019, 144: 1731-1734.e1. PMID: 31470035, PMCID: PMC6900443, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2019.08.014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchJanus kinase inhibition induces disease remission in cutaneous sarcoidosis and granuloma annulare
Damsky W, Thakral D, McGeary MK, Leventhal J, Galan A, King B. Janus kinase inhibition induces disease remission in cutaneous sarcoidosis and granuloma annulare. Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 2019, 82: 612-621. PMID: 31185230, PMCID: PMC7590533, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2019.05.098.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGranuloma annulareCutaneous sarcoidosisPathway activationCutaneous granulomatous disordersRecalcitrant cutaneous sarcoidosisSkin biopsy specimensSignal regulatory protein αJAK-STAT pathway activationTranscription (JAK/STAT) pathway activationRegulatory protein αRecalcitrant sarcoidosisSarcoidosis activityDisease remissionConsecutive patientsGranulomatous disorderProspective evaluationBiopsy specimensHistologic resolutionSkin biopsiesMean improvementSarcoidosisImmunohistochemical analysisJAK inhibitorsJAK inhibitionPatientsRule of thumb: A simple tool to estimate 1% scalp surface area
Wambier CG, King BA. Rule of thumb: A simple tool to estimate 1% scalp surface area. Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 2019, 81: 630-631. PMID: 30682394, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2019.01.022.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2018
Tofacitinib Treatment and Molecular Analysis of Cutaneous Sarcoidosis
Damsky W, Thakral D, Emeagwali N, Galan A, King B. Tofacitinib Treatment and Molecular Analysis of Cutaneous Sarcoidosis. New England Journal Of Medicine 2018, 379: 2540-2546. PMID: 30586518, PMCID: PMC6351852, DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa1805958.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCutaneous sarcoidosisPathogenesis of sarcoidosisSkin lesion samplesJAK inhibitor tofacitinibHistologic remissionSystemic glucocorticoidsImmunohistochemical testingImmunohistochemical examinationInhibitor tofacitinibSarcoidosisSkin diseasesPatientsLesion samplesJAK-STATJanus kinaseTranscription (STAT) signalingSequencing of RNASignal transducerTreatmentMolecular analysisRemissionMedicationsTofacitinibGlucocorticoidsPathogenesisResponse to tofacitinib therapy of eyebrows and eyelashes in alopecia areata
Liu LY, King BA. Response to tofacitinib therapy of eyebrows and eyelashes in alopecia areata. Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 2018, 80: 1778-1779. PMID: 30502414, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2018.11.037.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRethinking the classification of alopecia areata
Wambier C, King B. Rethinking the classification of alopecia areata. Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 2018, 80: e45. PMID: 30244065, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2018.08.059.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTofacitinib for the treatment of alopecia areata in preadolescent children
Craiglow BG, King BA. Tofacitinib for the treatment of alopecia areata in preadolescent children. Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 2018, 80: 568-570. PMID: 30195571, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2018.08.041.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRuxolitinib for the treatment of severe alopecia areata
Liu LY, King BA. Ruxolitinib for the treatment of severe alopecia areata. Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 2018, 80: 566-568. PMID: 30195572, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2018.08.040.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRapid Repigmentation of Vitiligo Using Tofacitinib Plus Low-Dose, Narrowband UV-B Phototherapy
Kim R, Heaton H, Liu LY, King BA. Rapid Repigmentation of Vitiligo Using Tofacitinib Plus Low-Dose, Narrowband UV-B Phototherapy. JAMA Dermatology 2018, 154: 370-371. PMID: 29387870, DOI: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2017.5778.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAlopecia areata is associated with impaired health-related quality of life: A survey of affected adults and children and their families
Liu LY, King BA, Craiglow BG. Alopecia areata is associated with impaired health-related quality of life: A survey of affected adults and children and their families. Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 2018, 79: 556-558.e1. PMID: 29425723, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2018.01.048.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2017
Successful treatment of moderate-to-severe alopecia areata improves health-related quality of life
Liu LY, Craiglow BG, King BA. Successful treatment of moderate-to-severe alopecia areata improves health-related quality of life. Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 2017, 78: 597-599.e2. PMID: 29128459, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2017.10.046.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTofacitinib 2% ointment, a topical Janus kinase inhibitor, for the treatment of alopecia areata: A pilot study of 10 patients
Liu LY, Craiglow BG, King BA. Tofacitinib 2% ointment, a topical Janus kinase inhibitor, for the treatment of alopecia areata: A pilot study of 10 patients. Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 2017, 78: 403-404.e1. PMID: 29108908, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2017.10.043.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLack of efficacy of apremilast in 9 patients with severe alopecia areata
Liu LY, King BA. Lack of efficacy of apremilast in 9 patients with severe alopecia areata. Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 2017, 77: 773-774. PMID: 28917463, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2017.05.034.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdolescentAdultAge FactorsAgedAlopecia AreataAnti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-SteroidalDose-Response Relationship, DrugDrug Administration ScheduleFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedNeeds AssessmentRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentSampling StudiesSeverity of Illness IndexSex FactorsThalidomideTreatment FailureYoung Adult