2020
The use of Janus kinase inhibitors in the time of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)
Peterson D, Damsky W, King B. The use of Janus kinase inhibitors in the time of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 2020, 82: e223-e226. PMID: 32278797, PMCID: PMC7144601, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2020.03.099.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsArthritis, RheumatoidAzetidinesBetacoronavirusColitis, UlcerativeCoronavirus InfectionsCOVID-19CytokinesDermatitis, AtopicHeterocyclic Compounds, 3-RingHumansImmunomodulationJanus KinasesNitrilesPandemicsPiperidinesPneumonia, ViralPrimary MyelofibrosisPurinesPyrazolesPyrimidinesPyrrolesRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicSARS-CoV-2STAT Transcription FactorsSulfonamidesBaricitinib in patients with moderate‐to‐severe atopic dermatitis and inadequate response to topical corticosteroids: results from two randomized monotherapy phase III trials
Simpson E, Lacour J, Spelman L, Galimberti R, Eichenfield L, Bissonnette R, King B, Thyssen J, Silverberg J, Bieber T, Kabashima K, Tsunemi Y, Costanzo A, Guttman‐Yassky E, Beck L, Janes J, DeLozier A, Gamalo M, Brinker D, Cardillo T, Nunes F, Paller A, Wollenberg A, Reich K. Baricitinib in patients with moderate‐to‐severe atopic dermatitis and inadequate response to topical corticosteroids: results from two randomized monotherapy phase III trials. British Journal Of Dermatology 2020, 183: 242-255. PMID: 31995838, DOI: 10.1111/bjd.18898.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSevere ADBREEZE-AD1BREEZE-AD2Topical corticosteroidsInadequate responseWeek 1Global assessmentConcomitant topical corticosteroidsSafety of baricitinibSignificant haematological changesCommon adverse eventsPhase II studyPrimary end pointSevere atopic dermatitisAtopic dermatitis severityInvestigator's Global AssessmentPhase III trialsSelective Janus kinase 1Weeks of treatmentNight-time awakeningsNew safety concernsDaily placeboMonotherapy trialsCardiovascular eventsGastrointestinal perforation
2017
JAK inhibitors in dermatology: The promise of a new drug class
Damsky W, King BA. JAK inhibitors in dermatology: The promise of a new drug class. Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 2017, 76: 736-744. PMID: 28139263, PMCID: PMC6035868, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2016.12.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAlopecia AreataAnti-Inflammatory AgentsAzetidinesClinical Trials as TopicDermatitis, AtopicDermatologic AgentsHumansJanus KinasesMolecular Targeted TherapyNitrilesPiperidinesProtein Kinase InhibitorsPsoriasisPurinesPyrazolesPyrimidinesPyrrolesSignal TransductionSkin DiseasesSulfonamidesVitiligoConceptsJAK inhibitorsSoluble inflammatory mediatorsNew drug classesUseful therapeutic strategyDifferent proinflammatoryAtopic dermatitisInflammatory mediatorsInflammatory dermatosesAlopecia areataDrug classesJanus kinase-signal transducerTherapeutic strategiesJAK inhibitionDermatologic therapyKinase-signal transducerTargeted therapeuticsActivator of transcriptionDermatologyJAK-STATInhibitorsPromising new classEarlier reportsInhibition
2016
STATing the obvious: it's time for new treatments in atopic dermatitis
Damsky W, King BA. STATing the obvious: it's time for new treatments in atopic dermatitis. British Journal Of Dermatology 2016, 175: 861-862. PMID: 27790697, DOI: 10.1111/bjd.15036.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2015
Treatment of recalcitrant atopic dermatitis with the oral Janus kinase inhibitor tofacitinib citrate
Levy LL, Urban J, King BA. Treatment of recalcitrant atopic dermatitis with the oral Janus kinase inhibitor tofacitinib citrate. Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 2015, 73: 395-399. PMID: 26194706, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2015.06.045.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSevere atopic dermatitisAtopic dermatitisTofacitinib citrateBody surface area involvementEdema/papulationRecalcitrant atopic dermatitisAD indexSurface area involvementWeeks of treatmentPlacebo control groupAdverse eventsConsecutive patientsArea involvementStandard treatmentControl groupDermatitisSmall sample sizeTreatmentPatientsPossibility of biasSample sizeLichenificationCitrateErythemaScoring