Chinese Journal of Dermatology ›› 2024, e20230528.doi: 10.35541/cjd.20230528

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Clinical application of baricitinib in dermatology

Gao Jinping1, Zhang Xuejun1,2   

  1. 1Department of Dermatology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Institute of Dermatology, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, China; 2Department of Dermatology, the Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, Jiangsu, China
  • Received:2023-09-11 Revised:2024-10-27 Online:2024-01-29 Published:2024-12-09
  • Contact: Zhang Xuejun E-mail:ayzxj@vip.sina.com

Abstract: 【Abstract】 Baricitinib, as a Janus kinase (JAK)1/JAK2 inhibitor, is primarily used for immunoinflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. However, it has certain therapeutic potential in the field of dermatology and has shown promising efficacy in clinical trials. This review summarizes the application of baricitinib in the treatment of skin diseases in recent years, aiming to provide more comprehensive clinical medication guidance for clinicians.

Key words: Janus kinase inhibitors, Baricitinib, Inflammation, Autoimmunity, Skin diseases, Clinical application DOI: 10.35541/cjd.20230528