Alopecia Areata
January 2026
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43 / 43 resultsresearch Efficacy and Safety of Deuruxolitinib, an Oral Selective Janus Kinase 1/2 Inhibitor, in Adults with Alopecia Areata: Results from the THRIVE-AA2 Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Trial
Deuruxolitinib effectively regrows hair in adults with alopecia areata and is well tolerated.
research Efficacy and Safety of Ritlecitinib in Adults and Adolescents With Alopecia Areata: A Randomised, Double-Blind, Multicentre, Phase 2b–3 Trial
Ritlecitinib effectively treats alopecia areata and is well-tolerated.
research Hair Follicle Immune Privilege and Its Collapse in Alopecia Areata
Hair follicles are normally protected from the immune system, but when this protection fails, it can cause hair loss in alopecia areata.
research Efficacy of Antihistamines in Combination with Topical Corticosteroid and Superficial Cryotherapy for Treatment of Alopecia Areata: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Adding antihistamines to topical corticosteroid and cryotherapy may improve hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
research A Hair-Raising History of Alopecia Areata
The document concludes that understanding and treatments for alopecia areata have significantly advanced, now recognizing it as an autoimmune disorder.
research Alopecia Areata: A Long-Term Follow-Up Study of 104 Patients
Older age at onset of alopecia areata leads to less severe and shorter episodes, with most patients experiencing significant hair regrowth.
research Hair Regrowth Outcomes of Contact Immunotherapy for Patients With Alopecia Areata
Contact immunotherapy can improve hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
research Increased Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency in Patients with Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
People with alopecia areata often have lower vitamin D levels and are more likely to be deficient in it.
research Cancer Risk in Patients with Alopecia Areata: A Nationwide Population-Based Matched Cohort Study
Alopecia areata patients have varied cancer risks, with some cancers being lower and others higher.
research Trichoscopy of Alopecia Areata: An Update
Trichoscopy helps diagnose and monitor alopecia areata by looking at a combination of specific hair and scalp features.
research Immune Privilege Collapse And Alopecia Development: Is Stress A Factor
Stress may trigger hair loss by affecting immune protection in hair follicles.
research Hair Follicle Immune Privilege Revisited: The Key to Alopecia Areata Management
Restoring hair bulb immune privilege is crucial for managing alopecia areata.
research Alopecia Areata: Treatment Options and Efficacy
Some treatments can help with a hair loss condition called alopecia areata, but none ensure lasting results; choices depend on the person, with JAK inhibitors showing promise for severe cases.
research Evaluation of the Relationship Between Alopecia Areata and Viral Antigen Exposure
Hepatitis B virus exposure may be linked to increased risk of alopecia areata.
research T-Cell Induced-Self MHC Class I/Peptide Complexes May Enable De Novo Tolerance Induction to Neo-Antigens Occurring Outside of the Thymus
Hair follicles may help teach the immune system to tolerate new self-antigens, but this can sometimes cause hair loss.
research Health-Related Quality of Life Among Patients With Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review
People with alopecia areata, a skin disease, generally have a poor quality of life, especially if more of their scalp is affected.
research Alopecia Areata and Health-Related Quality of Life: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Alopecia areata significantly lowers the quality of life, especially in emotional and mental health aspects.
research Topical Ruxolitinib for the Treatment of Alopecia Universalis
Topical Ruxolitinib may safely treat severe hair loss.
research Functional Interpretation of Genome-Wide Association Study Evidence in Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata is linked to immune-related genes, suggesting JAK inhibitors as a potential treatment.
research Reversal of Alopecia Areata Following Treatment With the JAK1/2 Inhibitor Baricitinib
A patient with Alopecia Areata had complete hair regrowth after using the drug baricitinib.
research Efficacy and Safety of Diphenylcyclopropenone Alone or in Combination with Anthralin in the Treatment of Chronic Extensive Alopecia Areata: A Retrospective Case Series
Combining diphenylcyclopropenone with anthralin is more effective for hair regrowth in alopecia areata than using diphenylcyclopropenone alone, but may cause more side effects.
research Macrophages Contribute to the Cyclic Activation of Adult Hair Follicle Stem Cells
Macrophages help activate hair follicle stem cells, affecting hair growth and skin repair.
research Alopecia Areata Is Driven by Cytotoxic T Lymphocytes and Is Reversed by JAK Inhibition
Alopecia areata can be reversed by JAK inhibitors, promoting hair regrowth.
research Evaluation and Diagnosis of the Hair Loss Patient
Trichoscopy is a quick, cost-effective tool for diagnosing different hair loss conditions.
research Killing Two Birds with One Stone: Oral Tofacitinib Reverses Alopecia Universalis in a Patient with Plaque Psoriasis
A man with severe hair loss and skin disease regrew his hair with no side effects after taking tofacitinib.
research Trichoscopy in Alopecias: Diagnosis Simplified
Trichoscopy is a useful, non-invasive way to diagnose different types of hair loss.
research Alopecia Areata Update
Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune condition often starting before age 20, with varied treatment success and a need for personalized treatment plans.
research Alopecia Areata: An Autoimmune Disease Causing Hair Loss
Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss with no cure and treatments that often don't work well.
research Transcriptional Profiling in Alopecia Areata Defines Immune and Cell Cycle Control Related Genes Within Disease-Specific Signatures
The study found that immune responses disrupt hair growth cycles, causing hair loss in alopecia areata.
research Genome-Wide Association Study in Alopecia Areata Implicates Both Innate and Adaptive Immunity
Alopecia areata involves both innate and adaptive immunity, with specific genes linked to the disease.
research Alopecia Areata Update
Half of people with Alopecia Areata may see hair regrowth within a year without treatment, but recovery is unpredictable.
research Maintenance of Hair Follicle Immune Privilege Is Linked to Prevention of NK Cell Attack
Hair follicles prevent NK cell attacks to avoid hair loss.
research Probing the Effects of Stress Mediators on the Human Hair Follicle
Stress-related substance P may lead to hair loss and negatively affect hair growth.
research A Comparison of the Efficacy, Relapse Rate, and Side Effects Among Three Modalities of Systemic Corticosteroid Therapy for Alopecia Areata
imTA and pulse therapy are effective for alopecia areata with manageable side effects, but relapse rates need improvement.
research Placebo-Controlled Oral Pulse Prednisolone Therapy in Alopecia Areata
Oral prednisolone helps hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
research The Pattern and Profile of Alopecia Areata in Singapore: A Study of 219 Asians
Alopecia areata mainly affects young people and has significant psychological impacts, especially in males.
research Twice Weekly 5 mg Dexamethasone Oral Pulse in the Treatment of Extensive Alopecia Areata
Twice-weekly 5 mg dexamethasone can effectively treat extensive alopecia areata in many patients.
research The Anagen Hair Cycle Induces Systemic Immunosuppression of Contact Hypersensitivity in Mice
Hair growth phase in mice weakens certain immune responses.
research Eosinophils in Fibrous Tracts and Near Hair Bulbs: A Helpful Diagnostic Feature of Alopecia Areata
Finding eosinophils near hair bulbs helps diagnose alopecia areata.
research Hair Cycle-Dependent Changes in Skin Immune Functions: Anagen-Associated Depression of Sensitization for Contact Hypersensitivity in Mice
research Systemic Steroids With or Without 2% Topical Minoxidil in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Steroids help hair regrowth, and minoxidil slows post-steroid hair loss, but effects are temporary.
research Juvenile Versus Maturity-Onset Alopecia Areata: A Comparative Retrospective Clinical Study
Juvenile alopecia areata is more severe and has a worse prognosis than maturity-onset alopecia areata.
research Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Evaluation of Topical Minoxidil in Extensive Alopecia Areata
Minoxidil helps hair growth in 63.6% of alopecia patients, with 27.3% having excellent results.
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community Is this normal? (losing hair on side of head)
The user is concerned about potential alopecia areata. They are seeking advice on whether this condition is normal.
community What hair loss pattern is this?
The user noticed small circular hairless spots after a buzz cut and has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss. They are experiencing continuous shedding and thinning, and it is suggested they consult a dermatologist for a scalp examination and possible biopsy to determine if it's alopecia areata or androgenetic alopecia.
community 25M Exploring Causes of Hair Loss: TE, Alopecia, or AGA?
The user is experiencing hair loss with possible causes including chronic telogen effluvium, diffuse alopecia areata, and androgenic alopecia. They have tried treatments like Nizoral shampoo, minoxidil, and finasteride, and are considering a biopsy for further clarity.
community 35M with alopecia areata - Treatments failing, next steps?
A 35-year-old with alopecia areata has tried finasteride, topical and oral minoxidil, and dutasteride without success in stopping hair loss. The dermatologist suggests JAK inhibitors, but they are too costly, leading to uncertainty about the cause of hair loss.
community Alopecia Areata Question
A user with alopecia totalis, borderline universalis, seeks advice on getting into a Xeljanz trial or appealing insurance for coverage. They experienced significant hair regrowth but are now seeing hair loss again and want to try Xeljanz.
community Androgenic alopecia exclusively on the vertex of the scalp
A user experienced androgenic alopecia starting at the vertex without frontal hairline recession and is seeking information on this pattern. Another user noted that vertex or diffuse hair loss is common among men.