Understanding both skin and mental health aspects of alopecia areata is crucial for better patient care.
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May 2019 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” Apremilast helps regrow hair in hard-to-treat alopecia areata.
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December 1964 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Congenital atrichia is a rare condition where children are born without hair, and treatment is often ineffective.
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June 2020 in “Türkderm Türk deri hastalıkları ve frengi arşivi” Yellow dots and short vellus hairs are key signs for diagnosing alopecia areata using trichoscopy.
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March 2021 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Alopecia areata greatly harms quality of life, causing emotional and social issues.
February 2013 in “UNESP Institutional Repository (São Paulo State University)” Female pattern alopecia causes hair thinning due to shrinking hair follicles.
December 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing Atrichia with Papular Lesions in children without needing a biopsy.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Ayurvedic treatments significantly improved hair regrowth in a woman with alopecia areata.
April 2022 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” Accurate diagnosis and understanding of alopecia areata in children are crucial for proper treatment.
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August 2014 in “International Research Journal of Pharmacy” Nasal therapy with sesame oil and head massage with neem oil effectively reduce dandruff.
March 2024 in “Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli Üniversitesi SBE Dergisi” Art therapy may help reduce anxiety and depression in people with Alopecia Areata.
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March 2010 in “Dermatologica Sinica” A Taiwanese patient had hair loss and skin bumps without the usual gene mutation, suggesting other genetic factors might be involved.
November 2024 in “Journal of Young Pharmacists” Siddha medicine helped a child regrow hair lost from alopecia areata.
October 2023 in “Skin health and disease” Alopecia areata costs individuals about 3% of their income, with women, Asians, those with lower income, and more severe symptoms spending more.
March 2024 in “INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH” Polarity Analysis with Calcarea Carbonica may effectively treat alopecia areata with fewer side effects.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Segmented hair color changes can indicate active alopecia areata.
June 2021 in “Journal of emerging technologies and innovative research” Onion and Aloe vera can help protect hair from damage caused by hair dyes.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Ayurvedic treatments helped regrow hair and reduce bald patches in a woman with alopecia areata.
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February 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” People with autism are more likely to develop alopecia areata than those without autism.
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September 2023 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Patients with Alopecia Areata often have higher anxiety and depression.
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January 2020 Alopecia areata causes patchy hair loss, and certain hair features can suggest its presence.
Alopecia areata is more common in males, often appears as patchy hair loss, and is strongly linked to anemia.
July 2025 in “Journal of Case Reports and Scientific Images” Homeopathy can safely help regrow hair and improve well-being in alopecia areata.
July 2024 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Darker hair colors may increase the risk of alopecia areata, while lighter hair colors may decrease it.
November 2024 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Alopecia areata greatly affects quality of life, needing psychological support.
February 2026 in “The Plant Journal” ADF8 and ADF11 help root hairs grow by responding to hormones and environmental signals.
December 2023 in “Panacea Journal of Medical Sciences” Alopecia areata is often linked to personal or family history of allergies and autoimmune diseases.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Ayurvedic treatments using herbs and therapies aim to balance the body to control hair loss and promote regrowth.
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September 2023 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society” Exclamation mark hairs and broken hairs best indicate active alopecia areata.
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December 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Hispanic/Latinx patients with alopecia areata often have it before age 40, with females and certain health conditions like rheumatoid arthritis more commonly affected.