September 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” International guidelines for treating alopecia areata vary, focusing on different treatment options and related health issues.
January 2025 in “Pharmaceutical journal/The pharmaceutical journal” Alopecia areata causes patchy hair loss due to the immune system attacking hair follicles.
March 2022 in “Wound practice & research” New treatments for alopecia areata show promise, but standardized guidelines are needed.
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December 2024 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Treat alopecia areata with personalized plans, using corticosteroids for mild cases and Janus Kinase inhibitors for severe cases, while also offering psychological support.
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January 2016 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing different types of hair loss.
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November 2021 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Women with hair loss may benefit from higher iron levels.
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September 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hair regrows faster in alopecia areata than skin re-pigments in vitiligo due to differences in stem cells and treatment effects.
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September 2021 in “JAMA Dermatology” Different types of persistent hair loss after chemotherapy respond differently to treatments.
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September 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Hospital staff have a higher rate of hair loss than the general population.
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July 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Certain hair and scalp features indicate a worse outcome in alopecia areata.
March 2026 in “Pharmaceuticals” Reporter characteristics affect detection of hair loss from cancer therapy.
Oral betamethasone mini-pulses effectively treat moderate to severe alopecia areata with manageable side effects.
May 2025 in “JAAD reviews.” Current treatments for neutrophilic alopecias in children are limited and often ineffective, especially for males and those of Afro-Caribbean descent.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Dutasteride mesotherapy can cause hair loss in some people.
October 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Male and female pattern hair loss have different molecular pathways, suggesting unique treatment targets for each sex.
August 2023 in “Tzu Chi Medical Journal” Iron deficiency is the main cause of hair loss in women, and iron supplements started within 6 months can improve hair health.
October 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Hair loss due to scarring can be treated by reducing inflammation, removing scar tissue, and transplanting hair. The Follicular Unit Extraction technique is effective but requires skill and time. Future focus should be on scar-less healing methods.
April 2021 in “Indian pediatrics case reports” A child's hair loss after Kawasaki disease may help understand the disease's autoimmune causes.
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October 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The guideline provides recommendations for managing alopecia areata effectively.
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July 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Adults with alopecia areata often have empty follicular openings, while children show more honeycomb pigment patterns.
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December 2025 in “Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine” Phototherapy effectively treats certain alopecia areata types, especially if started early.
November 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The guideline recommends personalized treatment for alopecia areata, including new oral medications and psychological support.
July 2023 in “Al-Azhar Assiut Medical Journal” Trichoscopy helps diagnose and manage hair and scalp disorders in children.
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August 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Alopecia areata is caused by an immune response, and targeting immune cells might help treat it.
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January 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” Thallium, mercury, selenium, and colchicine strongly cause hair loss.
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June 2024 in “JAAD reviews.” Some drugs can cause permanent hair loss, though it's rare.
August 2024 in “Current Protocols” The C3H/HeJ mouse model is useful for studying and testing treatments for alopecia areata.
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April 2025 in “MedComm” Alopecia areata causes unpredictable hair loss, and more research is needed to fully understand and treat it effectively.
March 2026 in “Immunological Medicine” Janus kinase inhibitors help some people with severe alopecia areata regrow hair, but not everyone responds, and relapses can happen.
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January 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The refined wash test is a reliable way to measure daily hair loss and can tell the difference between different types of hair loss.