20 citations
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May 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Low vitamin D receptor levels found in hair loss patients; topical vitamin D treatment suggested.
20 citations
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June 2010 in “Genes and Immunity” Blood tests can help understand the genetic differences in people with alopecia areata, including how severe it is and if it's inherited.
19 citations
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September 2019 in “EMBO molecular medicine” Blocking TSLP reduces skin inflammation and cell overgrowth in psoriasis.
18 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” High and low doses of prednisolone helped 62% of children with severe alopecia regrow hair with some weight gain and mild acne as side effects.
10 citations
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January 2010 in “Acta Histochemica Et Cytochemica” c-kit affects hair growth and color in alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia.
1 citations
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December 2025 in “Scientific Reports” A machine learning model can predict alopecia areata early using specific gene markers.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” The skin's dermal layer contains true stem cells with diverse functions and interactions that need more research to fully understand.
1 citations
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May 2023 in “Prospects in Pharmaceutical Sciences” New cytokine-targeted therapies show promise for treating alopecia areata.
August 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Melanocytes may trigger the immune response in alopecia areata, affecting hair regrowth.
April 2021 in “Sohag Medical Journal” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss, linked to genetic factors and immune system issues, with no cure yet.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Both atopy and eosinophilia are linked to more severe hair loss in people with alopecia areata.
67 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” The document concludes that alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease without a definitive cure, but treatments like corticosteroids are commonly used.
1 citations
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September 2023 in “Journal of drugs in dermatology” Alopecia areata causes unpredictable hair loss and emotional distress, with no cure and limited treatment options.
26 citations
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June 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Regenerative therapies show promise for treating vitiligo and alopecia areata.
12 citations
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May 2017 in “Pharmacology & therapeutics” Targeting immune tolerance issues in Alopecia Areata could restore hair growth and maintain remission.
4 citations
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July 2022 in “Journal of health economics and outcomes research” Alopecia areata in US adolescents leads to significant healthcare costs and usage.
4 citations
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March 2024 in “Quality of Life Research” More severe hair loss in alopecia areata greatly impacts patients and caregivers.
3 citations
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January 2015 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Medical Sciences” Corticosteroids may not effectively control oxidative stress in alopecia areata, possibly leading to relapses.
1 citations
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May 2023 in “Ayna Klinik Psikoloji Dergisi” Alopecia Areata is linked to higher depression levels.
November 2025 in “International Journal of Recent Innovations in Medicine and Clinical Research” Understanding different types of hair loss helps in accurate diagnosis and treatment.
March 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy” More severe alopecia areata can lower quality of life.
January 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Stressful life events may trigger alopecia areata.
Alopecia Areata has no cure, treatments are limited, and the condition often recurs, but new therapies like JAK inhibitors show promise.
January 2025 in “Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College” Alopecia Areata affects both genders almost equally, mostly on the scalp, with common signs like yellow dots and exclamation mark hairs, especially in young people.
April 2026 in “Boletín Médico Del Hospital Infantil de México (English Edition)” This study of 105 pediatric patients with alopecia areata (AA) found that 90% had comorbidities, with allergic rhinitis and atopic dermatitis being the most common. Autoimmune comorbidities were present in 15.2% of patients, notably autoimmune thyroid disease. Localized AA, the most common subtype, was linked to better treatment outcomes, shorter disease duration, fewer relapses, and fewer treatments. The study emphasizes the importance of identifying associated diseases in pediatric AA patients for timely treatment and suggests that larger studies are needed to confirm these findings. Conducted at a single hospital, the study's generalizability may be limited.
March 2026 in “Reports of Vinnytsia National Medical University” Alopecia areata in young Ukrainian men varies in severity, requiring personalized treatment.
April 2024 in “Dermatology and therapy” In Denmark from 1995 to 2016, hospital-treated alopecia areata cases increased, mostly affecting women and those over 50.
175 citations
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December 2014 in “PLoS Biology” Macrophages help activate hair follicle stem cells, affecting hair growth and skin repair.
170 citations
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July 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Wnt ligands are crucial for hair growth and repair.
January 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A specific enzyme is essential for proper hair follicle stem cell development and healthy skin.