research The burden of alopecia areata: A scoping review focusing on quality of life, mental health and work productivity
Alopecia areata greatly affects people's life quality, mental health, and work life.
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research The Frequency of Alopecia and Quality of Life in High-School Students in Rural Areas (Sivrihisar, Mahmudiye, Alpu, Beylikova) of Eskisehir
Hair loss was found in 37.4% of surveyed rural high-school students in Eskisehir, Turkey, affecting their quality of life, especially in general health and mental well-being.
research Clinical and epidemiological features of atopic type of alopecia areata
Atopic diseases worsen alopecia areata, leading to earlier onset and more severe forms.
research Clinical and Genetic Aspects of Alopecia Areata: A Cutting Edge Review
Hair loss from Alopecia Areata is caused by both genes and environment, with several treatments available but challenges in cost and relapse remain.
research Frequency of the Types of Alopecia at Twenty-Two Specialist Hair Clinics: A Multicenter Study
The most common hair loss type at specialist clinics is androgenetic alopecia, especially in younger men, followed by alopecia areata and telogen effluvium, with differences seen across regions.
research Diagnosis and Management of Alopecia in Children
The guide explains how to identify and treat children's hair loss, including fungal infections, autoimmune disorders, hairstyle changes, self-correcting conditions, and behavioral therapy for hair-pulling.
research “‘You lose your hair, what’s the big deal?’ I was so embarrassed, I was so self-conscious, I was so depressed:” a qualitative interview study to understand the psychosocial burden of alopecia areata
Alopecia Areata (AA) causes significant emotional distress, including feelings of embarrassment, depression, and anxiety, and impacts social interactions and daily activities.
research Implication of Human Bacterial Gut Microbiota on Immune-Mediated and Autoimmune Dermatological Diseases and Their Comorbidities: A Narrative Review
An imbalance in gut bacteria is linked to skin immune diseases and may affect their outcomes and related health issues.
research Successful use of bimatoprost in the treatment of alopecia of the eyelashes
Bimatoprost helped a girl grow her eyelashes back quickly and without serious side effects.
research Simvastatin/Ezetimibe Therapy for Recalcitrant Alopecia Areata: An Open Prospective Study of 14 Patients
Simvastatin/ezetimibe may help some patients with severe alopecia areata regrow hair.
research Alopecia Areata in the Elderly: A 10-Year Retrospective Study
Alopecia areata in elderly people is usually mild and responds well to treatment.
research The correlation between corona virus disease 2019 and alopecia areata: a literature review
COVID-19 can increase the risk of hair loss, especially in people over 40.
research Subclinical Atherosclerosis in Alopecia Areata: Usefulness of Arterial Ultrasound for Disease Diagnosis and Analysis of Its Relationship with Cardiometabolic Parameters
Alopecia areata patients have a higher risk of subclinical atherosclerosis, and carotid ultrasound can help assess their cardiovascular risk.
research Psychological Stress-Induced Pathogenesis of Alopecia Areata: Autoimmune and Apoptotic Pathways
Stress may contribute to hair loss in alopecia areata by affecting immune responses and cell death in hair follicles.
research Alopecia Areata after COVID-19 Vaccines
Some people with a history of autoimmune hair loss experienced worsening symptoms after COVID-19 vaccination.
research The genetically programmed hair growth cycle and alopecia: what is there to know?
The document concludes that hair loss is complex, affects many people, has limited treatments, and requires more research on its causes and psychological impact.
research Alopecia Areata of the Nails: Diagnosis and Management
Alopecia Areata can affect nails, often improving on its own, but JAK inhibitors may help.
research Ocular comorbidities and its relation to clinical and dermoscopic features in patients with alopecia areata: a case-control study
Routine eye exams may be needed for alopecia areata patients due to common eye issues.
research Epidemiological, Clinical, Trichoscopic, and Histopathological Features of Lupus Erythematous Mimicking Alopecia Areata: A Multicenter Retrospective Study
Lupus erythematosus can mimic alopecia areata, and trichoscopy is key for accurate diagnosis and better patient outcomes.
research Detection of Serum Levels of Interleukins-17, 21, 6 and Tumor Necrosis Factor-α in Patients with Patchy Alopecia Areata and Their Association with Disease Severity
Higher levels of certain proteins in the blood are linked to more severe patchy alopecia areata.
research Loose anagen hair syndrome: An unusual cause of alopecia in a child
Alopecia areata has different forms and can significantly affect quality of life, especially in more severe cases.
research A study of plasma zinc levels in Thais with androgenetic alopecia
People with hair loss have low zinc levels; zinc supplements and laser therapy may help.
research Review of quality of life studies in women with alopecia
Alopecia significantly lowers women's quality of life, with psychological and social challenges, highlighting the importance of early treatment and support.
research Factors predicting response to oral methylprednisolone tapering treatment in alopecia areata: A retrospective study
Younger patients and those with more hair loss are less likely to benefit from oral steroid treatment for hair loss, and low vitamin D may predict relapse.
research Vitiligo: A comprehensive overview
Vitiligo is a skin condition causing white spots, more common in women, often starts before age 20, and can affect mental health.
research Allergen desensitization reduces the severity of relapsed alopecia areata in dust‐mite allergic patients
Allergen desensitization reduces hair loss severity in dust-mite allergic alopecia areata patients.
research Dupilumab for the treatment of alopecia areata in children with atopic dermatitis
Dupilumab may help treat alopecia areata in children with atopic dermatitis, but it can also cause new hair loss.
research Comparing quality of life, anxiety, depression, sleep disturbance, and associated factors in vitiligo and alopecia areata patients
Alopecia areata patients have worse quality of life, anxiety, and depression than vitiligo patients.
research Alopecia Areata in Skin of Color Patients: New Considerations Sparked by the Approval of Baricitinib
The paper concludes that the new medication baricitinib needs further testing in a more diverse group of patients with alopecia areata.
research Clinical, Demographic and Laboratory Features of Children with Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata severity in children is linked to atopy history, disease duration, and nail involvement, but not anemia.