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January 2018 Diffuse alopecia areata causes widespread hair thinning due to an autoimmune response.
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November 2003 in “Veterinary pathology” Hair loss in mice starts with immune cells damaging hair roots before it becomes visible.
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February 1993 in “Endocrine reviews” Androgen conjugates might be better indicators of skin sensitivity to hormones in women with excessive hair growth.
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March 2026 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” JAK inhibitors for alopecia areata have different safety risks, requiring specific monitoring for each drug.
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December 2001 in “Experimental dermatology” Gonadal hormones significantly affect the severity of alopecia areata in mice.
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December 2015 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Using a certain drug on the skin can help prevent hair loss caused by pulling on the hair.
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October 2022 in “Дерматовенерология Косметология” EGFR inhibitors for lung cancer can cause severe skin issues.
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October 2016 in “Experimental dermatology” Hair follicles may help teach the immune system to tolerate new self-antigens, but this can sometimes cause hair loss.
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October 2014 in “Orbit” Lacrimal gland inflammation and alopecia areata can happen together due to autoimmune issues.
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January 2019 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A genetic marker linked to a type of hair loss was found in most patients studied.
May 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Tofacitinib is an effective and safe treatment for alopecia areata.
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January 2007 in “Elsevier eBooks” Alopecia areata is a reversible, autoimmune-related hair loss that can have significant emotional impact and uncertain treatment effectiveness.
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January 2024 in “International Journal of Applied Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.” Higher EGF levels are linked to more severe alopecia areata.