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November 2024 in “JAAD reviews.” Patients with alopecia areata prefer effective, safe, and convenient treatments, especially topical ones.
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June 2023 in “Cosmoderma” Trichoscopy is better than the hair pull test for tracking alopecia areata.
May 2026 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Stress is often linked to alopecia areata, and education can help patients cope better.
September 2025 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” New medications could improve treatment for severe alopecia areata in Australia.
August 2025 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Experts created guidelines for who in Australia can get subsidized JAK inhibitor therapy for alopecia areata.
May 2025 in “Preprints.org” Unique microRNA patterns can help diagnose and treat severe alopecia areata.
October 2023 in “The Open Dermatology Journal” Baricitinib is effective for severe alopecia areata with manageable side effects, mainly upper respiratory infections.
May 2023 in “Advances in medicine” Alopecia areata significantly impacts patients' mental health and quality of life.
January 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Bimatoprost and clobetasol are both effective for scalp hair loss, but bimatoprost works faster, has fewer side effects, and grows more colored hair.
July 2018 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” Platelet rich plasma was slightly more effective than no treatment for hair loss in alopecia areata patients.
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August 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” To diagnose hair loss, use a systematic approach including history, exams, and tests.
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” Polarized dermoscopy is slightly better than nonpolarized for diagnosing hair disorders, with each method having its own strengths.
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May 2016 in “Current Opinion in Pediatrics” Children's hair loss can be caused by various factors and should be treated with appropriate, age-specific methods and psychological support.
January 2026 in “Forum Dermatologicum” Hair loss can be caused by cancer, treatments, or skin conditions, and trichoscopy helps diagnose it.
December 2025 in “Medicine” Glutamine may protect against alopecia areata, while certain cholesterol and glucose levels may increase risk.
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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.
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April 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical corticosteroids are the best initial treatment for children's alopecia areata.
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June 2021 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” JAK inhibitors show promise in effectively treating hair loss from alopecia areata.
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October 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Ritlecitinib effectively treats alopecia areata and is safe for long-term use in people 12 and older.
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April 2020 in “Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology” Alopecia areata may be linked to scalp microbiome differences, suggesting potential treatments with prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics.
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March 2022 in “Journal of inflammation research” Baricitinib shows promise as a new treatment for certain skin conditions like alopecia areata.
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September 2021 in “Journal of Inflammation Research” Alopecia areata patients, especially women with nail issues or atopic diseases, are at higher risk for other autoimmune diseases.
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February 2022 in “JAAD International” COVID-19 may be linked to hair loss or worsening of hair loss in some people.
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October 2022 in “Genes” Our microbiome may affect the development of the hair loss condition Alopecia Areata, but more research is needed to understand this relationship.
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Trichology” Too much epidermal growth factor can cause hair loss.
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August 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), a protein-rich extract from a patient's blood, shows promise in improving hair density, thickness, and quality, but the best method of use and number of treatments needed for noticeable results are still unclear.
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September 2024 in “JAAD reviews.” Topical corticosteroids are recommended first for treating pediatric alopecia areata due to their safety and ease of use.
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April 2024 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Microneedles combined with conventional therapies show promise in treating alopecia areata.
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September 2022 in “Nepal journal of dermatology, venereology & leprology” Apremilast shows promise for several skin conditions but needs more research.
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May 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” African American adults and non-White children experience more hair loss episodes than White patients with alopecia areata.