research A review on laser and light-based therapies for alopecia areata
Laser and light therapies, especially the 308 nm excimer laser, are effective and safe for treating alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
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research Quality of life in South African Black women with alopecia: a pilot study
Alopecia greatly lowers the quality of life for South African Black women, especially affecting their self-image and social interactions.
research Alopecia in general medicine
The document concludes that diagnosing and treating hair loss is complex and requires understanding its psychological effects and underlying causes, while also calling for more research and new treatments.
research Congenital triangular alopecia: A close mimicker of alopecia areata
CTA is often mistaken for AA but doesn't respond to steroids and may require hair transplantation.
research Diphencyprone and topical tacrolimus as two topical immunotherapeutic modalities. Are they effective in the treatment of alopecia areata among Egyptian patients? A study using CD4, CD8 and MHC II as markers
Diphencyprone is effective for treating patchy hair loss in alopecia areata, but tacrolimus is not.
research The current state of play in the histopathologic assessment of alopecia: two for one or one for two?
The document concludes that choosing the right biopsy site is crucial for accurate alopecia diagnosis, and combining methods can improve results.
research Chemotherapy-Induced Hair Loss: The Use of Biomarkers for Predicting Alopecic Severity and Treatment Efficacy
Scalp cooling to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy works for some but not all, and studying hair damage markers could improve prevention and treatment.
research Halo naevi, vitiligo and diffuse alopecia areata associated with tocilizumab therapy
Tocilizumab therapy may cause skin and hair conditions like halo naevi, vitiligo, and alopecia areata.
research Exacerbation of alopecia areata during pegylated interferon alpha-2b and ribavirin therapy, possibly due to the collapse of hair follicle immune privilege
A woman's hair loss worsened after starting hepatitis C treatment due to immune changes in her hair follicles.
research Temporary radiation-induced alopecia after embolization of a cerebral arteriovenous malformation
Temporary hair loss can occur after brain AVM treatment but usually regrows in 8 weeks.
research Hair transplantation in burn scar alopecia
Hair transplantation effectively treats burn scar alopecia, improving self-esteem and confidence.
research Docetaxel and permanent alopecia
Some breast cancer patients treated with high-dose docetaxel may experience permanent hair loss.
research The management of androgenetic alopecia in women
This text talks about how to treat hair loss in women. It suggests different options and stresses the importance of support.
research The ‘bald’ phenotype (androgenetic alopecia) is caused by the high glycaemic, high cholesterol and low mineral ‘western diet’
Western diet may cause male pattern baldness; low glycemic diet with magnesium could help.
research Dermatologist and Patient Perceptions of Treatment Success in Alopecia Areata and Evaluation of Clinical Outcome Assessments in Japan
Both dermatologists and patients in Japan agree that treatment success for alopecia areata is having 20% or less scalp hair loss.
research Two mouse mutations mapped to chromosome 11 with differing morphologies but similar progressive inflammatory alopecia
Two mouse mutations cause similar hair loss despite different skin changes.
research Incidence and risk factors for alopecia in survivors of critical illness: A multi-centre observational study
Many survivors of critical illness, especially those with sepsis, experience hair loss.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia: a disease fascinating for the researcher, disappointing for the clinician and distressing for the patient
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a poorly understood condition that is hard to treat and causes distressing hair loss.
research What's missing from this picture? An approach to alopecia in children
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of alopecia in children relies on thorough examination and history, and while treatments exist, none can alter the course of alopecia areata, which can significantly affect a child's psychological well-being.
research Apremilast and tofacitinib exert differential effects in the humanized mouse model of alopecia areata
Tofacitinib was more effective than apremilast in treating hair loss in a mouse model of alopecia areata.
research Understanding patient and physician perceptions of male androgenetic alopecia treatments in Asia-Pacific and Latin America
Patients and doctors find current hair loss treatments unsatisfying and believe involving patients in decisions improves results.
research Permanent chemotherapy-induced nonscarring alopecia and premature ovarian failure
Chemotherapy caused a woman's permanent hair loss and early menopause.
research Anterolateral leg alopecia: Common but commonly ignored
Hair loss on the lower legs is common in middle-aged men, usually harmless, and doesn't need treatment.
research Techniques for the discovery and evaluation of drugs against alopecia
We need better treatments for hair loss, and while test-tube methods are helpful, they can't fully replace animal tests for evaluating new hair growth treatments.
research Feline paraneoplastic alopecia associated with metastasising intestinal carcinoma
A cat with hair loss and illness was found to have cancer spread from its colon.
research Alopecia in Harlequin mutant mice is associated with reduced AIF protein levels and expression of retroviral elements
Harlequin mutant mice have hair loss due to low AIF protein levels and retroviral element activity.
research Impact of Previous Alopecia Areata Treatment on Efficacy Responses up to Week 48 Following Ritlecitinib Treatment: A Post Hoc Analysis
Previous alopecia areata treatments do not affect the long-term effectiveness of ritlecitinib.
research Alopecia Universalis Occurring after Alemtuzumab Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis. A Two-Year Follow-Up of Two Patients
Two patients developed complete hair loss after Alemtuzumab treatment for MS, with no regrowth after two years.
research Alopecia and ocular alterations: a role for Minoxidil?
Minoxidil, a common alopecia medication, might cause eye changes due to its properties and lack of tissue selectivity.
research Alopecia Areata Treatment Patterns and Satisfaction: Results of a Real-World Cross-Sectional Survey in Europe
Current treatments for severe alopecia areata are unsatisfactory, highlighting the need for better options.