14 citations
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January 2010 in “Dermatology” Some people with congenital triangular alopecia have a central tuft of hair in the bald patch, but the cause is unknown.
1 citations
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April 2022 in “The Journal of Family Practice” CCCA causes progressive hair loss in Black women, starting from a central scalp patch.
October 2023 in “Applied materials today” New treatment for hair loss using special microneedles shows promise in reducing inflammation and promoting hair growth.
June 1992 in “Inpharma Weekly” Patch testing with different solvents helps find the right minoxidil formulation for those with scalp allergies.
Poly-L-lactic acid injections can cause hair loss and skin issues.
January 2022 in “Archivos Argentinos de Pediatria” The child's hair loss was due to syphilis and improved after penicillin treatment.
13 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” Alopecia areata and vitiligo can coexist, respond well to treatment, and may have a better prognosis together.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” Homeopathic treatment may help manage alopecia areata.
12 citations
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August 2022 in “Journal of Controlled Release” A new microneedle patch effectively promotes hair growth by increasing blood vessel formation around hair follicles.
6 citations
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April 2014 in “PubMed” A man got brown patches on his skin (melasma) after taking finasteride, a hair loss treatment.
3 citations
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December 2024 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Lichen planopilaris can cause patchy hair loss in children and may respond to certain treatments.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Denosumab may cause alopecia areata.
January 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” A man with hair loss and a scalp lump was diagnosed with a diffuse neurofibroma but chose not to have surgery.
5 citations
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October 2012 in “Veterinary Pathology” A Doberman Pinscher had a rare form of autoimmune disease causing hair loss and other severe symptoms.
February 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Concentrated growth factors can effectively treat hair loss caused by filler injections.
71 citations
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March 2009 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” Alopecia areata can cause unpredictable hair loss, and treatments like corticosteroids and minoxidil may help but have varying side effects.
44 citations
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December 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain genetic markers, especially the MICA gene, are linked to alopecia areata.
20 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology Research” Oral zinc sulphate effectively treats alopecia areata with few side effects.
95 citations
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November 2018 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Alopecia areata treatment varies, with no optimal method established yet.
5 citations
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February 2012 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Two red-haired men with alopecia areata regrew black hair instead of red.
February 2026 in “Cureus” Trichoscopy helps correctly diagnose alopecia areata, not syphilitic alopecia, in patients with recent syphilis.
December 2024 in “Minia Journal of Medical Research” White hair in alopecia areata may be linked to reduced Sox10 expression.
69 citations
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December 2006 in “Archives of dermatology” Adalimumab may cause severe hair loss in some patients.
2 citations
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January 2020 in “Enlighten: Theses (The University of Glasgow)” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease causing hair loss, and targeting macrophages may help treat it.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” A 6-year-old boy's leg hair loss was due to friction from sitting cross-legged, and it usually resolves on its own.
May 2020 in “Lithuanian University of Health Sciences” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease causing hair loss, with treatments often ineffective but new options are being researched.
January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” The document concludes that doctors should recognize congenital triangular alopecia to avoid unnecessary treatments, as it does not respond to steroids like alopecia areata does.
104 citations
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March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil helps hair growth in 63.6% of alopecia patients, with 27.3% having excellent results.
18 citations
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July 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Folliculotropic mycosis fungoides can look like alopecia areata.
December 2023 in “Medical & Clinical Case Reports Journal” Ayurvedic treatment, including leech therapy, can effectively regrow hair in alopecia areata.