54 citations
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September 2019 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Tofacitinib is somewhat effective for alopecia areata, but more research is needed on its safety and long-term effects.
49 citations
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July 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Some people experienced hair loss after mesotherapy treatments for hair loss.
48 citations
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November 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tofacitinib 2% ointment helped hair regrow in 3 out of 10 patients with alopecia areata, but caused side effects like scalp irritation and raised cholesterol in some.
41 citations
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September 2018 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” No systemic treatment for alopecia areata has strong evidence of effectiveness.
36 citations
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November 1961 in “Archives of Dermatology” The document suggests that the traditional understanding of hair growth cycles and alopecia may be inaccurate and that blood supply plays a significant role in hair growth and loss.
34 citations
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October 2017 in “Archivos Argentinos De Pediatria” Alopecia Areata is a complex, unpredictable autoimmune hair loss condition with limited treatment options and a significant psychological impact.
30 citations
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December 1972 in “Archives of dermatology” The steroid solution can regrow hair but often causes skin issues and doesn't work long-term.
29 citations
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January 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair loss due to syphilis can be identified using trichoscopy and is treatable with antibiotics.
29 citations
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June 2013 in “Journal of the Saudi Society of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune hair loss condition treated with corticosteroids, and histologic confirmation is the best diagnosis method.
24 citations
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February 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A woman with cervical cancer had rare scalp metastasis causing a unique type of hair loss.
14 citations
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November 2009 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Topical prostaglandin E2 can help treat both alopecia areata and vitiligo.
12 citations
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August 2019 in “Dermatitis” Dupilumab for skin problems might reactivate hair loss in some patients.
10 citations
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July 2008 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Increased mucin in the skin might indicate lupus in patients with hair loss, but more research is needed.
10 citations
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May 1983 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Some people with severe hair loss saw hair regrowth after a specific light and drug treatment.
8 citations
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October 1989 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A 5-year-old boy's seasonal hair loss is linked to his allergies.
7 citations
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Two siblings both had a rare case of alopecia areata at the same time.
3 citations
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May 2023 in “Precision clinical medicine” Researchers found four genes that could help diagnose severe alopecia areata early.
1 citations
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December 2024 in “Dermatology and Therapy” The STRIAA tool helps doctors quickly and effectively assess the severity of Alopecia Areata.
1 citations
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January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” The document says a skin condition called alopecia areata causes hair loss and stress, and is treated with strong skin creams, injections, or other therapies, but treatment success varies.
August 2025 in “Libyan Medical Journal” People with vitiligo or alopecia areata have higher anxiety and depression than healthy people.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” Microneedling can effectively promote hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Medical Arts” Latanoprost is more effective than minoxidil for treating alopecia areata.
Mirror-image twins can have alopecia areata on opposite sides of their heads.
January 2024 in “International journal of homoeopathic sciences” Early intervention and patient education are crucial for managing alopecia areata.
October 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Folliculitis Decalvans and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia can coexist in people with darker skin, showing features of both conditions.
October 2021 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Alopecia areata causes patchy hair loss and involves immune system disruptions.
A teenager had both alopecia areata and vitiligo, which are rare to occur together.
September 2018 in “The Medical Journal of Cairo University/The Medical Journal of Cairo University” Polarized light therapy helps hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
January 2017 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” A man with severe hair loss regrew hair after hormone treatment.
No treatment alters the natural progression of alopecia areata, and effectiveness varies, with some possibly working better in children.