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July 1997 in “The Lancet” Scientists found a new protein, AMY117, common in Alzheimer's patients, which could be important for treatment and diagnosis.
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July 2010 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” A man developed a rare cancer on his scalp after a hair transplant possibly due to sun damage, laser effects, and inflammation.
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May 2008 in “Journal of proteome research” Dutasteride may help reduce brain plaque linked to Alzheimer's by affecting cell energy structures and waste removal.
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May 2017 in “IUBMB life” Astrotactin proteins are important for brain and skin development and are linked to several neurodevelopmental disorders.
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December 2017 in “Pigment cell & melanoma research” Melasma is now considered a skin aging disorder caused by sun exposure in people with a genetic tendency, which impacts treatment and prevention approaches.
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October 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Pediatric alopecia areata is rare, affecting more girls than boys, and peaks at ages 9-12.
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July 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with alopecia areata often have other health issues like skin diseases, metabolic syndrome, stomach infections, lupus, anemia, thyroid problems, mental health issues, vitamin D deficiency, and hearing and eye problems.
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” The document concludes that alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease without a definitive cure, but treatments like corticosteroids are commonly used.
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November 2018 in “BMC Pulmonary Medicine” A 70-year-old woman with bronchiectasis developed a rare immune disease due to a bacterial infection, requiring a difficult balance of treatments.
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May 2021 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” A 69-year-old man with sinus infection and fainting spells was diagnosed with a rare kidney disease, treated with steroids and a specific drug, which improved his condition.
August 2025 in “Figshare” Alopecia areata patients, especially with severe forms, have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease.
August 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The infant likely has Hay-Wells syndrome and needs genetic testing and heart screening.
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January 2023 in “SAGE Open Medical Case Reports” Hydroxychloroquine may help hair regrowth in alopecia universalis.
April 2024 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” Congenital triangular alopecia and vitiligo can occur together, but treatment for one may not affect the other.
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October 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Using healthy donor stem cells can potentially calm overactive immune cells and reduce inflammation in severe hair loss patients, offering a possible treatment method.
July 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Clinical trials for alopecia areata need better inclusion and retention of patients of color.
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November 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Rare skin cancer can mimic hair loss conditions, so thorough diagnosis is crucial.
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August 2022 in “Case reports in medicine” Long eyelashes in a patient were an unusual sign of systemic lupus erythematosus.
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June 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Researchers found a white halo around hair in most patients with a specific type of hair loss, which helps in early diagnosis and treatment.
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August 2014 in “PubMed” February 2006 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Alopecia areata treatments include immune inhibitors, topical sensitizers, irritants, and minoxidil, with future focus on immunosuppressive approaches.
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April 1969 in “Archives of Dermatology” Skin biopsy is crucial for diagnosing unknown baldness causes.
July 2025 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Both treatments improved alopecia areata, but methotrexate caused more skin darkening, while triamcinolone caused skin lightening and thinning.
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July 2021 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Sudden hair whitening may be linked to immune system activity.
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November 2018 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Alopecia areata treatment varies, with no optimal method established yet.
July 2020 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Excessive sun protection might contribute to frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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May 2021 in “BMC surgery” A man's unusual scalp folds caused by a skin condition were treated with surgery and remained unchanged two years later.
October 2021 in “Book Publisher International (a part of SCIENCEDOMAIN International)” The combination therapy of microdermabrasion and steroid injections is more effective for treating scalp Alopecia Areata than steroid injections alone.
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August 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” The MAGE3 hypothesis for alopecia areata did not lead to a significant breakthrough.