185 citations
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August 2005 in “Autoimmunity Reviews” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss due to the immune system attacking hair follicles, often influenced by genetics and stress.
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January 2013 Hyperadrenocorticism in ferrets is linked to neutering and indoor housing, and is best treated with surgery and a deslorelin implant.
August 2025 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Alopecia areata treatments often don't lead to lasting improvement.
96 citations
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January 1940 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Complete adrenal removal causes more hair loss in rats than partial removal.
27 citations
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January 2005 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Azelaic acid and anthralin are similarly effective for treating patchy hair loss.
May 2024 in “Psychotherapie Forum” Behavioral and hypnotherapy improved self-esteem but didn't regrow hair in Alopecia areata.
January 2025 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Oxidative stress contributes to alopecia areata, suggesting antioxidant treatments might help.
85 citations
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune condition often starting before age 20, with varied treatment success and a need for personalized treatment plans.
Alopecia areata causes patchy hair loss but hair can regrow on its own.
March 2024 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Severe alopecia areata greatly impacts quality of life, mental health, and daily activities.
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January 2018 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology/Indian journal of dermatology” A woman got a skin rash from taking aceclofenac, which went away after she stopped the drug.
22 citations
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June 2013 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Early stage bald spots are linked to skin inflammation and damage to the upper part of the hair follicle.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Alopecia areata causes sudden, patchy hair loss due to immune system attacks on hair follicles.
7 citations
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December 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” NKG2D+CD4+ T cells are higher in alopecia areata patients and may be involved in the disease.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The humanized AA mouse model is better for testing new alopecia areata treatments.
1 citations
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November 2023 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” 308 nm excimer lamp therapy is effective for alopecia areata but less so for severe cases.
August 2025 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Canine alopecia areata is a chronic condition needing long-term management.
10 citations
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December 2018 in “Internal Medicine” Myasthenia gravis can affect both motor and non-motor systems due to immune system issues.
9 citations
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July 2016 in “JAAD case reports” Denosumab treatment for osteoporosis can cause hair loss.
May 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Women with alopecia areata have poor blood flow, possibly due to nerve inflammation.
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November 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” Anti-PD-L1 immunotherapy can cause hair loss and unexpected hair color change, but treatment can restore hair growth and color.
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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July 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Early intervention with JAK inhibitors may prevent alopecia areata progression.
24 citations
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January 2017 in “Pediatric dermatology” 1% anthralin ointment is effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata in children.
April 2024 in “Frontiers in medicine” Alopecia Areata significantly lowers quality of life and current treatments are inadequate, highlighting a need for better therapies and standardized treatment protocols.
15 citations
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January 2015 in “Dermatitis” Topical immunotherapy is the best treatment for severe alopecia areata.
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January 2018 in “Eastern Journal Of Medicine” Topical minoxidil can cause serious heart issues in children.
February 1999 in “Strength and Conditioning Journal” Androstenedione, a hormone supplement, doesn't improve muscle or performance and can cause harmful side effects.
February 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Alopecia areata incognita causes sudden hair loss but usually improves with topical steroids.
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October 2024 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery” New, effective treatments for alopecia areata require innovative approaches targeting the immune system.