research Alopecia areata: A review
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune hair loss condition treated with corticosteroids, and histologic confirmation is the best diagnosis method.
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research Thyroid Disease in Alopecia Areata, Lichen Planopilaris, and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia—A Case Control Study of 144 Patients
Alopecia is not a significant predictor of thyroid disease when age and sex are considered.
research New drugs under investigation for the treatment of alopecias
New treatments for hair loss show promise, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
research A “hair‐raising” history of alopecia areata
The document concludes that understanding and treatments for alopecia areata have significantly advanced, now recognizing it as an autoimmune disorder.
research The hyperandrogenic-insulin-resistant acanthosis nigricans syndrome: therapeutic response
Most patients improved with oral contraceptives, but some needed additional treatment.
research Concentric or Targetoid Regrowth in Alopecia Areata
The document concludes that a unique target-like hair regrowth pattern in alopecia areata may be more common than thought and should be properly identified.
research Therapeutic potential of oral tofacitinib in alopecia areata: a retrospective study
Tofacitinib is a promising and safe treatment for moderate to severe alopecia areata.
research Multiple Autoimmune Syndrome type 3- Thyroiditis, Vitiligo and Alopecia Areata
A woman with multiple autoimmune diseases showed improvement in hair loss but not in skin discoloration after treatment.
research Sarcoidosis Presenting as Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Master Mimicker or a Coincidental Finding?
Sarcoidosis can mimic other skin disorders, making diagnosis challenging.
research Hair growth control by follistatin
Follistatin is important for hair growth and could help treat hair loss.
research 51223 A novel human disease model of alopecia areata to evaluate benefit of the DHODH inhibitor farudodstat
Farudodstat may effectively treat alopecia areata without harmful side effects.
research CD4 T cells from mice with alopecia areata express an effector like phenotype and can transfer disease
CD4 T cells can cause alopecia areata by activating CD8 T cells to attack hair follicles.
research Follicular Disorders
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of follicular disorders are crucial, with specific treatments for conditions like acne, drug-induced eruptions, and rosacea.
research Janus kinase (JAK)
JAK inhibitors may help treat alopecia areata and promote hair regrowth.
research Expert consensus recommendations on appropriate serological testing for the chief complaint of alopecia
Specific tests may help diagnose alopecia, but their treatment impact is unclear.
research Plasmacytoid dendritic cells in alopecia areata: missing link?
Plasmacytoid dendritic cells are a key factor in causing hair loss in alopecia areata and could help differentiate it from other hair loss conditions.
research LB965 Follicular trochanters: A potential mechanism for stem cell depletion in scarring alopecia
Hair follicle bumps with stem cells might contribute to permanent hair loss by getting disconnected due to scarring.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Review
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia's cause is unclear, affects mainly postmenopausal women, and current treatments focus on stopping hair loss rather than regrowth.
research IL-12/IL-23 neutralization is ineffective for alopecia areata in mice and humans
Blocking IL-12/IL-23 does not help with hair loss in alopecia areata for mice or humans.
research Treatment of alopecia areata: “What is new on the horizon?”
New treatments for alopecia areata may target specific immune cells and pathways involved in hair loss.
research Ichthyosis follicularis, alopecia, and photophobia (IFAP) syndrome
IFAP syndrome is a rare genetic disorder causing skin, hair, and eye issues, with limited treatment options.
research 877 Small T antigen from a folliculotropic polyomavirus activates canonical Wnt/β-catenin signaling in vivo
A virus protein can activate a pathway that may lead to abnormal hair follicle development.
research Laser Capture Microdissection Reveals Transcriptional Abnormalities in Alopecia Areata before, during, and after Active Hair Loss
Alopecia areata involves persistent gene abnormalities and immune activity, even in regrown hair, suggesting a risk of relapse.
research Alopecia areata – Current understanding and management
Alopecia areata is a chronic condition causing hair loss, with new treatments targeting the immune system showing promise.
research Serum anti-Müllerian hormone as a predictor of polycystic ovarian syndrome among women of reproductive age
High levels of anti-Müllerian hormone can indicate polycystic ovarian syndrome in women who can have babies.
research Treatment of Steroid-Resistant Beard-Restricted Alopecia Areata with Baricitinib
Baricitinib helped treat a man's beard hair loss when steroids didn't work.
research Clinical, trichoscopic, and histopathologic characteristics of patients with alopecia and hypothyroidism: An observational study
Hypothyroidism patients with hair loss typically have thinning hair, smaller hair follicles, and normal hair shedding.
research Tofacitinib 2% ointment, a topical Janus kinase inhibitor, for the treatment of alopecia areata: A pilot study of 10 patients
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.
research A transcriptomic map of murine and human alopecia areata
Alopecia areata involves specific immune cells, offering potential treatment targets.
research Intralesional methotrexate in patchy alopecia areata: trichoscopic evaluation and effect on lesional tumour necrosis factor alpha
Intralesional methotrexate effectively treats patchy alopecia areata by reducing inflammation.