14 citations
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July 2021 in “Bioscience Reports” Activating Tgr5 may help treat hair loss and bone loss.
13 citations
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May 2023 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Reduced SIRT1 in hair cells may cause alopecia areata by triggering immune responses.
4 citations
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March 2025 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Pediatric alopecia areata needs more research to understand its characteristics and related conditions.
1 citations
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June 2022 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Understanding the genetics of alopecia areata could lead to better treatments.
1 citations
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January 2004 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” Topical cyclosporin-A is recommended for severe alopecia areata.
12 citations
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June 2020 in “Dermatology and therapy” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) can promote new hair growth and increase hair density, but its effectiveness varies depending on the type of hair loss.
December 2025 in “Reports of Morphology” Men with alopecia areata have different body fat distribution compared to healthy men.
May 2003 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair loss can be treated with medications like minoxidil and finasteride or surgery, but treatment effectiveness varies by alopecia type and accurate diagnosis is important.
18 citations
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March 2003 in “PubMed” Hair loss in women can be due to abnormal hair growth cycles or damaged hair follicles, with the most common type being androgenetic alopecia; treatment varies by cause, and the psychological impact is significant.
5 citations
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January 2015 in “Saudi journal for health sciences” Alopecia areata in Taif is common, mainly immune-related, and best treated with topical corticosteroids and vitamins.
23 citations
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September 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Targeting Vδ1+T-cells may help treat alopecia areata.
2 citations
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November 2023 in “Frontiers in microbiology” The health of the gut may be important in developing new ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat alopecia areata.
2 citations
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January 1997 in “Archives of Dermatology” Alopecia areata can regrow hair in a pattern similar to androgenetic alopecia.
2 citations
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July 1988 in “JAMA” Amphetamines may not directly cause hair loss, as the type of thinning seen with their use differs from severe alopecia.
1 citations
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September 2007 in “European journal of paediatric neurology” Low dose valproic acid treatment caused hair loss in a young patient.
March 2026 in “Mendeley Data” Janus kinase inhibitors can help children with alopecia areata regrow hair but may have some risks.
November 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” Prachchhana Karma and Ayurvedic medication can help treat patchy hair loss.
People with alopecia areata have more inflammation but similar heart risk as healthy people.
December 2024 in “Reports of Vinnytsia National Medical University” Men with alopecia areata have different body proportions, with shorter legs and longer upper bodies.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Allergies, especially both seasonal and food, increase the risk of developing alopecia areata.
April 2023 in “Voprosy kurortologii fizioterapii i lechebnoĭ fizicheskoĭ kultury” COVID-19 may cause hair loss, often after recovery, with androgenetic alopecia being the most common type.
January 2022 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results” The VGG-SVM method accurately identifies and classifies stages of Alopecia Areata and other hair loss conditions.
March 2019 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” A man had both alopecia areata and lichen planus, which is uncommon.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with Down syndrome are more likely to experience hair loss, and using dermoscopy can help diagnose it.
3 citations
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April 2021 in “Cureus” Low Vitamin D is common in people with Alopecia Areata, but its impact on the condition needs more research.
16 citations
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November 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Laser and light therapies, especially the 308 nm excimer laser, are effective and safe for treating alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
27 citations
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May 2011 in “Journal of dermatology” Methylprednisolone pulse therapy works best for recent and specific types of severe alopecia areata.
11 citations
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November 2012 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Genetic factors affect hair loss, and molecular testing may help predict, diagnose, and treat it.
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.
5 citations
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December 2022 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” Alopecia Areata affects both patients and their cohabitants' quality of life and emotional well-being.