January 2012 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Alopecia areata is a hair loss condition that often starts before age 30 and can affect various body parts, with unpredictable hair regrowth chances.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Alopecia Areata may involve reduced antioxidant defenses in hair follicles, affecting stem cell function.
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May 2022 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The instruments are valid but don't fully capture the emotional impact on adolescents with alopecia areata.
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December 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Alopecia areata significantly lowers quality of life, especially in personal and social areas, and more so if the patient is also depressed.
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease affecting hair follicles and may harm heart health.
Thyroid disorders include hypothyroidism, causing fatigue and weight gain, and hyperthyroidism, causing weight loss and anxiety.
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October 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Focal atrichia helps diagnose female pattern hair loss.
Children with alopecia areata have lower BDNF levels, linked to worse symptoms and quality of life.
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October 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Many patients with Alopecia Areata in Korea experience anxiety, depression, and reduced quality of life, which are often unrelated to the severity of hair loss.
The man had myotonia, which caused delayed hand grip relaxation.
June 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Male hormones and reduced plakoglobin can impair heart electrical function and increase arrhythmia risk in males.
January 2023 in “Applied sciences” Gefitinib and Sasam-Kyeongokgo together significantly reduce cancer growth and improve immune response in mice.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Early-stage skin substitutes improve wound healing and skin structure.
March 2006 in “The FASEB Journal” Two methods improved nerve regeneration and touch recovery in skin grafts for burn patients.
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June 2025 in “Journal of Patient Experience” Alopecia areata greatly affects quality of life, with many experiencing mental health issues and lacking professional support.
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October 2022 in “international journal of endocrinology and metabolism” People with hypothyroidism and hair loss often have more hair and scalp issues than those without thyroid problems.
August 2015 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Men with severe hair loss may have poorer sperm quality.
October 2019 in “Academic medicine” The medical student learned to balance medical knowledge with empathy when delivering difficult news to patients.
April 2011 in “Medical Journal of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences and Health Services” Many patients with Alopecia Areata have underlying autoimmune disorders, especially thyroid issues.
March 2026 in “Pediatrics in Review” The boy's symptoms improved with thyroid treatment, and he lost weight, but occasional palpitations persisted.
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May 2011 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Alopecia areata is a type of hair loss that can lead to complete baldness, often associated with other autoimmune conditions, and half of the cases may see hair return within a year.
January 2022 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dermatology” The Turkish version of the MAIA-2 Scale is valid and reliable for patients at a dermatology clinic.
October 2024 in “La Tunisie Médicale” Over half of alopecia areata patients in Tunisia experience depression, highlighting the need for psychological support.
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January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” People with alopecia areata have higher levels of a heart disease marker than those without hair loss.
Alopecia areata often starts around age 23, can be permanent in 30% of cases, and treatments are usually temporary.
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May 2006 in “Thyroid Research and Practice” Skin can become dry and thick in hypothyroidism.
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January 1987 in “Dermatology” Alopecia areata may appear differently depending on the individual's type of hair loss and scalp condition.
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November 2021 in “American Journal of Clinical Pathology” The conclusion is that certain physical signs in the body can indicate past acute and chronic stress, which may help in child abuse investigations.
August 2025 in “Libyan Medical Journal” People with vitiligo or alopecia areata have higher anxiety and depression than healthy people.
July 2019 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” The study found that alopecia areata is strongly linked to autoimmune diseases and may indicate a genetic predisposition to such conditions.