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January 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Black patients may experience unique patterns and impacts of alopecia areata.
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June 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” People with Alopecia Areata have more herpes simplex infections but similar rates of cancer, blood clots, and heart disease compared to those without it.
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February 2022 in “PLOS ONE” Hair loss is more common in male Chinese college freshmen, and it's linked with rosacea but doesn't affect their quality of life.
February 2026 in “Biomedicines” Off-label treatments are heavily used for alopecia areata due to limited approved options.
February 2026 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” Alopecia areata involves immune system issues and specific cell types that disrupt hair growth, leading to hair loss.
February 2026 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Janus kinase inhibitors are effective and safe for treating alopecia areata.
January 2026 in “Behavioral Sciences” Negative illness perceptions increase emotional distress, worsening OCD symptoms in alopecia areata patients.
December 2025 in “Journal of health economics and outcomes research” Alopecia areata in Saudi Arabia is costly, mainly due to lost productivity and drug costs.
November 2025 in “Medicina” Alopecia areata may be linked to changes in body fat but not to heart or artery issues.
November 2025 in “Annals of Dermatology” Alopecia Areata affects young adults more in high-income countries, especially females.
July 2025 in “Nano Research” Microneedles offer a promising, less invasive way to treat and monitor psoriasis.
May 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Women with alopecia areata have poor blood flow, possibly due to nerve inflammation.
January 2025 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Alopecia areata patients don't have increased atherosclerosis risk, but may have higher cardiovascular risk due to smoking, blood sugar, and blood pressure.
August 2024 in “Frontiers in Public Health” Alopecia Areata severely impacts mental health, causing anxiety and depression, affecting quality of life.
March 2022 in “Wound practice & research” New treatments for alopecia areata show promise, but standardized guidelines are needed.
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March 2023 in “Materials” The GNP crosslinked scaffold with antibacterial coating is effective for rapid wound healing and infection prevention.
June 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Omalizumab may cause temporary hair loss, especially in women aged 18-60.
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October 2016 in “Journal of dermatological science” New insights into the causes and treatments for the autoimmune hair loss condition Alopecia areata have been made.
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October 2019 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” The review suggests that other immune cells besides CD8+ T cells may contribute to alopecia areata and that targeting regulatory cell defects could improve treatment.
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February 2014 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Furunculosis is a recurring skin infection needing careful hygiene and treatment to manage and prevent spread.
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June 2021 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” JAK inhibitors show promise in effectively treating hair loss from alopecia areata.
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May 2025 in “Antioxidants” Lipid peroxidation worsens skin diseases but may help treat cancer.
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September 2020 in “Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes” Alopecia Areata (AA) causes significant emotional distress, including feelings of embarrassment, depression, and anxiety, and impacts social interactions and daily activities.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” Tofacitinib helped regrow hair in patients with alopecia, with few side effects.
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April 2025 in “MedComm” Alopecia areata causes unpredictable hair loss, and more research is needed to fully understand and treat it effectively.
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March 2018 in “Cancer Medicine” Alopecia areata patients have varied cancer risks, with some cancers being lower and others higher.
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April 2019 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Vitamin D is important for skin health, but more research is needed to understand its full effects and treatment potential.
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January 2022 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Alopecia areata is a chronic condition causing hair loss, with new treatments targeting the immune system showing promise.
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July 2019 in “International journal of women’s dermatology” Certain skin conditions in women are linked to higher risks of metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes due to hormone imbalances.
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May 2016 in “Clinics in dermatology” Phototherapy can help treat hair loss in alopecia areata.