January 2019 in “Przegląd Dermatologiczny” Patients with one autoimmune disease should be checked for other autoimmune disorders.
August 2025 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Clinicians should use evidence-based tools and consider mental health when assessing alopecia areata to guide treatment.
October 2025 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Dermoscopy can help diagnose tuberous sclerosis by identifying unique skin patterns.
November 2024 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Patients with anxiety or depression report more severe alopecia areata.
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September 2021 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome shows varied symptoms, including hair loss and diabetes, and is common in Qatar due to a specific genetic variant.
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August 2023 in “Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy” Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy may reduce social anxiety and improve wellbeing in people with alopecia areata.
July 2024 in “GLOBAL JOURNAL FOR RESEARCH ANALYSIS” A 24-year-old man developed both alopecia areata universalis and type 1 diabetes at the same time, which is rare.
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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.
November 2024 in “Psychology Health & Medicine” Psychological therapies may improve quality of life for people with alopecia areata.
September 2024 in “Clinical Case Reports” Early recognition and multidisciplinary management of Whitaker syndrome can improve patient outcomes.
May 2023 in “Dermatology online journal” Kids with vitiligo, psoriasis, or alopecia areata are more likely to experience anxiety, depression, and social challenges.
March 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Alopecia areata is relatively common in children, has a variable course, and shows different responses to treatment; thyroid testing is recommended for those affected.
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September 2025 in “Microorganisms” COVID-19 can worsen autoimmune skin diseases and increase their occurrence.
October 2004 in “European Neuropsychopharmacology” Impulsiveness is common across various psychiatric disorders and linked to many psychological symptoms.
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March 2025 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Alopecia areata in children is caused by the immune system attacking hair follicles due to genetic factors.
January 2019 in “Przegląd Dermatologiczny” An 87-year-old woman was diagnosed with type 3 autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome and had multiple autoimmune issues.
February 2024 in “International neuropsychiatric disease journal” Alopecia areata severely impacts quality of life, mental health, and work productivity.
January 2023 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” There are two main types of alopecia areata with different severity, and diagnosis is made through clinical examination and trichoscopy, influencing treatment choices.
February 2026 in “Pediatric Dermatology”
The document describes a rare case of IFAP syndrome, a genetic condition with symptoms of hair loss, light sensitivity, and scaly skin.
August 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Depression and hair loss may influence each other.
September 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Patient-reported outcomes better reflect the quality of life impact of alopecia areata than traditional severity scores.
August 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Childhood atopic dermatitis does not significantly affect general cognition.
March 2003 in “中華皮膚科醫學雜誌” Trichothiodystrophy causes unusual hair and developmental issues.
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March 2020 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Alopecia areata affects many in the US, impacting quality of life, with limited treatment options.
Understanding both skin and mental health aspects of alopecia areata is crucial for better patient care.
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April 2024 in “Russian Journal of Clinical Dermatology and Venereology” Atopic diseases worsen alopecia areata, leading to earlier onset and more severe forms.
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Two siblings both had a rare case of alopecia areata at the same time.
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September 2023 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Patients with Alopecia Areata often have higher anxiety and depression.
December 2025 in “Chinese Medical Journal” Experts recommend starting systemic treatment for alopecia areata when the condition is severe or causes significant distress.