11 citations
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August 2012 in “Canadian journal of ophthalmology” Eyelash alopecia areata often goes undiagnosed and can lead to complete eyelash regrowth, especially in younger patients.
10 citations
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November 2017 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” Scalp involvement in pemphigus means the disease is more severe and harder to treat.
10 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal of biomedical optics” Melanin density affects hair color, and this method can help in cosmetic assessments and diagnosing hair diseases.
8 citations
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March 2019 in “Progress in Human Geography” Hair significantly shapes body identity and social interactions, influencing how we perceive and relate to our bodies.
7 citations
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March 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Trichoscopy helps better understand and manage alopecia areata, improving patient outcomes.
4 citations
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February 2025 in “GeroScience” Increasing neuropeptide Y in the brain can slow aging signs in mice.
4 citations
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May 2021 in “Molecules” The hair test for vitamin D could be a useful alternative to blood tests, providing a longer-term vitamin D status, but more research is needed.
3 citations
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June 2023 in “Frontiers in medicine” Oxidative stress may contribute to hair loss in alopecia areata and antioxidants could potentially help as a treatment.
3 citations
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June 2002 in “Transgenic Research” Scientists made a mouse that can be made to lose hair and then grow it back.
2 citations
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August 2023 in “Development” Hair follicles in the back of the rosette fancy mouse have reversed orientations due to a gene mutation.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “Sultan Qaboos University medical journal” The machine learning model accurately predicts Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Omani patients.
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September 2020 in “Cochrane library (CD-ROM)” The analysis aims to identify the most effective and safest treatments for alopecia areata.
1 citations
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January 2018 Tattooing guidelines focus on safety, hygiene, and following rules.
December 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Restoring nerve-macrophage communication may help treat autoimmune diseases.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Gentamicin-loaded exosomes improve healing of infected diabetic wounds in mice.
November 2025 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Continuous use of finasteride and minoxidil is effective for treating androgenetic alopecia.
August 2025 in “PLoS ONE” Improving access to hidradenitis suppurativa care can reduce social disparities.
November 2024 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Tailored medication preparation and ongoing education are crucial for effective treatments.
July 2024 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Darker hair colors may increase the risk of alopecia areata, while lighter hair colors may decrease it.
April 2024 in “Cell death and disease” Long COVID causes various long-term health issues and needs better awareness and treatment.
The article suggests that patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia may have more contact allergies, but it doesn't prove that allergies cause the condition.
March 2024 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Upadacitinib may effectively treat alopecia areata without side effects.
January 2023 in “Annals of Dermatology” Patients with a specific genetic variant have more severe alopecia areata and higher recurrence rates.
January 2019 in “Przegląd Dermatologiczny” An 87-year-old woman was diagnosed with type 3 autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome and had multiple autoimmune issues.
December 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” The summit aimed to speed up finding treatments for alopecia areata.
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June 2009 in “Human reproduction update” The modified Ferriman-Gallwey method is a useful tool for diagnosing hirsutism.
148 citations
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December 2018 in “Journal of autoimmunity” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease causing patchy hair loss, often with other autoimmune disorders, but its exact causes are unknown.
99 citations
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July 2017 in “Clinical Reviews in Allergy & Immunology” New treatments for Alopecia Areata show promise but need to be more effective and affordable.
68 citations
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May 2016 in “Experimental dermatology” FFA's causes may include environmental triggers and genetic factors.
44 citations
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November 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” New understanding of the causes of primary cicatricial alopecia has led to better diagnosis and potential new treatments.