January 2007 in “Elsevier eBooks” Alopecia areata is a reversible, autoimmune-related hair loss that can have significant emotional impact and uncertain treatment effectiveness.
Alopecia areata, a type of hair loss, may be passed through T cells and has genetic links, while treatments vary in effectiveness. Male pattern baldness can be treated with finasteride and is influenced by androgens in hair follicles.
September 1998 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Auto-portraits help evaluate scalp hair.
April 2024 in “Expert opinion on investigational drugs” JAK inhibitors are safe and effective for treating moderate-to-severe alopecia areata.
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November 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Low iron levels may be linked to some types of hair loss in women.
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” Trichoscopy is a useful, non-invasive way to diagnose different types of hair loss.
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November 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A handheld dermatoscope helps diagnose different types of hair loss effectively.
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July 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Deuruxolitinib effectively promotes hair regrowth in adults with alopecia areata.
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November 2012 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Diagnosing diffuse alopecia, a hair loss condition, can be challenging and may require a scalp biopsy or tracking the disease's progression when symptoms and skin tests aren't enough.
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January 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Psychological interventions can improve mental health and quality of life in people with alopecia.
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March 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Kv1.3 blockers may help treat alopecia areata and promote hair regrowth.
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September 2018 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Multiphoton microscopy can non-invasively tell apart scarring from non-scarring hair loss and could aid in treatment.
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October 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Ritlecitinib effectively treats alopecia areata and is safe for long-term use in people 12 and older.
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September 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The study's results on the effectiveness of low-dose IL-2 for alopecia areata and its impact on immune cells were not provided.
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February 2022 in “British Journal of Dermatology” People with alopecia areata have a higher risk of depression and anxiety, and often face unemployment and work absences.
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March 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Dexamethasone mini-pulse therapy is effective for alopecia areata but less effective for those with early onset or hypothyroidism.
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July 2020 in “JAMA Dermatology” People with alopecia areata may have a higher risk of hearing loss.
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February 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Carboxytherapy may help increase hair growth in alopecia patients but requires ongoing treatment.
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January 2016 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Oral cyclosporine is more effective and safer than betamethasone for treating alopecia areata.
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March 2014 in “Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis” Higher MIF levels in alopecia areata patients suggest it could be a treatment target and disease predictor.
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August 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata affects 1 in 50 people, with non-White ethnic groups experiencing the most impact on mental health and work.
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August 2014 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Scalp areas that look normal in people with hair loss may still show signs of disease under a microscope.
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April 2023 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” A specific gene variant may increase the risk of developing Alopecia Areata.
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February 2023 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” Patients with alopecia areata face high costs for wigs due to poor insurance coverage.
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February 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Alopecia areata patients have fewer protective regulatory B cells, which may contribute to the disease.
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June 2023 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” Regrowing scalp hair improves quality of life and reduces anxiety and depression in severe alopecia areata patients.
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March 2023 in “Journal of Medical Economics” Middle-aged patients, those in the Northeast, with comprehensive insurance, extensive hair loss, or additional health issues, and young or older females face higher alopecia areata medical costs.
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June 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Patients and clinicians generally agree on eyebrow and eyelash hair loss improvements in severe alopecia areata.
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July 2023 in “Journal of dermatology” Alopecia areata causes a significant economic burden in Japan, mainly due to productivity loss.
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June 2023 in “Clinical and Experimental Neuroimmunology” Thymoma may link myasthenia gravis, nail dystrophy, and alopecia areata.