September 2023 in “Drugs in context” Baricitinib is a promising treatment for alopecia areata.
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February 2015 in “Neuro-Oncology” Alisertib was found to be an effective and tolerable treatment for children with recurrent brain tumors.
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October 2019 in “Immunological investigations” The AIRE gene variant rs2075876 is linked to a higher risk of alopecia areata in males.
January 2022 in “Al-Azhar Medical Journal” Higher antigliadin antibody levels are linked to alopecia areata severity.
September 2016 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The document covers various dermatological conditions and their studies.
November 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The guideline recommends personalized treatment for alopecia areata, including new oral medications and psychological support.
February 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combining triamcinolone acetonide with cryotherapy may reduce scalp hair loss more than using triamcinolone alone.
December 2024 in “Dermatological Reviews” New treatments for Alopecia Areata, like JAK inhibitors, are effective, and future research is exploring advanced therapies.
June 2025 in “Preprints.org” Baricitinib improves alopecia areata and may help psoriasis but might not be ideal for psoriatic arthritis.
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August 2013 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Less than a quarter of alopecia areata cases were unusual forms or had paradoxical regrowth.
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September 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring alopecia areata treatment.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” High potency topical steroids are the most effective treatment for pediatric alopecia areata.
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January 2022 in “Drug design, development and therapy” Intramuscular corticosteroids are effective and safe for severe alopecia areata, with most patients regrowing hair, but nearly half may relapse.
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July 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Ritlecitinib is effective and safe for long-term treatment of alopecia areata.
November 2023 in “PubMed” Pentoxifylline is a safe and effective alternative to triamcinolone acetonide for treating localized alopecia areata.
June 2025 in “Indus journal of bioscience research.” Combining microneedling with triamcinolone acetonide is more effective for treating alopecia areata than microneedling alone.
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December 2019 in “Giornale italiano di dermatologia e venereologia” The Italian guidelines offer advice for diagnosing and treating alopecia areata based on expert opinion and limited clinical trial evidence.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Certain factors like patchy hair loss at the back of the head, being female, and younger age at diagnosis can lead to a worse outcome for alopecia areata.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Combination therapy, including JAK inhibitors, effectively regrows hair and reduces severity in Black children with stubborn Alopecia Areata.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Enhancing Tregs can protect against alopecia areata.
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January 2015 in “Genetics and Molecular Research” Certain gene variations increase the risk of alopecia areata in Koreans.
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June 2014 in “Nutrition and Cancer” Eclipta alba extract may work as an anticancer agent and help reverse drug resistance.
June 2025 in “Patient Preference and Adherence” Chinese patients with alopecia areata value JAK inhibitors but worry about side effects and relapse, highlighting the need for education and support.
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November 2025 in “Journal of Health Psychology” Alopecia Areata patients experience higher social appearance anxiety due to visible hair loss.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Machine learning can use blood tests to help predict moderate-to-severe alopecia areata.
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May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Adalimumab significantly improves quality of life for patients with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa.
April 2025 in “PharmacoEconomics - Open” Patients with Alopecia Areata are willing to trade life duration for better quality of life.
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September 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Tofacitinib is a promising treatment for severe alopecia areata, with many patients experiencing complete or partial hair regrowth.
July 2023 in “Clinical dermatology review” Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide is better than PRP for treating scalp alopecia areata, leading to faster and more complete hair regrowth.
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March 2004 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Woman's hair loss diagnosis changed from CTE to AA; multiple biopsies important for accurate diagnosis.