research Lifetime incidence and healthcare disparities in alopecia areata: a UK population-based cohort study
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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420-450 / 1000+ resultsresearch Psychosocial burden and the impact of illness perceptions and stigma on quality of life, anxiety and depression in alopecia areata: results from the Alopecia + Me study
Alopecia areata impacts mental well-being more due to perceptions and stigma than disease severity.
research Beyond health-related quality of life: initial psychometric validation of a new scale for addressing the gap in assessing the full range of alopecia areata psychosocial burden
The SAAD-41 scale effectively measures the psychosocial impact of alopecia areata.
research Insights into male androgenetic alopecia using comparative transcriptome profiling: hypoxia-inducible factor-1 and Wnt/β-catenin signalling pathways
Targeting specific genes in certain pathways may help treat male pattern baldness.
research Content validity of five single‐item instruments in adolescents with alopecia areata
The instruments are valid but don't fully capture the emotional impact on adolescents with alopecia areata.
research A new self‐reported measure of disease severity of scalp hair loss in alopecia areata
The new measure helps understand the personal and emotional impact of hair loss in alopecia areata patients.
research BH06 (P075) A randomized controlled trial comparing the efficacy and safety of oral tofacitinib vs. methotrexate in moderate-to-severe alopecia areata
Tofacitinib is more effective than methotrexate for treating moderate-to-severe alopecia areata.
research AI06 ALUDWIG: an automated artificial intelligence-based assessment of female androgenic alopecia
ALUDWIG can help standardize female hair loss assessment from a single image.
research BH11 Desperate for answers: the need for information at the onset of hair loss
People with hair loss feel distressed and need better, trustworthy information sources.
research P075 A randomized controlled trial comparing the efficacy and safety of oral tofacitinib vs. methotrexate in moderate-to-severe alopecia areata
Tofacitinib was more effective than methotrexate for treating alopecia areata.
research O04 Pharmacological efficacy of low-dose oral minoxidil–finasteride combination for hair growth and stability in male androgenetic alopecia: a 12-month retrospective service evaluation
Low-dose oral minoxidil and finasteride effectively improve hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
research DP15 Syphilis: the chameleon disease. A case series of unexpected mimicry
Syphilis can mimic other diseases, making diagnosis challenging, but proper testing and treatment are effective.
research Evolution of long scalp hair in humans
Long scalp hair evolved for cooling and social signaling.
research P110 Comparative efficacy of low-dose oral minoxidil, topical minoxidil, and platelet-rich plasma with topical minoxidil in androgenetic alopecia: a randomized controlled trial
PRP with topical minoxidil is the most effective treatment for increasing hair density in androgenetic alopecia.
research When to expect scalp hair regrowth during treatment of severe alopecia areata with baricitinib: insights from trajectories analyses of patients enrolled in two phase III trials
Hair regrowth from severe alopecia areata treatment with baricitinib can vary, with faster results in those with shorter hair loss duration.
research P64 Efficacy of baricitinib in patients with different degrees of severe alopecia areata: 52-week results from BRAVE-AA1 and BRAVE-AA2
Baricitinib was effective in treating severe and very severe alopecia areata after 52 weeks.
research BH15 Efficacy and safety of baricitinib in the management of severe alopecia areata over a 6-month period: a real-world experience
Baricitinib was effective and safe for severe hair loss treatment over 6 months.
research Osteopontin regulatory functions in the hair follicle open a therapeutic approach for hypertrichosis
FOL-005 peptide may help treat excessive hair growth safely.
research Cellular and molecular mechanisms of repair in acute and chronic wound healing
Acute wounds heal well, but chronic wounds struggle due to ongoing inflammation and poor tissue repair.
research Primary cicatricial alopecia: Recent advances in understanding and management
New understanding of the causes of primary cicatricial alopecia has led to better diagnosis and potential new treatments.
research Hair loss.
Up to 50% of scalp hair can be lost before it appears thin, and treatment is only needed for hair loss caused by diseases or deficiencies.
research Quality of obstetric care provided for Asian immigrants in Leicestershire.
Asian immigrant mothers in Leicestershire need better obstetric care to reduce higher perinatal mortality risks.
research Pattern Baldness: Its Genetics Revisited
Pattern baldness is likely caused by a dominant gene influenced by testosterone levels, making it more common in men.
research Psychosocial impact of wigs or hairpieces on perceived quality of life level in female patients with alopecia areata
Wearing wigs or hairpieces improves self-esteem, adaptability, and competence in women with alopecia areata.
research Common Baldness in Women
The document concludes that early diagnosis is key for treating common baldness in women, but reassurance is often the best approach as hair thinning can be a normal part of aging.
research Use of trichoscopy for the diagnosis of alopecia areata coexisting with primary scarring alopecia in a female hair loss patient
Trichoscopy helped diagnose and treat a woman with two different types of hair loss.
research Permanent alopecia as a manifestation of chronic graft-versus-host disease of the scalp: clinical, dermoscopic and histopathological observations
Permanent hair loss after a stem cell transplant can be a sign of chronic immune system attack on the scalp.
research Cold Plasma An emerging technology for clinical use in wound healing
Cold Plasma shows promise for healing wounds by killing bacteria and helping tissue grow.
research An unusual anatomical colocalization of alopecia areata and vitiligo in a child, and improvement during treatment with topical prostaglandin E2
Topical prostaglandin E2 can help treat both alopecia areata and vitiligo.
research Beneath the surface: dermatology and psychiatry
Skin diseases can cause psychological issues, and better integration of dermatology and psychiatry is needed to improve patient care.