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January 2024 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Baricitinib and ritlecitinib are recommended for severe alopecia areata, with other treatments available off-label.
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November 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Higher levels of CCL7 are linked to more severe hair loss in alopecia areata patients.
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August 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Adolescents with alopecia areata face more bullying and emotional challenges, needing support to improve their quality of life.
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December 2024 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Lichen planopilaris can cause patchy hair loss in children and may respond to certain treatments.
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May 2023 in “Clinical drug investigation” JAK inhibitors for alopecia areata are linked to minor side effects like headache and acne, but not to an increased risk of serious adverse events.
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February 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Diffuse alopecia areata in children has unique features and needs specific treatment.
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January 2019 in “Dermatology Review” Pigmented vellus and upright regrowing hairs predict hair regrowth in severe alopecia.
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January 2017 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” Two trichoscopic patterns found in hair loss: diffuse fibrotic and androgenetic alopecia, affecting treatment choice and regrowth chances.
January 2026 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” Stress significantly affects the quality of life in patients with lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia.
December 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Minoxidil shows promise for alopecia areata, but more research is needed before it can be recommended as a primary treatment.
March 2024 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Trichoscopy shows hair diameter variability, vellus hairs, and the peripilar sign are key indicators for diagnosing Androgenetic Alopecia.
July 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Low dose oral minoxidil helped treat long-term hair loss caused by chemotherapy in 15 patients.
July 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” People with alopecia areata may have a higher risk of blood clots.
January 2023 in “Springer eBooks” Most older adults experience pattern hair loss due to shrinking hair follicles, with men and women showing different balding patterns.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” A woman's scalp nodule was a common, harmless pilar cyst, treated by surgical removal.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” A man has a common skin condition called seborrheic dermatitis, treated with special shampoos and sometimes medication.
January 2022 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” The document concludes that there are various treatments for diseases linked to scarring hair loss, especially for primary scarring alopecia.
Hair disorders are complex and varied, including hair loss, excessive growth, color, and shaft issues.
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January 2018 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” Hair loss may increase heart disease risk.
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