November 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Using a higher concentration of triamcinolone acetonide leads to faster hair regrowth in scalp patchy alopecia areata.
May 2024 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society” Diphenylcyclopropenone is effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata in children, with maintenance therapy reducing relapse risk.
September 2023 in “Cureus” Early recognition and treatment of atypical alopecia areata in infants are crucial.
March 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Early diagnosis and tailored treatment are crucial to prevent permanent hair loss and support self-esteem in children with scarring alopecia.
July 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Adding platelet rich plasma to follicular unit extraction doesn't significantly improve hair graft survival in cicatricial alopecia treatment.
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February 1988 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Congenital triangular alopecia is more common than thought and some treatments can be beneficial for appearance concerns.
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April 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Guidelines suggest various treatments for alopecia areata, but leaving it untreated is also an option as 80% cases may recover on their own.
September 2025 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Lupus panniculitis can cause patchy hair loss and was successfully treated with medication.
February 2026 in “Annals of Case Reports” Tofacitinib helped a patient regrow hair after 40 years of total hair loss.