January 2023 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” People with alopecia areata have different blood markers that suggest inflammation and immune system issues compared to healthy individuals.
2 citations
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December 2018 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Higher CRBP1 levels are linked to more severe alopecia areata.
April 2012 in “The Journal of Urology” Early baldness increases prostate cancer risk, radiotherapy and surgery have similar second cancer rates, and ALA may reduce prostate cancer risk.
4 citations
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November 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” The Brigham Eyebrow Tool for Alopecia is a simple and reliable way to measure eyebrow hair loss.
6 citations
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June 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” People with alopecia areata have higher levels of RBP4 protein and antibodies against it.
December 2021 in “Biomarkers” Men with early baldness have similar heart risk factors as others, but certain proteins are linked to higher heart disease risk.
2 citations
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October 2023 in “Frontiers in Immunology” People with rheumatoid arthritis have a higher risk of developing alopecia areata.
January 2023 in “Annals of Dermatology” Patients with a specific genetic variant have more severe alopecia areata and higher recurrence rates.
January 2022 in “Menoufia Medical Journal /Menoufia Medical Journal” Higher levels of retinol-binding protein 4 are found in people with alopecia areata, but these levels don't relate to how severe the condition is.
April 2012 in “The Journal of Urology” Male pattern baldness may predict prostate cancer risk.
January 2014 in “NDSU Repository (North Dakota State University)” The hair-pulling scale needs improvement for better accuracy and consistency.
January 2020 in “Medpluse International Journal of Anatomy” June 2025 in “Journal of Kufa for Chemical Sciences” Higher adrenaline and prolactin levels may indicate stress-related alopecia areata in adults.
3 citations
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April 2022 in “Microorganisms” People with severe hair loss (Alopecia Areata) have different scalp bacteria than healthy people, which might help predict the condition's progress.
4 citations
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July 2024 in “Radiotherapy and Oncology” A standardized scoring system is needed to improve model reliability for predicting hair loss in brain tumor patients treated with proton therapy.
April 2013 in “The Journal of Urology” Higher CRP levels suggest chronic inflammation is linked to bladder-related urinary symptoms in men with enlarged prostates.
28 citations
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June 2010 in “European Journal of Cancer” Baldness at age 40 is not linked to a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer.
April 2011 in “Medical Journal of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences and Health Services” Many patients with Alopecia Areata have underlying autoimmune disorders, especially thyroid issues.
22 citations
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February 2000 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Eosinophils are not a reliable marker for diagnosing alopecia areata.
March 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Patients with RASopathies have a higher risk of autoimmune disorders and should be routinely screened.
29 citations
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June 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” MCHR2 gene duplications may be linked to alopecia areata.
January 2019 in “Central European Journal of Urology” 8 citations
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January 2015 in “Genetics and Molecular Research” Certain gene variations increase the risk of alopecia areata in Koreans.
7 citations
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October 2024 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Higher inflammation markers are linked to more severe alopecia areata.
Higher PSA levels can indicate prostate cancer, but there's overlap with non-cancerous conditions.
January 2019 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” People with androgenetic alopecia have a higher risk of heart disease.
3 citations
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July 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Asthma may increase the risk of alopecia areata.
March 2024 in “Skin research and technology” High CRP levels could indicate vitamin D deficiency in people with alopecia areata.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Allergies, especially both seasonal and food, increase the risk of developing alopecia areata.
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.