September 2019 in “Asian Pacific journal of health sciences” The study concludes that hair loss in children has specific patterns and causes.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Treatment improved scalp conditions and hair loss with no recurrence after 1 year.
December 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Alopecia areata might help slow down certain cancers.
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May 1999 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata is an unpredictable autoimmune hair loss condition, treated based on severity, with half of patients regrowing hair within a year without treatment.
October 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Mice treatments didn't grow hair, a patient treatment may affect immune response, and people with hair loss often feel anxious or depressed.
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January 2021 in “Nihon rinsho hifukaikai zasshi” The document provides ways to tell alopecia areata from other similar hair loss conditions, using visual checks and specific tests.
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January 1995 in “Dermatology” The treatment for alopecia areata with diphenylcyclopropenone was unsuccessful.
January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” A man had an unusual type of hair loss that didn't match known patterns and didn't improve with treatment.
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January 2011 in “Journal of UOEH” Autoimmune hair loss may be linked to increased Th1 and Th17 cells and decreased Th2 cells.
January 2026 in “Forum Dermatologicum” Hair loss can be caused by cancer, treatments, or skin conditions, and trichoscopy helps diagnose it.
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August 2013 in “Case reports in dermatology” A patient with total hair loss developed vitiligo after using a treatment called DCP.
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August 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Cicatricial alopecia involves scarring hair loss and can be treated with various medications.
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January 2025 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Experts recommend personalized treatment plans for alopecia areata, using corticosteroids and minoxidil for mild cases, and stronger medications for severe cases.
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August 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Diphenylcyclopropenone (DPCP) is effective in treating alopecia areata, with most patients showing significant hair regrowth.
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September 2021 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Japanese cases of fibrosing alopecia show a unique age and hair loss pattern, possibly due to racial differences.
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March 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Alopecia areata patients often have eczema, thyroid issues, vitamin-D deficiency, and anemia.
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May 2012 in “Experimental Dermatology” 24 citations
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January 1985 in “Dermatology” Higher levels of certain immune cells in hair follicles may contribute to alopecia areata.
January 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Possible link between COVID-19 and hair loss; more research needed.
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September 2014 in “European Journal of Dermatology” A woman's hair loss worsened after starting hepatitis C treatment due to immune changes in her hair follicles.
December 2016 in “Springer eBooks” A 45-year-old woman with autoimmune diseases experienced patchy hair loss due to alopecia areata, which has no cure but can be treated, with varying success.
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July 2019 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” About 12% of children in Kota, Rajasthan, experience hair loss, mainly due to fungal infections, with early treatment advised to prevent worsening.
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January 2006 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Alopecia areata can look like frontal fibrosing alopecia, making diagnosis hard.
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January 2014 in “Annals of Dermatology” Dermoscopic examination helps diagnose different types of hair loss conditions by showing specific patterns.
2 citations
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January 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Tick bites may cause hair loss due to inflammation from tick saliva.
June 2026 in “Wiener klinische Wochenschrift” New treatments for alopecia areata show promise but need ongoing use and have infection risks.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The study concluded that patients with total hair loss and recurring hair loss had an earlier onset, longer-lasting condition, and a greater negative impact on their quality of life, with allergic conditions linked to more severe hair loss.
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April 2017 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Yellow dots are common in severe alopecia areata.
August 2023 in “JAAD Case Reports” A woman with lupus experienced hair regrowth after treatment, but hair transplantation is not advised for her condition.