research Treatments options for alopecia
The document concludes that oral finasteride and topical minoxidil are effective for genetic hair loss, while other treatments for different types of hair loss show promise but need more research.
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research Alopecia Areata: Clinical Perspective and an Insight into Pathogenesis
Alopecia areata causes hair loss due to an immune attack on hair follicles, influenced by genetics and environment.
research Serum level of interleukin-15 in active alopecia areata patients and its relation to age, sex, and disease severity
Higher interleukin-15 levels are linked to more severe alopecia areata, but not to age or gender.
research Management of hair loss diseases
New treatments for hair loss show promise, but more development is needed, especially for tough cases.
research Pigmented contact dermatitis due to therapeutic sensitizer as complication of contact immunotherapy in alopecia areata
Some patients with severe alopecia areata developed skin darkening from their treatment, which may indicate a less effective response to the therapy.
research Restoration of hair growth with topical diphencyprone in mouse and rat models of alopecia areata
Topical diphencyprone helped regrow hair in mice and rats with a condition similar to human hair loss.
research Epidemiology, management and the associated burden of mental health illness, atopic and autoimmune conditions, and common infections in alopecia areata: protocol for an observational study series
People with alopecia areata have higher rates of mental health issues, autoimmune diseases, and infections.
research Development of the Alopecia Areata Patient Priority Outcomes Instrument: A Qualitative Study
Researchers created a new tool to measure the effects of alopecia areata from the patient's view, focusing on hair loss, daily life, and emotional health.
research Exacerbation of alopecia areata during pegylated interferon alpha-2b and ribavirin therapy, possibly due to the collapse of hair follicle immune privilege
A woman's hair loss worsened after starting hepatitis C treatment due to immune changes in her hair follicles.
research Molecular Genetics of Alopecias
Scientists have found specific genes linked to different hair loss conditions, which could lead to new treatments.
research Some Trace Elements' Level in Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata patients have lower zinc, copper, and selenium levels than healthy people.
research Histopathologic profile of alopecia areata in Indian patients
The study found that the cause of alopecia areata can be identified through tissue analysis, and vertical sections are enough for diagnosis.
research Alopecia in the General Pediatric Clinic: Who to Treat, Who to Refer
Pediatricians should treat some hair loss types in children and refer others to a dermatologist.
research Association of Autoimmune Regulator Gene Rs2075876 Variant, but Not Gene Expression with Alopecia Areata in Males: A Case–control Study
The AIRE gene variant rs2075876 is linked to a higher risk of alopecia areata in males.
research Late-Onset Alopecia Areata: A Retrospective Cohort Study
People who get alopecia areata after age 50 usually have mild symptoms, high chances of hair regrowth, and often have other health conditions.
research Chronic Myeloid Leukemia: Part I—Real-World Treatment Patterns, Healthcare Resource Utilization, and Associated Costs in Later Lines of Therapy in the United States
Adolescents with severe alopecia incur significantly higher healthcare costs.
research Psychosocial Aspects of Hair Loss
Hair loss can cause serious mental health problems and treating it requires a team of experts.
research Differential impact of environmental factors on systemic and localized autoimmunity
Environmental factors like diet and vitamin levels, especially Vitamin D, can affect autoimmune diseases differently, with lifestyle changes potentially improving outcomes.
research Platelet-rich plasma in alopecia areata: intradermal injection versus topical application with transepidermal delivery via either fractional carbon dioxide laser or microneedling
Injecting platelet-rich plasma or applying it with a laser or microneedling can treat hair loss effectively. The laser and microneedling methods cause less pain.
research CD44 expression in alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia
No CD44 in alopecia areata, present in normal and androgenetic alopecia.
research Healthcare Utilization and Costs Among US Adolescents With Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata in US adolescents leads to significant healthcare costs and usage.
research The use of phosphodiesterase inhibitors for the treatment of alopecia
Caffeine shows promise for treating some types of hair loss, but more research is needed.
research Clinical Hair Loss: Diagnosis and Treatment
The review suggests limited treatments for common hair loss conditions, with potential for future improvements.
research Autoimmune Skin Disorders
The document concludes that autoimmune skin disorders are treated with corticosteroids and immunosuppressive drugs.
research Hair and Scalp Dermatoscopy (Trichoscopy)
Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing and managing hair and scalp conditions, often better than traditional methods.
research Development of Uniform Protocol for Alopecia Areata Clinical Trials
A standard protocol for alopecia areata clinical trials was created to improve consistency and encourage more research.
research Regrowth of Alopecia Areata Simulating the Pattern of Androgenetic Alopecia
Alopecia areata can regrow hair in a pattern similar to androgenetic alopecia.
research A Multifaceted View on Ageing of the Hair and Scalp
Proper scalp care can improve hair health and delay ageing signs.
research Psychometric Properties of the EQ-5D-5L in Patients with Alopecia Areata
The EQ-5D-5L tool may not accurately measure the impact of alopecia areata on patients' lives.
research A Current Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenge: Tinea Capitis
Early recognition and treatment of tinea capitis are crucial to prevent severe scalp issues and prolonged therapy.