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July 2021 in “Advances in Therapy” Most people with Alopecia Areata don't get treatment within a year; it's costly and often comes with other health issues.
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February 2023 in “Advances in Therapy” Baricitinib, a drug for rheumatoid arthritis, atopic dermatitis, and alopecia areata, is generally safe with low risk of major side effects, even in patients with risk factors. It's also effective in promoting hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
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December 2022 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” More people are seeing dermatologists for hair and scalp problems now than in the past.
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January 2014 Data mining helps identify and address nutrition deficiencies affecting health.
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August 2023 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Corticosteroids are the most common treatment for alopecia areata, but many patients need better options.
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April 2019 in “JAAD case reports” A woman with lymphoma had a rare skin rash on her scalp and forehead, which was hard to diagnose but responded well to treatment.
July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The occipital scalp is affected in advanced hair loss, so it shouldn't be used as a control.
February 2026 in “Postgraduate Medicine” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors slightly increase depression risk, but the risk varies based on the control group used.
January 2026 in “SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología” Stressful life events may trigger alopecia areata.
November 2022 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results” Youth in Kashmir Valley, India, are likely to experience depression due to conflict and stressful conditions.
June 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Urinary stones increased in Wuwei, China, especially in males, suggesting the need for better screening and healthcare.
November 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Men with male pattern baldness may be more at risk for severe COVID-19, and anti-androgen treatments could offer protection.
June 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology” High-quality data on skin cancer is crucial for understanding its trends and allocating healthcare resources effectively.
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January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Skin treatment can lower life quality for patients with skin conditions.
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December 2013 in “Archivio italiano di urologia, andrologia” Dutasteride reduces hospitalization and prostate cancer risk compared to finasteride, potentially offsetting its higher cost.
April 2026 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Africa needs its own dermatology guidelines to address unique skin challenges and improve care.
September 2022 in “Acta Medica” The pandemic caused new skin problems in children, mainly due to mask-wearing and stress.
July 2020 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Early diagnosis and treatment can lessen the impact of cicatricial alopecia.
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January 2023 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” People with alopecia areata in German-speaking countries spend a lot on their condition, with hair products and treatments being the most costly.
October 2023 in “Skin health and disease” Alopecia areata costs individuals about 3% of their income, with women, Asians, those with lower income, and more severe symptoms spending more.
July 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Patients with fewer past treatments for alopecia areata respond better to baricitinib.
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January 2024 in “Scandinavian Journal of Public Health” Diseases have a big social impact in Nordic countries, affecting healthcare decisions.
March 2025 in “Texas Journal of Medical Science” Skin diseases affect young adults in India physically and emotionally.
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June 2017 in “Journal of infection/The Journal of infection” The document concludes that terbinafine is effective for treating scalp fungal infections in children and recommends not excluding them from school during treatment, while also highlighting the need for updated treatment guidelines due to changing infection patterns.
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November 2012 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Hair diseases can have psychological effects and should be treated with a combination of psychosomatic care, therapy, and medication.
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April 2022 in “Dermatology and therapy” Alopecia areata leads to significantly higher healthcare costs due to more doctor visits and prescriptions.
December 2023 in “Y Dược học” Older adults in Vietnam often experience hair loss after COVID-19, especially women, singles, and those hospitalized.
Men with CCCA often face delayed diagnosis and severe hair loss, highlighting the need for earlier recognition and treatment.
July 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” A new treatment plan for alopecia areata considers disease severity, quality of life, and progression to offer personalized care.
May 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Graves' disease can cause hair loss in children and should be considered when treating pediatric alopecia areata.