April 2024 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” Children with alopecia areata in Singapore generally have a good quality of life.
3 citations
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January 2019 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” People with alopecia areata may also have allergic rhinitis and should be checked for respiratory allergies.
38 citations
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February 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” AR/EDA2R gene linked to early-onset female hair loss, but 20p11 gene not involved.
4 citations
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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.
January 2025 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” Vitamin D deficiency is common in children with and without alopecia areata, and more research is needed.
3 citations
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March 2012 in “Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association /Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association” General practitioners in Qassim have satisfactory knowledge of alopecia areata but need more education to address gaps and misconceptions.
22 citations
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September 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The study's results on the effectiveness of low-dose IL-2 for alopecia areata and its impact on immune cells were not provided.
20 citations
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January 2019 in “International journal of trichology” People with Alopecia areata often have lower Vitamin D levels, which might affect the severity of their condition.
2 citations
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June 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” Yellow dots and short vellus hairs are the most common signs of Alopecia Areata (AA), and trichoscopy can help diagnose AA and track treatment progress.
2 citations
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September 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Tofacitinib is a promising treatment for severe alopecia areata, with many patients experiencing complete or partial hair regrowth.
May 2026 in “SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología” Dupilumab effectively treated severe alopecia areata in a child.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Trichotillomania is a condition where people repeatedly pull out their hair, which can be triggered by stress and has various physical signs.
31 citations
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July 2021 in “ImmunoTargets and therapy” Alopecia areata is an incurable autoimmune condition causing hair loss, with research aiming for better treatments.
September 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata share immune and genetic factors, and targeted therapies may help both.
Psychological factors significantly impact alopecia areata.
May 2023 in “Journal of managed care & specialty pharmacy” Alopecia areata causes hair loss and life quality issues; current treatments are often unsatisfactory, but new drugs like JAK inhibitors show promise.
83 citations
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May 1999 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss that spreads out can often fix itself or be treated by finding and handling the cause.
16 citations
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” Early hair loss links to metabolic issues in young Indian men.
29 citations
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May 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Patients with alopecia areata might have a lower risk of stroke and possibly heart attack.
8 citations
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August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Early diagnosis and treatment, like topical minoxidil, can prevent hair loss in children.
2 citations
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July 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Adults with alopecia areata often have empty follicular openings, while children show more honeycomb pigment patterns.
2 citations
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October 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Cancer treatments can cause skin-related side effects that may affect patient quality of life and require changes in treatment.
Certain skin and family history markers predict vitiligo severity and treatment needs.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Experts recommend specific treatments for alopecia areata based on age and severity, emphasizing the need for better treatments and acknowledging its psychological impact.
January 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Pediatric alopecia areata is more immune-active than adult cases, suggesting age-specific treatments and potential use of JAK inhibitors.
23 citations
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October 2020 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Tailored treatments for alopecia areata are recommended based on severity and patient needs.
2 citations
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August 2022 in “JAAD case reports” COVID-19 vaccines may rarely worsen hair loss in people with severe alopecia, but the benefits of vaccination still outweigh this risk.
August 2024 in “Current Protocols” The C3H/HeJ mouse model is useful for studying and testing treatments for alopecia areata.
January 2025 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Minoxidil with betamethasone is the most effective for hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment are key for managing rare scalp disorders that cause permanent hair loss.