3 citations
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December 2018 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” Alopecia areata mainly affects young people, often showing as patchy hair loss on the scalp.
35 citations
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August 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Melanocytes might be targeted by the immune system in people with alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
39 citations
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February 2005 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease with genetic roots, and treatments include specific topical therapies.
December 2007 in “CRC Press eBooks” Alopecia areata incognita causes widespread hair loss without patches and needs a scalp biopsy for diagnosis.
3 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Clinical & Cellular Immunology” Targeting CXCL10 may help treat alopecia areata.
47 citations
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June 2017 in “Journal of dermatology” New treatments for alopecia areata show promise, but no cure exists and responses to treatments vary.
March 2024 in “Research Square” The model helps understand alopecia areata and suggests ways to improve treatment by targeting immune issues.
191 citations
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May 2018 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Alopecia areata is likely an autoimmune disease with unclear triggers, involving various immune cells and molecules, and currently has no cure.
January 2015 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” The patient's hair loss is most likely due to diffuse alopecia areata.
11 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Alopecia areata is a chronic condition causing hair loss, with new treatments targeting the immune system showing promise.
1 citations
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February 2020 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Scalp alopecia areata mostly affects young adult males, often starts suddenly, and usually presents as single, patchy lesions.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Herbal remedies might help treat alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
3 citations
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October 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” Alopecia areata is a hair loss disease caused by complex immune reactions, and new targeted treatments show promise.
30 citations
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May 1980 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Alopecia areata can cause spotty white areas on nails.
January 2026 in “Forum Dermatologicum” JAK inhibitors and combination therapies show promise for treating severe alopecia areata.
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.
April 2016 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” The document concludes that a unique target-like hair regrowth pattern in alopecia areata may be more common than thought and should be properly identified.
May 2022 in “Rossijskij žurnal kožnyh i veneričeskih boleznej” Alopecia areata is complex, often recurring, and needs personalized treatment, especially with other health issues.
71 citations
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December 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” There are no FDA-approved treatments for Alopecia Areata, and current options have varying success and relapse rates.
January 2023 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” There are two main types of alopecia areata with different severity, and diagnosis is made through clinical examination and trichoscopy, influencing treatment choices.
8 citations
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January 1989 in “Annual Reports in Medicinal Chemistry” Hair loss from alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia can be treated, but more effective and safer treatments are needed.
November 2023 in “Advances in clinical medical research & healthcare delivery” 2 citations
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January 1996 in “Annals of saudi medicine/Annals of Saudi medicine” Alopecia areata is unpredictable, with limited treatment effectiveness, especially in severe cases.
January 2024 in “Research Square” The model helps understand alopecia areata and suggests treatment strategies.
3 citations
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January 2022 in “Russian Medical Inquiry” Atopic dermatitis may trigger alopecia areata, and early treatment can help prevent severe cases.
25 citations
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October 1975 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Hair growth in alopecia areata is hindered due to impaired cell activity in the surrounding tissue.
10 citations
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January 2023 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune hair loss condition linked to genetic factors.
January 2023 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” New treatments for sudden hair loss include oral medications and a special laser, both showing promise in hair regrowth.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tailored treatments for alopecia areata show promising results, with pulse steroids effective for mild cases and Ritlecitinib, Dupilumab, or methotrexate and prednisone effective for severe cases.
7 citations
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October 2022 in “Expert opinion on emerging drugs” New drugs for alopecia areata show promise but aren't universally effective, and hair loss often returns after stopping treatment.