Deuruxolitinib is approved to treat severe alopecia areata in adults.
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May 2023 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” Rare ULBP3 gene changes may raise the risk of Alopecia areata, a certain FAS gene deletion could cause a dysfunctional protein in an immune disorder, and having one copy of a specific genetic deletion is okay, but two copies cause sickle cell disease.
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July 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Upadacitinib improved Crohn's disease, atopic dermatitis, and alopecia areata in one patient.
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January 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Ritlecitinib is effective and safe for treating alopecia areata, promoting significant hair regrowth.
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October 1947 in “The Lancet” 1 citations
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November 1947 in “The Lancet”
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March 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Epidemiology” The updated GRADE guidance advises considering context when interpreting variability in research results and introduces tools for assessing subgroup effects.
July 2025 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Both treatments improved alopecia areata, but methotrexate caused more skin darkening, while triamcinolone caused skin lightening and thinning.
3D-ultrasound can non-invasively detect and predict alopecia areata phases and outcomes.
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January 2011 in “Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism/Journal of pediatric endocrinology and metabolism” An 11-year-old Greek girl was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder, highlighting the importance of genetic testing and family history.
April 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” December 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” November 2025 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Nemolizumab improved both severe atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata in one patient.
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March 2021 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Ustekinumab successfully treated a man's resistant skin condition when other treatments failed.
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April 2023 in “Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America”
A patient with patchy hair loss was successfully treated for Tumid Lupus Erythematosus after other treatments failed.
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May 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Ritlecitinib improves hair regrowth in alopecia areata over 24 months.
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January 2015 in “Polish Journal of Pathology” Reflectance confocal microscopy is a useful, non-invasive tool for diagnosing some skin diseases, with potential for future improvements.
October 2022 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Scalp skin condition LEDS has similar features to Zoon's balanitis, a mucosal skin disorder.
November 2021 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Skin and mucosal issues can occur after COVID-19 in adults and children.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The study found that skin inflammation and immune response pathways are activated in Solar Urticaria patients after UV exposure, unlike in healthy people.
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July 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” Skin reactions are a common reason for emergency visits due to drug allergies, with some severe cases needing intensive care.
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June 2018 in “PLOS ONE” The Alopecia Areata Assessment Tool (ALTO) effectively identifies alopecia areata from other hair loss types but needs more validation.
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March 2018 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” A patient had both chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus and frontal fibrosing alopecia.
January 2019 in “Lung India” A 68-year-old woman with lupus and blood disorders improved after increased steroids and immunoglobulin treatment.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Baricitinib helps long-term hair regrowth in severe alopecia areata patients.
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June 2020 in “Dermatology and therapy” Narrowband-UVB phototherapy successfully treated a rare case of Graham Little-Piccardi-Lassueur syndrome.
September 2022 in “Frontiers in genetics” A Chinese male with a new genetic mutation has a skin condition and severe urinary issues, with treatments having mixed success.
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May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman's hair grew back after stopping acitretin for psoriasis and getting steroid treatment, and low vitamin D might be linked to alopecia severity.
A 44-year-old woman with Down's syndrome was diagnosed with both rheumatoid and gouty arthritis and treated with multiple medications.