Understanding both skin and mental health aspects of alopecia areata is crucial for better patient care.
Psychological factors significantly impact alopecia areata.
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April 2025 in “Biologics” Dupilumab and ustekinumab are promising treatments for alopecia areata, showing significant hair regrowth.
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June 2024 in “JAAD reviews.” Some drugs can cause permanent hair loss, though it's rare.
High CCL11 levels may indicate poor response to baricitinib in severe alopecia areata.
New drugs, baricitinib and ritlecitinib, are effective for severe alopecia areata.
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January 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” Thallium, mercury, selenium, and colchicine strongly cause hair loss.
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