March 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The Tru9I variant in the VDR gene may influence alopecia areata risk and vitamin D levels.
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July 2020 in “EBioMedicine” A gene variant increases the risk of a type of hair loss by affecting hair protein production.
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October 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” AIRE deficiency causes hair loss similar to alopecia areata in mice.
January 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” No single ideal JAK inhibitor for alopecia areata has been determined; JAK3 inhibitors may be promising with fewer side effects.
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February 2022 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Ritlecitinib shows promise for hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
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December 2025 in “Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine” Phototherapy effectively treats certain alopecia areata types, especially if started early.
March 2026 in “Immunological Medicine” Janus kinase inhibitors help some people with severe alopecia areata regrow hair, but not everyone responds, and relapses can happen.
November 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Tofacitinib was effective for severe, treatment-resistant hair loss without side effects.
March 2022 in “Wound practice & research” New treatments for alopecia areata show promise, but standardized guidelines are needed.
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July 2018 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” Alopecia areata severity is linked to increased TH1 and TH2 activity.
June 2024 in “Frontiers in immunology” Sequential therapy with dupilumab and baricitinib improved hair regrowth and atopic dermatitis in a child without adverse reactions.
May 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Tofacitinib is an effective and safe treatment for alopecia areata.
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July 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” JAK inhibitors can effectively reverse hair loss in people with alopecia areata.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” Tofacitinib helped regrow hair in patients with alopecia, with few side effects.
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June 2020 in “Processes” CMX from Centipeda minima can significantly improve hair growth in mild to moderate balding.
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March 2018 in “Cancer Medicine” Alopecia areata patients have varied cancer risks, with some cancers being lower and others higher.
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October 2021 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Japanese patients with alopecia areata often have a higher BMI and consume more vitamin C, fruit, and retinol, which may affect their condition's development or severity.
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June 2023 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” Janus kinase inhibitors can regrow hair in alopecia areata but may cause side effects and hair loss may return if treatment stops.
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June 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Higher IgE levels may play a role in alopecia areata, especially in males, children, and severe cases.
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January 2025 in “Annals of Dermatology” Baricitinib is effective and safe for treating alopecia areata in Korea.
January 2026 in “Journal of Dermatology Research and Therapy” Combination therapy effectively regrows hair and reduces severity in Black children with stubborn Alopecia Areata.
December 2025 in “Cosmetics” Gut bacteria differences could help diagnose and treat alopecia areata.
October 2025 in “Cosmetics” Genetic insights can lead to personalized treatments for acne, androgenetic alopecia, and alopecia areata.
December 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Minoxidil shows promise for alopecia areata, but more research is needed before it can be recommended as a primary treatment.
January 2024 in “Case Reports in Endocrinology” Cortisone tapering may help improve severe myasthenia gravis and alopecia areata after thymectomy.
November 2023 in “Dermatologica sinica/Zhōnghuá pífūkē yīxué zázhì” Upadacitinib helped regrow hair in a severe alopecia areata patient but stopping treatment caused hair loss to return.
March 2026 in “JID Innovations” Aire mutation reduces alopecia areata, while Notch4 mutation prevents it in mice.
January 2025 in “Lasers in Medical Science” CO2 fractional laser treatment helped regrow hair in a 13-year-old with alopecia areata.
February 2026 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Upadacitinib may effectively treat twenty-nail dystrophy without causing pain.
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September 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Stress hormones and autoimmune reactions can cause hair loss.