2 citations
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October 2025 in “Discover Immunity.” Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune disease causing hair loss, with no cure yet, but research may lead to new treatments.
September 2025 in “Cureus” Plica neuropathica can occur with diffuse alopecia and should be considered in diagnosis.
18 citations
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July 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Folliculotropic mycosis fungoides can look like alopecia areata.
20 citations
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July 2000 in “PubMed” The document outlines a method for diagnosing hair loss and suggests specific treatments based on the diagnosis.
1 citations
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September 2020 in “Cochrane library (CD-ROM)” The analysis aims to identify the most effective and safest treatments for alopecia areata.
34 citations
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February 2012 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The research found specific signs to diagnose alopecia areata incognito and noted patients generally regrow hair after steroid treatment.
3 citations
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May 2010 in “Nursing Standard” Treatments for autoimmune hair loss have limited success and often relapse, and emotional support is crucial for those affected.
February 2013 in “Archives of Disease in Childhood: Education & Practice” Different types of alopecia in children require specific diagnoses and treatments.
4 citations
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February 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The document concludes that a protein involved in hair growth may link to baldness and that more research is needed on its role in hair loss and skin cancer treatments.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” A 47-year-old man was diagnosed with a specific type of hair loss and advised to use certain medications and avoid hair transplants.
4 citations
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April 2010 in “Expert review of dermatology” Restoring immune privilege in hair follicles could help treat certain types of hair loss.
49 citations
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April 2000 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Despite progress in treatment, the exact cause of Alopecia areata is still unknown.
2 citations
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May 2000 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” Scarring alopecias are a complex type of hair loss that are hard to treat and often can't be fixed with hair transplants.
Alopecia areata often starts around age 23, can be permanent in 30% of cases, and treatments are usually temporary.
23 citations
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April 2002 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Depigmented hair regrowth after alopecia areata can be permanent.
54 citations
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November 2007 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Early diagnosis of frontal fibrosing alopecia is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
September 2024 in “PubMed” Hair loss can be treated based on its type and cause, improving quality of life.
April 2021 in “Sohag Medical Journal” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss, linked to genetic factors and immune system issues, with no cure yet.
January 2016 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Frontal fibrosing alopecia causes hair loss at the front hairline, and no effective treatment exists.
19 citations
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July 2022 in “PNAS Nexus” Similar treatments might work for different types of scarring hair loss.
1 citations
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April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The study concludes that Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome is a benign condition that usually improves with age but can be hard to diagnose and stressful for the family.
41 citations
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January 2014 in “Annals of Dermatology” Dermoscopic examination helps diagnose different types of hair loss conditions by showing specific patterns.
March 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair loss without scarring is more common than permanent hair loss with scarring, and is often due to genetic factors.
June 2025 in “Italian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Thorough scalp examination is crucial for diagnosing alopecia areata incognita in men with diffuse hair loss.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Topical corticosteroids are recommended first for treating pediatric alopecia areata due to safety and ease of use.
69 citations
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February 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology” Topical cyclosporine lotion led to hair regrowth in a man with alopecia universalis.
January 2025 in “Pharmaceutical journal/The pharmaceutical journal” Alopecia areata causes patchy hair loss due to the immune system attacking hair follicles.
February 2014 in “PubMed” Effective treatments exist only for certain types of hair loss, and many hair loss treatments do not guarantee significant improvement.
391 citations
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January 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Half of people with Alopecia Areata may see hair regrowth within a year without treatment, but recovery is unpredictable.
1 citations
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March 2020 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” The paper concludes that recognizing bitemporal alopecia areata is important for early treatment and preventing its progression.