July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” JAK inhibitors improve hair growth in alopecia areata, especially in patchy types.
February 2026 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Stem cell therapies show promise for hair regrowth in alopecia areata but need more research for safety and effectiveness.
30 citations
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June 2017 in “Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery” Topical ruxolitinib failed to regrow hair in a 66-year-old with alopecia areata.
February 2026 in “Dove Medical Press (Taylor and Francis Group)” Upadacitinib can effectively regrow hair in alopecia areata patients without worsening sarcoidosis.
January 2025 in “Frontiers in Pediatrics” Baricitinib significantly improved hair regrowth and skin condition in a 14-year-old with alopecia areata and atopic dermatitis.
14 citations
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January 2015 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” Methylprednisolone infusions can help some people with severe alopecia regrow hair.
May 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Women with alopecia areata have poor blood flow, possibly due to nerve inflammation.
40 citations
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June 2021 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” JAK inhibitors show promise in effectively treating hair loss from alopecia areata.
January 2025 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Alopecia areata affects about 1.93% of people worldwide, with more women affected than men.
January 2024 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Tofacitinib effectively reduces hair loss in children with alopecia areata but may cause mild side effects and relapses.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with certain allergic conditions or higher white blood cell counts have more severe hair loss, and treating hair and nail side effects early in melanoma therapy can improve quality of life.
143 citations
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January 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease causing hair loss, treatable with immune-modulating drugs, and linked to genetics.
21 citations
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December 2014 in “Clinics in dermatology” Squaric acid dibutylester effectively treats alopecia areata.
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January 2010 in “International journal of trichology” Bexarotene gel shows promise as a new treatment for alopecia areata.
September 2025 in “PubMed” Colectomy led to hair regrowth in a Crohn's patient with alopecia areata.
January 2025 in “Journal of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery” Environmental factors can trigger alopecia areata in identical twins.
March 2023 in “Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy” Low vitamin D levels are linked to severe and active alopecia areata.
February 2026 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Janus kinase inhibitors are effective and safe for treating alopecia areata.
36 citations
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July 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain HLA class II alleles increase or decrease the risk of alopecia areata.
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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.
Alopecia Areata causes hair loss and needs treatments that address both physical and emotional health.
January 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Oral tofacitinib may be an effective future treatment for children with severe alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
August 2021 in “Revista Colombiana de Reumatología/Revista Colombiana de Reumatologia” Janus kinase inhibitors may effectively treat severe alopecia areata unresponsive to other treatments.
July 2019 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” Oral cyclosporine works better than betamethasone minipulse therapy for treating Alopecia Areata.
28 citations
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September 1998 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Most hair loss can be diagnosed with patient history and physical exam, and a few common types make up most cases.
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December 2019 in “JAAD Case Reports” A woman experienced rapid hair loss after taking albendazole, but it started to improve when she stopped the medication.
5 citations
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November 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” The document concludes that early diagnosis and a comprehensive treatment plan are crucial for managing hair loss in children, with a focus on both medical and psychological support.
3 citations
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November 1999 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Examining scalp biopsies in different ways helps better diagnose hair loss types.
2 citations
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October 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” More research is needed to understand hair and scalp disorders in people with skin of color.
July 2024 in “Biomolecular and Health Science Journal” Mycophenolic acid effectively improved hair and nail growth in a lupus patient.