November 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Liver disease is linked to hair loss, especially in women and those with unhealthy lifestyles.
October 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Ritlecitinib is being tested for effectiveness and safety in treating severe alopecia areata.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Both atopy and eosinophilia are linked to more severe hair loss in people with alopecia areata.
May 2024 in “AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences” Salmon patches on the neck may relate to the severity and recurrence of alopecia areata.
October 2021 in “Dermatology Reports” Higher IL-17A levels indicate more severe alopecia areata.
November 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Hair loss treated with minoxidil, finasteride, laser/light, hair transplant, and scalp prostheses; more research needed for skin of color.
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December 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some postmenopausal women with frontal fibrosing alopecia stopped losing hair with finasteride treatment, hinting at a possible hormonal cause.
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March 2019 in “JAAD case reports” A new mix of anthralin and calcipotriene might help treat severe hair loss.
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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 2021 in “Skin health and disease” Better hair loss models needed for research.
May 2026 in “Jurnal Sehat Indonesia (JUSINDO)” Low vitamin D levels may worsen or cause alopecia areata.
April 2026 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” Combining exosomes with microneedling may improve hair growth in androgenetic alopecia.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” Topical 5% minoxidil is effective and safe for treating androgenetic alopecia, especially in younger patients with early-stage hair loss.
August 2023 in “International journal of research in dermatology” Janus kinase inhibitors are effective and generally safe for treating hair loss in adults with alopecia areata.
June 2023 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Early diagnosis and treatment of alopecia areata in children is crucial to prevent severe progression.
May 2023 in “American journal of clinical medicine research” Alopecia areata severity and child's age greatly affect the quality of life for children and their parents.
January 2023 in “Malaysian Journal of Medical Research” Early and proper treatment is crucial for children with allergic conjunctivitis to avoid complications.
July 2022 in “Al-Mağallaẗ al-ʻirāqiyyaẗ li-l-ṣaydalaẗ” Lower zinc levels are linked to more severe hair loss in alopecia areata.
August 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral minoxidil can improve hair thickness and a comprehensive treatment approach leads to better alopecia outcomes.
April 2021 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Age, hair loss duration, menopause, and specific treatments affect hair density and caliber in female hair loss patients.
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February 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The conclusion is to use scalp cooling, gentle hair care, and treatments like minoxidil for managing hair loss from chemotherapy, and stresses the need for more research and collaboration in this area.
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April 2009 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Some treatments work for common baldness, but there's less evidence for other hair loss types, and more research is needed.
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January 2014 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Trichoscopy can effectively tell apart tinea capitis and alopecia areata in children by looking for specific hair shapes.
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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.
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April 2022 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” A new plant-based treatment was effective for hair regrowth in women with a specific type of hair loss that didn't respond to usual treatments.
April 2026 in “Research Square” UK postgraduate health students have limited understanding of alopecia, with many misconceptions, highlighting the need for better awareness.
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Hair pulling disorder is treated with therapy and medication; hair loss from tension can be reversed if caught early.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” A 37-year-old man with hair loss and skin issues was successfully treated with oral antibiotics, highlighting the need for early treatment. Long-term care includes low-dose antibiotics and avoiding caps and wigs.
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March 2014 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” New lipid nanoparticles show promise for delivering hair loss treatments but need improvement for better skin penetration.
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January 2021 in “Clinical and Experimental Medicine” The document concludes that while there are various treatments for Alopecia Areata, there is no cure, and individualized treatment plans are essential due to varying effectiveness.