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August 2019 in “Dermatologic therapy” Janus kinase inhibitors show promise for treating alopecia areata but need more research for confirmation.
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January 2021 in “Cureus” A woman had an allergic skin reaction to a hair loss treatment containing minoxidil and should not use it.
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September 2025 in “JAAD reviews.” Janus kinase inhibitors are effective for severe alopecia areata, promoting hair regrowth.
January 2021 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” Trichoscopy shows black dots, yellow dots, and empty follicles are common in Alopecia Areata, with broken and exclamation mark hair as typical patterns.
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January 2013 in “International journal of trichology” Two people had unusual ring-shaped hair loss due to an autoimmune disorder.
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.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Ayurvedic treatment significantly reduced symptoms of alopecia areata.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Ayurvedic treatment significantly reduced alopecia areata symptoms.
July 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” The document concludes that understanding hair follicle histology and the hair cycle is crucial for diagnosing alopecia.
January 2022 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Trichoscopy is useful for quickly diagnosing different types of hair loss without needing biopsies.
January 2025 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Alopecia areata affects about 1.93% of people worldwide, with more women affected than men.
September 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Lower vitamin D levels are linked to higher CRP levels in people with a type of hair loss called alopecia areata.
March 2025 in “Cosmetics” Combining treatments works best for early hair loss, while transplants are best for severe cases.
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May 2023 in “Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology” Dental care may help improve hair loss in alopecia patients.
February 2026 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Janus kinase inhibitors are effective and safe for treating alopecia areata.
November 2025 in “The Journal of Immunology” Different γδ T cell types have unique roles in causing alopecia areata.
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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.
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May 2022 in “The journal of immunology/The Journal of immunology” BST2 protein and certain T cells increase in early alopecia areata.
April 2026 in “The Bioscan.” Viddhakarma may effectively regrow hair in alopecia areata without side effects.
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January 2023 in “Cutis” The paper concludes that the new medication baricitinib needs further testing in a more diverse group of patients with alopecia areata.
February 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Ophiasis mainly affects females, lasts longer, and has lower regrowth rates, with a new classification system helping predict treatment response.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” Alopecia areata may be linked to kidney issues, but more research is needed.
April 2021 in “Indian pediatrics case reports” A child's hair loss after Kawasaki disease may help understand the disease's autoimmune causes.
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June 2023 in “Medicines” Some antiseizure medications can cause reversible hair loss, with valproate, lamotrigine, and carbamazepine being the most common.
June 2025 in “International Journal of AYUSH Case Reports” Ayurvedic treatment successfully regrew hair in a woman with alopecia areata.
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June 2021 in “Dermatology Online Journal” A girl with a rare genetic condition affecting hair and nails also developed a common type of hair loss, suggesting a possible genetic link.
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April 2023 in “Autoimmunity reviews” High levels of IL6 and CRP, and low levels of vitamin D, might be indicators of alopecia areata.
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October 2013 in “Experimental Dermatology” Vitiligo and alopecia areata may have similar causes despite their differences.
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September 2025 in “Antioxidants” Antioxidant nanoparticles show promise for treating inflammatory diseases but need more research for safe and effective use.