research Alopecia areata: A review
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune hair loss condition treated with corticosteroids, and histologic confirmation is the best diagnosis method.
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research Clinical and histological challenge in the differential diagnosis of diffuse alopecia: female androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium and alopecia areata – part I
Diagnosing hair loss disorders needs clinical, dermoscopic, and histological differences, and checking menstrual cycle, weight changes, drug therapy, and nail changes.
research Risk Factors and Characterization of Vitiligo and Alopecia Areata in Patients With Chronic Graft-vs-Host Disease
Female donor to male recipient sex mismatch and positive ACA-IgG are key risk factors for vitiligo and alopecia areata in chronic GvHD patients.
research Changes in distribution pattern of CD8 lymphocytes in the scalp in alopecia areata during treatment with diphencyprone
Diphencyprone treatment increases CD8 lymphocytes in the scalp, which is associated with hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
research Trichoscopic findings in alopecia areata and their relation to disease activity, severity and clinical subtype in T urkish patients
Certain scalp patterns can indicate the severity and activity of hair loss in Turkish alopecia patients.
research Evidence of increased DNA methylation of the androgen receptor gene in occipital hair follicles from men with androgenetic alopecia
Men with hair loss have more DNA changes in back-of-head hair follicles, possibly protecting them from thinning.
research Alopecia areata presenting in 2 kidney-pancreas transplant recipients taking cyclosporine
Two transplant patients on cyclosporine unexpectedly developed hair loss.
research Early stage alopecia areata is associated with inflammation in the upper dermis and damage to the hair follicle infundibulum
Early stage bald spots are linked to skin inflammation and damage to the upper part of the hair follicle.
research Systematic review and quality analysis of studies on the efficacy of topical diphenylcyclopropenone treatment for alopecia areata
Topical DPCP is somewhat effective for hair loss in alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
research Involvement of the bulge region with decreased expression of hair follicle stem cell markers in senile female cases of alopecia areata
Decreased CD200 in hair follicles may cause immune issues in some alopecia areata cases.
research Camouflage technique for alopecia areata: What is a patient to do?
The document suggests using hairpieces, wigs, and safe cosmetic techniques to hide hair loss from alopecia areata.
research Monotherapy for Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis
Intralesional corticosteroids work best for mild alopecia areata, and DPCP works best for moderate to severe cases.
research Alopecia Areata of the Beard: A Review of the Literature
The document concludes that more research is needed to understand and treat Beard Alopecia Areata due to limited current knowledge and evidence.
research Efficacy and safety of superficial cryotherapy for alopecia areata: A retrospective, comprehensive review of 353 cases over 22 years
Superficial cryotherapy is effective and safe for treating alopecia areata, with better results when used early and frequently.
research Advanced Medical Therapies in the Management of Non-Scarring Alopecia: Areata and Androgenic Alopecia
Advanced therapies like gene, cell, and tissue engineering show promise for hair regrowth in alopecia, but their safety and effectiveness need more verification.
research Experience with oral tofacitinib in severe alopecia areata with different clinical responses
Oral tofacitinib helped regrow hair in over half of the patients with severe alopecia, but relapses and side effects were common.
research Update on the Genetics of Androgenetic Alopecia, Female Pattern Hair Loss, and Alopecia Areata: Implications for Molecular Diagnostic Testing
Genetic factors affect hair loss, and molecular testing may help predict, diagnose, and treat it.
research Alopecia Areata in the Indian Subcontinent
The conclusion is that in the Indian subcontinent, socioeconomic status, stress, and family structure affect the severity of alopecia areata, and its psychological impact is generally mild or moderate.
research Possible advantage of imiquimod and diphenylcyclopropenone combined treatment versus diphenylcyclopropenone alone: An observational study of nonresponder patients with alopecia areata
Combining imiquimod with diphenylcyclopropenone may improve treatment outcomes for alopecia areata patients who don't respond to diphenylcyclopropenone alone.
research Alopecia Areata: Good Response to Treatment with Fractional Laser in 5 Cases
Fractional laser treatment helped hair regrowth in patients with alopecia areata.
research Treatment of alopecia areata with nonablative fractional laser combined with topical minoxidil
Using a nonablative fractional laser with topical minoxidil can effectively and safely promote hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
research Seasonal alopecia areata with atopy
A 5-year-old boy's seasonal hair loss is linked to his allergies.
research Alopecia areata and poliosis: A retrospective analysis of 258 cases
White hairs often regrow in alopecia areata patches.
research Superiority of occipital donor sites for split‐thickness skin grafting in dermatosurgery: Results of a prospective randomized controlled study
Occipital donor sites for skin grafts heal faster, hurt less, look better, and have fewer complications than femoral sites.
research Diagnosis: Alopecia areata or not?
Scalp biopsies are essential for accurately diagnosing alopecia areata.
research Case report of novel combination of anthralin and calcipotriene leading to trichologic response in alopecia areata
A new mix of anthralin and calcipotriene might help treat severe hair loss.
research Platelet-rich plasma in alopecia areata: intradermal injection versus topical application with transepidermal delivery via either fractional carbon dioxide laser or microneedling
Injecting platelet-rich plasma or applying it with a laser or microneedling can treat hair loss effectively. The laser and microneedling methods cause less pain.
research CD44 expression in alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia
No CD44 in alopecia areata, present in normal and androgenetic alopecia.
research Linear alopecia areata
Alopecia areata can sometimes appear as a straight line of hair loss instead of round patches.
research Treatment options for alopecia areata
Various treatments exist for alopecia areata, but none are completely satisfactory; choice depends on age, disease extent, and preference.