research Overview of Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata is a genetic and immune-related hair loss condition that is often associated with other autoimmune diseases and does not typically cause permanent damage to hair follicles.
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450-480 / 829 resultsresearch Recent Advances in the Pathogenesis of Autoimmune Hair Loss Disease Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata is caused by immune system attacks on hair follicles, often triggered by viral infections.
research Efficacy and safety of methotrexate in alopecia areata
Methotrexate is a promising and safe treatment for severe alopecia areata, with better results when combined with corticosteroids.
research Alopecia Areata: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Therapies
Alopecia areata causes unpredictable hair loss, and more research is needed to fully understand and treat it effectively.
research Topical Minoxidil Therapy and Hair Regrowth
Minoxidil helps hair regrowth, especially with more indeterminate hairs.
research Prevalence of alopecia areata in Japan: Estimates from a nationally representative sample
Alopecia areata affects 1.45% of people in Japan, impacting mood and self-esteem, with many not seeking treatment.
research The burden of alopecia areata: A scoping review focusing on quality of life, mental health and work productivity
Alopecia areata greatly affects people's life quality, mental health, and work life.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia: a disease that remains enigmatic
Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a poorly understood condition with increasing cases and unclear treatment effectiveness.
research Oral Tofacitinib and Systemic Corticosteroids, Alone or in Combination, in Patients With Moderate-to-Severe Alopecia Areata: A Retrospective Study
Both individual and combined treatments of tofacitinib and corticosteroids can help regrow hair in moderate-to-severe alopecia areata, but ongoing treatment may be necessary.
research Clinical and demographic characteristics associated with nail involvement in alopecia areata: A cross‐sectional study of 197 patients
Younger patients with severe alopecia areata often have nail problems.
research Alopecia Areata: Case report and review of pathophysiology and treatment with Jak inhibitors
JAK inhibitors like tofacitinib may effectively treat Alopecia Areata.
research Childhood Alopecia Areata: An Overview of Treatment and Recent Patents
Childhood Alopecia Areata causes hair loss and requires varied treatments, with psychological support being crucial.
research Clinical and pathological evaluation of hemp seeds oil effectiveness in the treatment of alopecia areata
Hemp seed oil shows promise in treating localized alopecia areata.
research A Novel Atypical Presentation of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Involving the Frontoparietal Scalp
A woman with an unusual pattern of hair loss was confirmed to have Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and treated with specific medications.
research Comparative efficacy and safety of systemic steroids, oral JAK inhibitors and Contact Immunotherapy in the Treatment of severe alopecia areata: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Oral ritlecitinib and baricitinib are promising treatments for severe alopecia areata due to their balance of effectiveness and safety.
research Trichoscopy pattern in alopecia areata: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Yellow dots and short vellus hairs are the most common signs of Alopecia Areata (AA), and trichoscopy can help diagnose AA and track treatment progress.
research Epidemiology of alopecia areata in Hispanic/Latinx patients
Hispanic/Latinx patients with alopecia areata often have it before age 40, with females and certain health conditions like rheumatoid arthritis more commonly affected.
research Efficacy of Local and Whole‐Body Phototherapy for the Treatment of Various Types of Alopecia Areata
Phototherapy effectively treats certain alopecia areata types, especially if started early.
research Assessment of Alopecia Areata Disease Severity in Pediatric Patients
New tools help doctors better assess and treat alopecia areata in kids by considering more than just hair loss.
research Update on pulse corticosteroid therapy for the management of alopecia areata
Pulse corticosteroid therapy helps many with severe alopecia areata regrow hair, but has side effects.
research A clinical investigation of early‐onset alopecia areata in children: Onset earlier than 4 years of age might have a better short‐term prognosis
Children with alopecia areata before age 4 may have better short-term hair regrowth.
research Trichoscopic Features of Syphilitic Alopecia and Alopecia Areata: A Comparative Study
Exclamation mark hairs help distinguish syphilitic alopecia from alopecia areata.
research Comparative evaluation of the efficacy of topical tacrolimus 0.03% and topical calcipotriol 0.005% mixed with betamethasone dipropionate versus topical clobetasol 0.05% in treatment of alopecia areata: A clinical and trichoscopic study
The combination of vitamin D analogues with potent steroids is a favorable treatment for alopecia areata with fewer side effects.
research A Newborn With Hair Loss
The baby’s hair loss was due to a rare genetic condition, not treatable by usual methods.
research Dermoscopic evaluation of intralesional pentoxifylline in the treatment of alopecia areata
Intralesional pentoxifylline effectively and safely treats alopecia areata, improving hair regrowth.
research Comparison of the Efficacy of Topical Methotrexate 1% gel Versus Topical Betamethasone Dipropionate 0.05% Lotion in the Treatment of Localized Scalp Alopecia Areata in a Tertiary Care Institute of Central India: A Randomized Control Trial
Both treatments work equally well for hair regrowth, but the lotion has fewer side effects.
research Coexistence of Alopecia Areata and Seborrheic Dermatitis: A Case Report
The treatment improved hair growth and reduced scalp symptoms.
research Intermittent Low-dose Ritlecitinib in Refractory Paediatric Alopecia Areata: A Case Report with Therapeutic Implications
Low-dose Ritlecitinib may help children with stubborn Alopecia Areata.
research Adipose Tissue–Derived Exosomes as a Novel Therapeutic Approach for Refractory Alopecia Areata: A Report of Two Cases
Adipose tissue-derived exosomes may help regrow hair in alopecia areata.
research Frequency of Types of Alopecia in a Single-centre Hair Referral Clinic Over a Ten Years Period
Pattern hair loss is the most common type of alopecia.