November 2012 in “Annales de Dermatologie et de Vénéréologie” Frontal fibrosing alopecia can occur in children, not just postmenopausal women.
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February 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” CD3+ T-cell presence is a reliable marker to tell apart alopecia areata from pattern hair loss.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Early intervention in patch-type alopecia may prevent progression to more severe forms by targeting immune pathways and preserving keratin.
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August 1981 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata is linked to reduced T cell function and auto-immunity.
July 2025 in “Foundation University Journal of Dentistry” Alopecia areata patients often have autoimmune disorders, especially thyroid issues.
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January 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” People with hair loss conditions may also have thyroid disorders, but more research is needed to understand the connection.
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January 2019 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” The woman's skin and hair symptoms were confirmed as frontal fibrosing alopecia, and while facial papules are common in such cases, there's no effective local treatment, but systemic treatments can help.
September 2018 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair and nail disorders can cause changes in scalp pigmentation, especially with sun exposure and alopecia.
March 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Trichoscopy helps tell apart Lichen planopilaris and Frontal fibrosing alopecia from other hair loss conditions.
January 2008 in “Bradford Scholars (University of Bradford)” Alopecia areata may be caused by antibodies targeting specific hair follicle proteins, hindering hair growth.
The woman has a scalp condition causing hair loss.
May 2015 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” New hair after alopecia areata can be thinner and change color but usually keeps the same shape.
January 2025 in “Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology” Temporal triangular alopecia causes permanent hair loss and can be managed with treatments like minoxidil or hair transplantation.
August 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Melanocytes may trigger the immune response in alopecia areata, affecting hair regrowth.
August 2021 in “Acta medica Philippina” A girl's hair loss was found to be caused by both a hair-pulling disorder and another hair loss condition.
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” The document concludes that primary scarring alopecias cause permanent hair loss, have unpredictable outcomes, and lack definitive treatments, requiring personalized care.
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January 2016 in “Dermatology online journal” A 46-year-old man was diagnosed with frontal fibrosing alopecia, a condition usually seen in postmenopausal women.
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January 2021 in “Our Dermatology Online” Alopecia areata is more common in young Black African males, with rare other health issues.
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August 2007 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease where T cells attack hair follicles.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Segmented hair color changes can indicate active alopecia areata.
March 2019 in “Our Dermatology Online” A woman with severe hair loss regrew mostly white hair after treatment.
April 2023 in “World Journal Of Advanced Research and Reviews” Cosmetic products or emotional factors might contribute to Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and trichoscopy is useful for diagnosis.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Fibrosing alopecia starts earlier in Latin American men and often looks like common male pattern baldness.
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March 2001 in “Clinics in dermatology” Alopecia areata involves immune response and gene changes affecting hair loss.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Diffuse unpatterned alopecia can affect donor areas, but treatment with finasteride and minoxidil can improve hair density.
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February 2025 in “Journal of Autoimmunity” Alopecia Areata often runs in families and is linked to other autoimmune conditions.
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February 2013 in “Veterinary dermatology” Horse alopecia areata is rare and mainly affects their appearance.
February 2023 in “Medical Clinical Update” Some people with alopecia areata, a hair loss condition, get better within a year without treatment, but it can happen again.
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June 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Alopecia areata causes varying hair loss and nail changes, and treatments include topical, systemic, and injectable therapies.
September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Lichen planopilaris causes permanent hair loss and scarring due to damage to hair follicles and can be mistaken for other hair loss conditions.