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June 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” 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.
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October 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” Activated and non-activated PRP are equally safe and effective for treating alopecia areata.
Alopecia Areata is treated with drugs and therapies to reduce inflammation and immune response.
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune condition often starting before age 20, with varied treatment success and a need for personalized treatment plans.
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June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Contact sensitizers like DCP and SADBE are the most effective treatments for alopecia areata.
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September 2023 in “Journal of drugs in dermatology” Alopecia areata causes unpredictable hair loss and emotional distress, with no cure and limited treatment options.
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January 2022 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Lupus erythematosus can mimic alopecia areata, and trichoscopy is key for accurate diagnosis and better patient outcomes.
March 2025 in “JAAD International” Alopecia areata is rare in organ transplant patients and may be linked to the drug tacrolimus.
January 2025 in “Pharmaceutical journal/The pharmaceutical journal” Alopecia areata causes patchy hair loss due to the immune system attacking hair follicles.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” Current treatments for alopecia areata can help hair grow but don't cure the disease.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” Homeopathic treatment may help manage alopecia areata.
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April 2022 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide is more effective but has a higher relapse rate than platelet-rich plasma for treating alopecia areata.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Certain genes may be linked to autoimmune conditions in people with alopecia areata.
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April 2020 in “Cureus” Platelet-rich plasma injections can effectively treat alopecia areata barbae.
September 2024 in “PubMed” Certain RNAs may help diagnose alopecia areata by affecting keratin genes.
June 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Both DPCP alone and with PRP are effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata.
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October 2017 in “JAMA dermatology” Children with alopecia areata should only have thyroid screening if they have Down syndrome, a history of atopy, family history of thyroid disease, or signs of thyroid problems.
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September 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Serum granulysin levels can indicate the activity and prognosis of alopecia areata.
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April 2019 in “PloS one” Alopecia areata patients have more Propionibacterium acnes and less Staphylococcus epidermidis on their scalps.
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May 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Alopecia areata is complex, with genetic and immune factors, and animal models are key for future treatment research.
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May 2019 in “Medicine” The C-allele and CC-genotype in the PTPN22 gene lower the risk of alopecia areata.
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September 2023 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Patients with Alopecia Areata often have higher anxiety and depression.
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November 2021 in “Applied Microscopy” Hair microscopy is a simple and cost-effective method to help diagnose systemic diseases in children.
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July 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” Children with atopic diseases have a higher risk of developing alopecia areata.
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October 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” The summit concluded that new treatments like Jak inhibitors show promise for Alopecia Areata and personalized approaches are needed.
July 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Major depression disorder increases the risk of alopecia areata, and vice versa.
September 2023 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)” About 61% of women who had COVID-19 experienced hair loss afterward.
March 2023 in “Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy” Low vitamin D levels are linked to severe and active alopecia areata.
October 2021 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” High retinol intake may worsen hair loss in alopecia areata.