research Patchy hair loss in an otherwise healthy man
Alopecia areata causes sudden hair loss, often resolves within a year, but can recur.
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390-420 / 1000+ resultsresearch How the leopard gets its spots: a transmembrane peptidase specifies feline pigmentation patterns
A gene called Taqpep affects cat coat patterns like stripes and blotches.
research Temporary radiation-induced alopecia after embolization of a cerebral arteriovenous malformation
Temporary hair loss can occur after brain AVM treatment but usually regrows in 8 weeks.
research Tinea Capitis: Mixed or Consecutive Infection with White and Violet Strains of Trichophyton violaceum : A Diagnostic or Therapeutic Challenge
Treating a boy's scalp infection was challenging because two different colors of the same fungus appeared.
research Alopecia areata
Alopecia areata causes varying hair loss and nail changes, and treatments include topical, systemic, and injectable therapies.
research JAAD Grand Rounds quiz∗
The document explains the diagnosis and characteristics of woolly hair nevus and alopecia neoplastica.
research Beard involvement in a man with frontal fibrosing alopecia
Frontal fibrosing alopecia can affect men's beards and leads to permanent hair loss.
research Single-hair follicular unit transplant for stable vitiligo
Follicular unit transplant successfully repigmented vitiligo patch on upper lip.
research Ichthyosis with confetti: a rare diagnosis and treatment plan
A rare skin disorder, Ichthyosis with confetti, has no cure but treatment focuses on managing symptoms with moisturizers.
research Contact Dermatitis Associated with Alopecia and Hyperpigmentation
Avoiding allergens can improve skin and hair conditions in adults with allergic reactions.
research Telogen Effluvium: Is There a Need for a New Classification A Reply
Alfredo Rebora suggests a simpler classification for hair loss and a new test for easier diagnosis.
research Mycosis Fungoides in Elderly Adults—A Diagnostic Challenge
Diagnosing mycosis fungoides, a rare skin cancer, is difficult in elderly adults and requires careful examination to avoid mistaking it for less serious skin conditions.
research ControlledRelease of Minoxidil through Hydrogel Cross-Linkingto Treat Androgenetic Alopecia
A new hydrogel method improves minoxidil delivery for better hair growth.
research Nano-spanlastics-loaded dissolving microneedle patches for ketotifen fumarate: advanced strategies for allergic conjunctivitis treatment and molecular insights
The microneedle patches effectively treat allergic conjunctivitis with controlled, sustained release of medication.
research Vitamin D and platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) in the treatment of vitiligo
PRP combined with vitamin D improves vitiligo more effectively than vitamin D alone.
research Multiple Autoimmune Syndrome type 3- Thyroiditis, Vitiligo and Alopecia Areata
A woman with multiple autoimmune diseases showed improvement in hair loss but not in skin discoloration after treatment.
research Combining rapid degrading microneedles with Slow-Released drug delivery system for the treatment of alopecia areata
A new microneedle patch treats hair loss effectively with fewer side effects and less frequent use.
research An Integrated Approach of Management of Androgenic Alopecia with Homeopathic and Stem Cell Intervention- A Case Report
Combining homeopathy and supportive therapies improved hair growth and confidence in a 37-year-old man with hair loss.
research Serum IL-21 Level and Its Relation to Activity and Severity of Alopecia Areata
Higher IL-21 levels may help predict alopecia areata activity.
research Using microneedling in the treatment of vitiligo
Microneedling is an effective and tolerable way to treat vitiligo.
research Reduced Levels of Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D in Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
People with alopecia areata often have lower vitamin D levels than healthy people.
research Alopecia Areata in 12 years old female treated with Oral Azathioprine: A case report and review
Azathioprine may help treat Alopecia Areata.
research Tofacitinib 2% ointment, a topical Janus kinase inhibitor, for the treatment of alopecia areata: A pilot study of 10 patients
Tofacitinib 2% ointment helped hair regrow in 3 out of 10 patients with alopecia areata, but caused side effects like scalp irritation and raised cholesterol in some.
research Reversal of Alopecia Areata Following Treatment With the JAK1/2 Inhibitor Baricitinib
A patient with Alopecia Areata had complete hair regrowth after using the drug baricitinib.
research Laser therapy in superficial morphea lesions – indications, limitations and therapeutic alternatives
Excimer laser therapy can be an alternative for treating superficial morphea when topical steroids don't work.
research An updated review of the sebaceous gland and its role in health and diseases Part 2: Pathophysiological clinical disorders of sebaceous glands
Sebaceous glands are involved in various skin disorders, some treatable with medications like finasteride and minoxidil.
research Serum 25 hydroxyvitamin D levels in alopecia areata, female pattern hair loss, and male androgenetic alopecia in a Chinese population
Low vitamin D levels are linked to different types of hair loss.
research Low Level Laser versus Platelet-rich Plasma in Treatment of Alopecia Areata: A Randomized Controlled Intra-patient Comparative Study
Both platelet-rich plasma and low-level laser therapy effectively treat hair loss with minimal side effects and good cost-benefit ratio.
research Case Report: Vitiligo and Alopecia Universalis Following Rituximab Therapy in a Patient with Myasthenia Gravis
Rituximab can cause skin issues, but baricitinib may help improve them.
research Association of Serum IL-17A and IL-23 Levels With Alopecia Areata: A Cross-Sectional Comparative Study
Higher IL-17A and IL-23 levels are linked to alopecia areata severity and could help in tracking and treating the disease.