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January 2024 in “JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH” Leech therapy effectively treated a young girl's patchy hair loss with minimal complications.
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June 2022 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Understanding the genetics of alopecia areata could lead to better treatments.
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July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune hair loss condition, with various treatments showing mixed effectiveness and no guaranteed cure.
December 2025 in “Cureus” Alopecia areata and psoriasis vulgaris can inhibit each other in the same areas.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Alopecia areata causes sudden, patchy hair loss due to immune system attacks on hair follicles.
March 2024 in “International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews” Homeopathic treatment may help manage patchy hair loss in alopecia areata.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” Alopecia areata may be linked to kidney issues, but more research is needed.
July 2023 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine ” Alopecia areata is a hair loss condition caused by immune factors and can be treated with JAK inhibitors.
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April 1987 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Stopping imipramine reduced the woman's hair loss.
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January 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” A man developed an allergic skin reaction from a therapy cap used for hair loss treatment.
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September 1997 in “Archives of Dermatology” The boy's hair loss was likely caused by a fungal infection.
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January 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Minoxidil can cause a skin reaction called ALEP.
July 2026 in “Cosmoderma” Trichoscopy can identify specific hair patterns in tinea capitis before and after treatment.
August 2007 in “Contact Dermatitis” A woman had an allergic skin reaction to a hair loss treatment containing canrenone.
Recognize Rapunzel syndrome in children with unexplained stomach issues for timely treatment.
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January 2012 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Diffuse alopecia areata involves more inflammation and higher allergy-related antibodies than patchy types.
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June 2015 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” There is no cure for alopecia areata, and treatment success depends on the individual's situation.
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June 2010 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” Diphencyprone is effective for treating patchy hair loss in alopecia areata, but tacrolimus is not.
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September 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring alopecia areata treatment.
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March 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A hand-held dermatoscope helped differentiate between pressure-induced alopecia and alopecia areata in a young patient, who then experienced hair regrowth within a month.
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January 2013 in “International journal of trichology” 88% phenol is effective for treating alopecia areata.
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October 2014 in “PubMed” Autoimmune diseases like lupus, dermatomyositis, and scleroderma can cause hair loss and other hair problems, and treatments for these diseases might also affect hair.
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April 2025 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Macular alopecia is a distinct, non-scarring hair loss pattern that mostly affects young Hispanic/Latinx females and often resolves on its own.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” A rare case of hair loss was linked to breast cancer spreading to the scalp, but treatment was effective.
February 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Patch testing is crucial to reduce allergic reactions in hair loss treatments.
Visible lesions are not always needed to diagnose tinea capitis.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” Individualized homeopathic treatment can effectively treat alopecia areata.
October 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Schimmelpenning Syndrome requires careful evaluation and tailored treatment for skin, eye, and developmental issues.
March 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Trichoscopy helps tell apart Lichen planopilaris and Frontal fibrosing alopecia from other hair loss conditions.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Certain factors like patchy hair loss at the back of the head, being female, and younger age at diagnosis can lead to a worse outcome for alopecia areata.