research The Basic Science of Hair Biology
Hair disorders are caused by a complex mix of biology, genetics, hormones, and environmental factors, affecting hair growth and leading to conditions like alopecia.
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research Hepatotoxicity with low- and ultralow-dose flutamide: a surveillance study on 203 hyperandrogenic young females
Low and ultralow doses of flutamide can cause liver damage in young women with high androgen levels, regardless of dose or birth control use, with higher risk for those with higher BMI and liver enzyme levels before treatment.
research Remarkable Improvement of Nail Changes in Alopecia Areata Universalis with 10 Months of Treatment with Tofacitinib: A Case Report
A man with severe hair loss saw hair and nail improvement after 10 months on tofacitinib without side effects.
research A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Various Topical Treatment Modalities for Alopecia Areata
Steroids are the best treatment for Alopecia Areata with few side effects.
research Nail Involvement in Alopecia Areata: A Questionnaire-based Survey on Clinical Signs, Impact on Quality of Life and Review of the Literature
Most people with alopecia areata have nail changes, which are common but don't greatly affect their quality of life.
research Sequential high‐ and low‐dose systemic corticosteroid therapy for severe childhood alopecia areata
High and low doses of prednisolone helped 62% of children with severe alopecia regrow hair with some weight gain and mild acne as side effects.
research Development of Autoimmune Hair Loss Disease Alopecia Areata Is Associated with Cardiac Dysfunction in C3H/HeJ Mice
Mice with autoimmune hair loss showed signs of heart problems.
research A review on laser and light-based therapies for alopecia areata
Laser and light therapies, especially the 308 nm excimer laser, are effective and safe for treating alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
research An unusual anatomical colocalization of alopecia areata and vitiligo in a child, and improvement during treatment with topical prostaglandin E2
Topical prostaglandin E2 can help treat both alopecia areata and vitiligo.
research Prognostic factors that affect the response to topical treatment in patchy alopecia areata
Certain factors like allergies, nail problems, and hair loss patterns can predict how well someone with patchy hair loss will respond to skin cream treatments.
research Congenital triangular alopecia: A close mimicker of alopecia areata
CTA is often mistaken for AA but doesn't respond to steroids and may require hair transplantation.
research Utilizing Electromagnetic Radiation for Hair Growth
Low-Level Laser Therapy and other light treatments for hair growth lack strong evidence and need more research.
research Autoantigen Discovery in the Hair Loss Disorder, Alopecia Areata: Implication of Post-Translational Modifications
New protein changes may be involved in the immune attack on hair follicles in alopecia areata.
research Epidemiology, management and the associated burden of mental health illness, atopic and autoimmune conditions, and common infections in alopecia areata: protocol for an observational study series
People with alopecia areata have higher rates of mental health issues, autoimmune diseases, and infections.
research Audiological abnormalities in patients with alopecia areata
People with alopecia areata may be more likely to have a certain type of hearing loss.
research Association of vitamin D level with alopecia areata
Vitamin D levels are not linked to alopecia areata.
research Potential Involvement of the Stem Cell Factor Receptor c-kit in Alopecia Areata and Androgenetic Alopecia: Histopathological, Immunohistochemical, and Semiquantitative Investigations
c-kit affects hair growth and color in alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia.
research Molecular Genetics of Alopecias
Scientists have found specific genes linked to different hair loss conditions, which could lead to new treatments.
research Emerging Nonsteroid-Based Procedural Therapies for Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review
Nonsteroid treatments for alopecia areata show promise but need more high-quality research.
research Evaluation of serum levels of IL-6, IL-10, and TNF-a in alopecia areata patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Alopecia areata patients have higher levels of IL-6 and TNF-α.
research Oxidative stress and alopecia areata
Oxidative stress may contribute to hair loss in alopecia areata and antioxidants could potentially help as a treatment.
research Alopecia Areata Universalis Precipitated by SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine: A Case Report and Narrative Review
The SARS-CoV-2 vaccine may be linked to triggering autoimmune conditions like Alopecia Areata.
research Use of Complementary Alternative Medicine and Supplementation for Skin Disease
Some alternative medicine treatments might work for skin conditions, but their effectiveness and safety differ a lot.
research Hair Follicle Melanogenesis Reflected in Hair Pigmentation as a Developmental Factor in Alopecia Areata
Hair color is not a risk factor for developing alopecia areata.
research Distinguishing immunohistochemical features of alopecia areata from androgenic alopecia
Biopsy can differentiate between alopecia areata and androgenic alopecia, and if more information is needed, testing for CD3 and CD8 can help.
research Congenital Combined Melanocytic Nevus of the Scalp With Associated Alopecia Areata
A man with a birthmark on his scalp developed hair loss that improved with treatment, but the link between the birthmark and hair loss was unclear.
research Interleukin gene polymorphisms and alopecia areata: A systematic review and meta-analysis
A mutation in the IL2RA gene increases the risk of alopecia areata.
research Hair and Scalp Dermatoscopy (Trichoscopy)
Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing and managing hair and scalp conditions, often better than traditional methods.
research Dermoscopic features of some scalp disorders
Dermoscopy helps diagnose different scalp conditions by showing unique signs for each disorder.
research Leflunomide: an unlikely trigger and mechanistically a beneficial drug for alopecia areata
Leflunomide is more likely to help treat alopecia areata than cause it.