July 2022 in “Al-Mağallaẗ al-ʻirāqiyyaẗ li-l-ṣaydalaẗ” Lower zinc levels are linked to more severe hair loss in alopecia areata.
May 2022 in “Голова и шея.” Chronic tonsillitis is linked to NETosis activity, which may help tailor treatments and reduce tonsil removal surgeries.
January 2022 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Higher IL-21 levels may help predict alopecia areata activity.
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July 2019 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” The erbium-glass laser effectively promotes hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
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February 2013 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine and Research” Liquid nitrogen cryotherapy and betamethasone lotion are equally effective for treating alopecia areata.
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July 2012 in “InTech eBooks” People with alopecia areata often have thyroid autoimmunity.
Higher air pollution increases the risk of alopecia areata.
April 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Significant, lasting hair regrowth is needed to improve how patients with Alopecia Areata feel about their condition.
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April 2020 in “Dermatology and therapy” Calcipotriol works almost as well as clobetasol for mild to moderate alopecia areata with fewer side effects.
Oral tofacitinib effectively treats alopecia areata long-term with manageable side effects.
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October 2019 in “Dermatology and therapy” Drugs targeting the JAK/STAT pathway can improve atopic dermatitis but vary in effectiveness for vitiligo and alopecia areata, with generally mild safety concerns.
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February 2015 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Combining diphenylcyclopropenone with anthralin is more effective for hair regrowth in alopecia areata than using diphenylcyclopropenone alone, but may cause more side effects.
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December 2017 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Monochromatic light devices, especially the 308-nm excimer laser, are promising for treating alopecia areata but more research is needed.
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December 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Researchers created a fast, accurate computer program to measure hair loss in alopecia areata patients.
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January 2015 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Cold caps and certain drugs may help prevent or reduce hair loss from chemotherapy, but more research is needed.
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October 2022 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Tofacitinib and ruxolitinib are effective and safe for treating various autoimmune skin and joint disorders.
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Superficial cryotherapy significantly improves eyebrow hair growth in alopecia universalis patients.
November 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Baricitinib significantly regrows hair in teens with severe alopecia areata.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology” Early diagnosis and personalized treatment can lead to significant hair regrowth in children with alopecia areata.
June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Getting insurance to cover the hair loss treatment tofacitinib is hard because it's not officially approved for that use.
January 2007 in “Elsevier eBooks” Alopecia areata is a reversible, autoimmune-related hair loss that can have significant emotional impact and uncertain treatment effectiveness.
October 2025 in “Pakistan journal of urology.” Personalized, minimally invasive treatments improve urology outcomes.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” A woman with skin and joint issues progressed from one type of lupus to another, highlighting the need to recognize complex conditions.
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May 2022 in “Голова и шея.” p53 protein may help protect or kill neurons under stress.
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March 2024 in “Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council” JAK inhibitors effectively treat severe atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Ivarmacitinib significantly improved hair regrowth in severe alopecia areata after tofacitinib was less effective.
June 2006 in “Almustansiriya journal of pharmaceutical sciences/Al-Mustansiriyah journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Melatonin may help reduce the needed dose of prednisolone and improve hair growth in alopecia areata patients.
June 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Herpes gestationis is linked to certain antigens, atopic eczema affects T cell populations and may be eased by breastfeeding, higher doses of anti-androgen treatment can improve androgenic alopecia, topical minoxidil increases hair thickness, long-term methotrexate therapy can cause liver fibrosis in psoriasis patients, and Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus patients aren't at higher risk for autoimmune disorders.
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May 2017 in “Human Reproduction Update” The update highlights that non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is common in women with excess male hormones, requires specific hormone tests for diagnosis, and has various treatment options depending on age and symptoms.
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September 2015 in “Medical Clinics of North America” The conclusion is that acne, alopecia, and hyperhidrosis are common skin issues with various treatments available, and accurate diagnosis is key for effective management.