May 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata patients are more likely to develop systemic lupus erythematosus.
Tofacitinib significantly regrows hair in severe alopecia without major side effects.
January 2025 in “Journal of Personalized Medicine” People with Alopecia Areata are more likely to have prediabetes and obesity.
January 2025 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society” Both cryotherapy and FCO2 laser are effective and safe for treating patchy alopecia areata.
November 2024 in “Journal of the Philippine Dermatological Society” Combining methotrexate and corticosteroids can effectively regrow hair in severe alopecia areata.
June 2024 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Topical tofacitinib is effective and safe for treating alopecia areata.
October 2023 in “The Cochrane library” The medicine baricitinib was found to notably improve hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but more research is needed on its side effects and other treatments.
Tofacitinib may effectively treat hair loss and improve symptoms in autoimmune conditions like alopecia areata and Sjögren's syndrome, but long-term treatment might be necessary.
January 2016 in “Journal of Dr Behcet Uz Children s Hospital” Alopecia areata negatively affects family life, mental health, and quality of life in young people.
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hair loss is often linked to thyroid problems, especially in women and older people, and screening for thyroid issues is advised for those with hair loss.
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January 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Alopecia areata greatly affects people's life quality, mental health, and work life.
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June 2023 in “Cosmoderma” Trichoscopy is better than the hair pull test for tracking alopecia areata.
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February 2023 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Microscarring is found in both alopecia areata and pattern hair loss, suggesting a shared cause.
May 2026 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Tofacitinib shows promise for treating alopecia areata with significant hair regrowth and mild side effects.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” Stopping and restarting JAK inhibitors during pregnancy in women with alopecia areata leads to hair loss and regrowth, with most pregnancies resulting in healthy babies.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” Alopecia areata may be linked to kidney issues, but more research is needed.
January 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The study found certain scalp biopsy features can help tell apart alopecia areata from pattern hair loss even when typical immune cells are not seen.
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October 2016 in “Journal of dermatological science” New insights into the causes and treatments for the autoimmune hair loss condition Alopecia areata have been made.
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November 2002 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that careful evaluation is key to diagnose and treat women with hair loss, with tests for thyroid, iron, and hormones as needed.
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July 2020 in “Recent patents on inflammation & allergy drug discovery” Childhood Alopecia Areata causes hair loss and requires varied treatments, with psychological support being crucial.
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April 2023 in “Dermatologica Sinica” PRP treatment may help with alopecia areata, especially in newer cases.
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February 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” People with autism are more likely to develop alopecia areata than those without autism.
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August 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome may be due to an autoimmune response.
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” New treatments focusing on immune pathways show promise for stubborn hair loss.
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August 2005 in “Springer eBooks” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease with genetic links, treatable with certain medications, and can affect mental health.
April 2026 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” PRP and IT are equally effective for treating localized alopecia areata, but PRP causes more pain and bleeding.
July 2025 in “Clinical Dermatology Review” Azathioprine can cause unexpected hair loss and severe bone marrow issues, so careful monitoring is needed.
January 2020 in “Skinmed” Zinc levels are not significantly different in people with hair loss conditions like Androgenetic Alopecia and Alopecia Areata.
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August 2023 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” JAK inhibitors and platelet-rich plasma show promise for treating alopecia areata.
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January 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Psychological interventions can improve mental health and quality of life in people with alopecia.