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June 2013 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Early stage bald spots are linked to skin inflammation and damage to the upper part of the hair follicle.
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July 1994 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” The cause of alopecia areata is likely a mix of genetics, immune system issues, and environmental factors, with more research needed to understand it fully.
14 citations
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January 2006 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Alopecia areata can look like frontal fibrosing alopecia, making diagnosis hard.
2 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of Dermatology” Trichoscopy helped diagnose and treat a woman with two different types of hair loss.
4 citations
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May 2019 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hair loss treatment caused more hair loss in a man.
January 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Early diagnosis and targeted anti-inflammatory treatments can improve outcomes in androgenetic alopecia with perifollicular inflammation and fibrosis.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Alopecia areata is a common autoimmune condition causing varying hair loss, diagnosed by specific patterns of inflammation around hair follicles, with several treatment options available.
23 citations
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June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune disease affecting hair follicles, influenced by genetic and environmental factors, with rodent models being essential for research.
31 citations
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March 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some breast cancer patients developed permanent hair loss after chemotherapy and hormonal therapy, showing patterns similar to common baldness and alopecia areata.
6 citations
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August 2006 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Two teenage brothers had a rare, treatment-resistant form of female-pattern hair loss with unusual scalp changes.
20 citations
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December 2010 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Decreased CD200 in hair follicles may cause immune issues in some alopecia areata cases.
February 2023 in “International Journal of Medical Arts” Trichloroacetic acid is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss in alopecia areata patients.
15 citations
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July 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document concludes that immune system abnormalities cause alopecia areata, but the exact process is still not completely understood.
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November 2003 in “Veterinary pathology” Hair loss in mice starts with immune cells damaging hair roots before it becomes visible.
53 citations
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May 1995 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Syphilis can cause hair loss that looks like other conditions, but it improves with treatment.
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September 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” The dog with an Alopecia Areata-like condition showed signs of an autoimmune disease and partially regrew hair without treatment, suggesting dogs could be models for human AA research.
7 citations
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December 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The report suggests that hair loss in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome may be caused by alopecia areata incognita, as shown by a patient's improvement with treatment.
14 citations
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March 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Patients with severe alopecia areata have higher levels of MIF, which decrease after successful treatment.
May 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” A young man was diagnosed with a rare hair loss condition usually seen in older women.
1 citations
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September 2016 in “Veterinary dermatology” A combination of ciclosporin and ketoconazole can effectively treat severe hair loss in dogs.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Lupus erythematosus can mimic alopecia areata, and trichoscopy is key for accurate diagnosis and better patient outcomes.
January 2020 in “Dermatology Online Journal” A young Caucasian man experienced a rare type of hair loss on the back of his head.
July 2025 in “Clinical Dermatology Review” Azathioprine can cause unexpected hair loss and severe bone marrow issues, so careful monitoring is needed.
July 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” The document concludes that understanding hair follicle histology and the hair cycle is crucial for diagnosing alopecia.
10 citations
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January 2021 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Nivolumab can cause hair loss as a rare side effect.
1 citations
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August 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” A condition with certain scalp changes may come before acne keloidalis nuchae and other similar hair loss disorders.
12 citations
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November 2003 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical diphencyprone helped regrow hair in mice and rats with a condition similar to human hair loss.
A patient with patchy hair loss was successfully treated for Tumid Lupus Erythematosus after other treatments failed.
33 citations
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July 1992 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Minoxidil doesn't affect perifollicular lymphoid infiltration in alopecia areata patients.
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May 2007 in “Archives of dermatological research” Diphencyprone treatment increases CD8 lymphocytes in the scalp, which is associated with hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.