November 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Combining platelet-rich plasma and minoxidil can effectively regrow hair in severe alopecia areata cases.
May 2023 in “Journal of medical case reports” A young girl with skin and scalp conditions showed some improvement with treatment.
January 2019 in “Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Sesame and pumpkin seed oil can effectively regrow hair in alopecia areata.
January 2018 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Alopecia areata is hard to treat, but new targeted therapies show promise.
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July 2011 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” The document suggests a personalized treatment plan for alopecia areata based on the patient's age and hair loss severity, using a range of therapies ranked by effectiveness and safety.
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March 2014 in “Rheumatology” Some drugs used to treat inflammation may cause hair loss.
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July 2012 in “Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery” Adalimumab was safe but mostly ineffective for severe alopecia areata.
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January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” Some people with a history of autoimmune hair loss experienced worsening symptoms after COVID-19 vaccination.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” JAK inhibitors show promise for treating alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
March 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” miR-155-5p can help diagnose and track alopecia areata severity.
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September 2021 in “Journal of Inflammation Research” Alopecia areata patients, especially women with nail issues or atopic diseases, are at higher risk for other autoimmune diseases.
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June 2023 in “Chemical engineering journal” A new microneedle patch treats hair loss effectively with fewer side effects and less frequent use.
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April 2023 in “Media Dermato Venereologica Indonesiana” COVID-19 reinfection may trigger alopecia areata.
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August 2021 in “Clinical Reviews in Allergy & Immunology” JAK inhibitors show promise for treating alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
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August 2018 in “JAMA Dermatology” Contact immunotherapy can improve hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
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July 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Deuruxolitinib effectively promotes hair regrowth in adults with alopecia areata.
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October 2018 in “JCI insight” CD8+ T cells are involved in alopecia areata and may cause disease relapse.
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January 2013 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Alopecia areata significantly worsens quality of life, suggesting a need for mental health support.
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June 2021 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” JAK inhibitors show promise in effectively treating hair loss from alopecia areata.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” Tofacitinib helped regrow hair in patients with alopecia, with few side effects.
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March 2018 in “Cancer Medicine” Alopecia areata patients have varied cancer risks, with some cancers being lower and others higher.
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January 2015 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Corticosteroid pulse therapy is more effective for severe alopecia areata than combination therapy.
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April 2014 in “Molecular and Clinical Oncology” Alopecia areata can be an early sign of Hodgkin’s lymphoma and may improve with lymphoma treatment.
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July 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Syphilis can cause hair loss and should be considered in unexplained cases.
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Trichology” Combining calcipotriol with mometasone is more effective for treating alopecia areata than using mometasone alone.
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January 2019 in “Turkish journal of medical sciences” Ischemic modified albumin could be a new indicator of oxidative stress in people with alopecia areata.
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December 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Hepatitis C treatment may trigger complete hair loss, especially in those with a history of patchy hair loss, but hair usually grows back within a year.
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November 2021 in “JAAD Case Reports” Mogamulizumab can cause hair loss and skin rashes.
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December 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Vitamin D and zinc may help treat alopecia areata.