December 2023 in “JAAD Case Reports” Intralesional corticosteroids effectively treat localized alopecia areata, often sparing white hairs.
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April 2024 in “Journal of International Medical Research” Secukinumab and acitretin together may quickly and effectively treat severe generalized pustular psoriasis.
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August 1991 in “PubMed” Inflammation, possibly triggered by a specific bacteria and activated by UV radiation, may contribute to male pattern baldness.
June 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Combining corticosteroids and minoxidil can quickly regrow hair lost from radiation.
December 2024 in “Annals of Medicine and Surgery” Early diagnosis of pseudopelade of Brocq in men is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
February 2024 in “Skin research and technology” The research suggests that immune cells and a specific type of cell death called ferroptosis are involved in Frontal fibrosis alopecia.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” A rare form of lupus caused hair loss and skin bumps, diagnosed through biopsy, improved partially with treatment.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” Alopecia areata may be linked to kidney issues, but more research is needed.
December 2015 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” Using a gel called Diclofenac can potentially cause hair to grow back in bald spots in older men.
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January 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease causing hair loss, treatable with immune-modulating drugs, and linked to genetics.
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March 2023 in “Skin research and technology” Temporal triangular alopecia in infants is mostly seen in males at birth, with unique features that help with diagnosis.
April 2026 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Increased blood vessel growth in lichen planopilaris may signal active disease needing aggressive treatment.
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October 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PPAR-γ agonists like pioglitazone may help manage lichen planopilaris but don't fully reverse scarring.
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February 2008 in “The American journal of pathology” Controlled delivery of specific RNA and IL-4 restored hair growth in mice with autoimmune alopecia.
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January 2017 in “PPAR Research” PPAR-γ helps control skin oil glands and inflammation, and its disruption can cause hair loss diseases.
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January 2018 in “Blood” Ruxolitinib helps protect skin stem cells and keeps skin healthy in mice with skin GVHD.
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July 2022 in “PNAS Nexus” Similar treatments might work for different types of scarring hair loss.
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August 2023 in “JAAD Case Reports” JAK inhibitors, like ruxolitinib, may effectively treat frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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May 2019 in “Medicine” The C-allele and CC-genotype in the PTPN22 gene lower the risk of alopecia areata.
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February 2002 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The patient's symptoms improved with treatment but recurred when the steroid dose was reduced, requiring ongoing therapy.
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March 2025 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Alopecia areata in children is caused by the immune system attacking hair follicles due to genetic factors.
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November 2024 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Vibration anesthesia effectively and safely reduces pain during botulinum toxin injections.
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August 2023 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Exclamation mark hairs help distinguish syphilitic alopecia from alopecia areata.
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January 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Minoxidil can cause a skin reaction called ALEP.
December 2025 in “Experimental Dermatology” Improving blood vessel health and controlling uric acid may help manage alopecia areata.
November 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Baricitinib significantly improved hair regrowth and quality of life in severe alopecia areata patients.
November 2025 in “Cosmetics” Autologous Micrografting Technology effectively improves hair growth and is a safe, promising option for hair restoration.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Blocking CXCL12 can reverse hair loss and fibrosis in androgenetic alopecia.
September 2024 in “Archiv Euromedica” Trichoscopy is a quick, accurate, and non-invasive method to diagnose and treat non-scarring hair loss.
September 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” AFM can help diagnose lichen planopilaris by identifying specific hair structure changes.