July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Baricitinib stops hair loss and promotes regrowth in alopecia areata.
No cure exists for alopecia areata; treatments aim to manage symptoms.
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July 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” A woman's hair loss after COVID-19 was likely due to a mix of pressure-induced alopecia and acute telogen effluvium.
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July 2018 in “European Journal of Dermatology” A medication may help with hair growth in psoriasis, and a skin condition might be linked to a specific bacteria.
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March 2023 in “JAAD case reports” Hair repigmentation can indicate malignancy and should be investigated.
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March 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” A rare skin condition affected only the facial hair of a 46-year-old man.
August 2025 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Experts created guidelines for who in Australia can get subsidized JAK inhibitor therapy for alopecia areata.
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March 2025 in “Pediatric Dermatology” New tools help doctors better assess and treat alopecia areata in kids by considering more than just hair loss.
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October 2010 in “Medical Hypotheses” Alopecia areata may involve stress-related changes affecting hormone receptors, leading to reduced cortisol production.
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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 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” The document suggests a possible link between mast cells and scarring alopecia, recommending more research for potential treatments.
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January 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Minoxidil can cause a skin reaction called ALEP.
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August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Vδ1+ T-cells in the skin contribute to hair loss in alopecia areata and could be targeted for treatment.
January 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment are essential for managing Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome effectively.
January 2025 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society” Higher substance P levels may cause discomfort in hair loss patients.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” DKK2 and SOSTDC1 together are necessary for the normal timing of the first regression phase in the hair growth cycle.
December 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Key genes linked to immune response are upregulated in hair follicles and skin tissues in chronic discoid lupus erythematosus.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” TNF-a may not be as involved in certain types of hair loss as previously thought.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Psoriasis patients did not show more brain atrophy or small vessel disease than controls, but longer psoriasis duration was linked to more brain atrophy.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Alopecia significantly lowers women's quality of life, with psychological and social challenges, highlighting the importance of early treatment and support.
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March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 3% topical minoxidil effectively treats extensive alopecia areata with few side effects.
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December 2001 in “Dermatologic therapy” Different treatments for alopecia areata have unpredictable results and varying success rates.
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” Some people with severe, long-lasting baldness responded well to a specific combination treatment.
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July 2016 in “Journal of dermatology” Intramuscular triamcinolone acetonide is an effective treatment for severe alopecia areata, especially in males.
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May 2011 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Hair loss in autoimmune blistering skin diseases varies and may regrow with disease control.
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October 2014 in “PubMed” Autoimmune diseases like lupus, dermatomyositis, and scleroderma can cause hair loss and other hair problems, and treatments for these diseases might also affect hair.
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July 2012 in “British journal of hospital medicine” The guide helps clinicians diagnose and manage hair loss, detailing examination techniques and treatments for different types of alopecia.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” JAK inhibitors effectively reduce alopecia areata symptoms in Black patients.
Tofacitinib significantly regrows hair in severe alopecia without major side effects.
April 2024 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” Children with alopecia areata in Singapore generally have a good quality of life.