February 2020 in “International research journal of pharmacy” The emulsion made from tea plant and onion extracts shows promise for treating hair loss.
February 2019 in “International journal of scientific reports” Unani medicine helped regrow eyebrow hair in 45 days.
Better models and evaluation methods for alopecia areata are needed.
March 2016 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Combining OMP with cyclosporine can effectively treat severe alopecia areata in children.
Some vaccines, like the hepatitis B vaccine, might be linked to the hair loss condition Alopecia Areata, but more research is needed.
North American ginseng extract helped regrow hair in balding mice.
December 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” New research is helping develop better treatments for alopecia areata.
January 2012 in “The Year book of dermatology” Many treatments for alopecia areata have inconsistent results; for under 10s, use minoxidil with a corticosteroid, and for over 10s, add ILC and consider diphenylcyclopropenone for widespread cases.
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March 2018 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Trichoscopy helps diagnose and monitor alopecia areata by looking at a combination of specific hair and scalp features.
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February 2001 in “Current pharmaceutical design” Current and future treatments for alopecia areata focus on immunosuppression, immunomodulation, and protecting hair follicles.
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July 2019 in “International journal of research in dermatology” Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide is more effective than platelet-rich plasma for treating scalp alopecia areata.
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September 2022 in “Archives of dermatological research” The fractional carbon dioxide laser is a safe and effective treatment for alopecia areata and works better than betamethasone valerate cream alone.
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June 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Alopecia areata causes varying hair loss and nail changes, and treatments include topical, systemic, and injectable therapies.
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July 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A cancer patient developed a type of hair loss after starting a cancer drug called vandetanib.
January 2023 in “International journal of homoeopathic sciences” The document says homoeopathic treatments are good for hair regrowth in alopecia areata but doesn't give proof.
August 2022 in “Revista de la Universidad Industrial de Santander/Salud UIS” Stress-related hair loss was reversed with a special medication.
October 2020 in “International journal of Ayurvedic medicine” Leech therapy and Ayurvedic treatment can effectively regrow hair in recent Alopecia areata cases.
January 2015 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” 308 nm excimer light therapy may help hair regrowth in alopecia areata with delayed results and no serious side effects.
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January 2001 in “Drugs” Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss; more research needed for other options.
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November 2010 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Dilated follicular infundibula and increased catagen/telogen follicles are key indicators for diagnosing alopecia areata.
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May 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Low vitamin D receptor levels found in hair loss patients; topical vitamin D treatment suggested.
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January 2011 in “Clinics” A young woman with a rare hair loss condition improved with steroid and biotin treatment.
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July 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Higher DKK-1 levels found in hair loss patients; L-ascorbic acid 2-phosphate, L-threonate, and ginsenoside F2 may help promote hair growth.
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March 2024 in “Quality of Life Research” More severe hair loss in alopecia areata greatly impacts patients and caregivers.
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January 2013 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Some patients with Alopecia Areata experience itch due to immune cells and enzymes that cause itching.
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February 2023 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” Poliosis is common in severe alopecia areata but doesn't significantly affect overall prognosis.
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January 2019 in “Annals of Dermatology” Certain gene variations in EGF and EGFR may increase the risk of alopecia areata in Koreans.
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June 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” People with alopecia areata had lower vitamin D levels, but these levels didn't relate to many aspects of the condition.
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August 2019 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Immunotherapy can help treat severe alopecia areata.
January 2026 in “BULLETIN OF STOMATOLOGY AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY” Both treatments help hair regrowth, but Botulinum Toxin-A has fewer side effects.