Alopecia Areata: An Overview
January 2013
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Quercetin effectively treated and prevented hair loss in mice.
research Treatment Options for Alopecia Areata
Various treatments exist for alopecia areata, but none are completely satisfactory; choice depends on age, disease extent, and preference.
research Alopecia Areata: A New Treatment Plan
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.
research Histopathology of Alopecia Areata, Acute and Chronic: Why Is It Important to the Clinician?
Recognizing the different stages of alopecia areata is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
research Etiopathogenesis of Alopecia Areata: Why Do Our Patients Get It?
Alopecia areata is a skin condition causing hair loss, and its exact cause is unknown, but it may involve biological mechanisms.
research Heat Treatment Increases the Incidence of Alopecia Areata in the C3H/HeJ Mouse Model
Heat treatment increases hair loss in certain mice.
research Intralesional Steroids for Alopecia Areata
Intralesional steroids can help regrow hair in some alopecia areata patients but have side effects.
research Treatment of Severe Alopecia Areata with Intralesional Steroid Injections
Intralesional steroid injections are safe and effective for treating severe alopecia areata.
research Melanocytes: A Possible Autoimmune Target in Alopecia Areata
Melanocytes might be targeted by the immune system in people with alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
research Assessment of Hair and Scalp Disorders
Hair and scalp disorders significantly affect self-esteem, and using cosmetic products like conditioners and styling aids can improve hair health and appearance.
research Videodermoscopy in the Evaluation of Hair and Scalp Disorders
Videodermoscopy improves diagnosis of hair and scalp disorders and may reduce scalp biopsies.
research Alopecia Areata: A Tissue-Specific Autoimmune Disease of the Hair Follicle
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss due to the immune system attacking hair follicles, often influenced by genetics and stress.
research Autoimmunity: Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease causing hair loss, treatable with immune-modulating drugs, and linked to genetics.
research Multi-Injection Plate for Intralesional Corticosteroid Treatment of Patchy Alopecia Areata
The multi-injection plate is a less painful and more efficient method for treating patchy hair loss.
research Severe Alopecia Areata Treated With Systemic Corticosteroids
Systemic corticosteroids don't prevent severe alopecia areata from spreading or relapsing.
research Failure of Passive Transfer of Serum From Patients With Alopecia Areata and Alopecia Universalis to Inhibit Hair Growth in Transplants of Human Scalp Skin Grafted Onto Nude Mice
Serum from alopecia patients does not stop hair growth in grafted skin on mice.
research Evaluation of Anthralin in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Anthralin cream helped 25% of patients with severe alopecia areata regrow hair, but caused skin irritation.
research Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Evaluation of Topical Minoxidil in Extensive Alopecia Areata
Minoxidil helps hair growth in 63.6% of alopecia patients, with 27.3% having excellent results.
research Topical Minoxidil Solution (1% and 5%) in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Minoxidil solution helps hair regrowth in alopecia areata, with 5% being more effective.