Alopecia Areata: Current Status and Perspectives
October 2017
in “
Archivos Argentinos de Pediatria
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research Bilateral Half-Head Comparison of 1% Anthralin Ointment in Children with Alopecia Areata
1% anthralin ointment is effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata in children.
research Sequential High- And Low-Dose Systemic Corticosteroid Therapy For Severe Childhood Alopecia Areata
High and low doses of prednisolone helped 62% of children with severe alopecia regrow hair with some weight gain and mild acne as side effects.
research Current and Future Treatments of Alopecia Areata and Trichotillomania in Children
New, safer treatments for children's hair disorders are needed, and better evaluation methods are recommended.
research The Diagnosis and Treatment of Hair and Scalp Diseases
Hair loss requires customized treatments based on its various causes and types.
research Histopathologic Diagnosis of Multifactorial Alopecia
Some people's hair loss is caused by multiple factors, with the most common being a mix of AGA and CCCA.
research Alopecia Areata and Health-Related Quality of Life: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Alopecia areata significantly lowers the quality of life, especially in emotional and mental health aspects.
research Alopecia in General Medicine
The document concludes that diagnosing and treating hair loss is complex and requires understanding its psychological effects and underlying causes, while also calling for more research and new treatments.
research Efficacy and Safety of Methotrexate Combined with Low- to Moderate-Dose Corticosteroids for Severe Alopecia Areata
Methotrexate with corticosteroids can effectively treat severe alopecia areata but often requires long-term maintenance.
research Topical Ruxolitinib for the Treatment of Alopecia Universalis
Topical Ruxolitinib may safely treat severe hair loss.
research Alopecia Areata: Part 2: Treatment
Alopecia areata can be managed with various treatments, and severe cases should be referred to dermatologists.
research Combined Oral Pulse and Topical Corticosteroid Therapy for Severe Alopecia Areata in Children: A Long-Term Follow-Up Study
The combined therapy was effective and safe for children with severe alopecia areata.
research A Novel Homozygous Variant in the DSP Gene Underlies the First Case of Non-Syndromic Form of Alopecia
A new gene variant in the DSP gene is linked to a unique type of hair loss.
research Polymorphisms in the Promoter Regions of the CXCL1 and CXCL2 Genes Contribute to Increased Risk of Alopecia Areata in the Korean Population
Certain gene variations increase the risk of alopecia areata in Koreans.
research Alopecia Universalis Successfully Treated With Adalimumab
A woman with severe hair loss was successfully treated with the drug adalimumab.
research The Autoimmune Basis of Alopecia Areata: A Comprehensive Review
Alopecia areata is caused by the immune system attacking hair follicles.
research Association Between TLR1 Polymorphisms and Alopecia Areata
A specific gene variant (rs4833095) is linked to a higher risk of alopecia areata in Koreans.
research Association Between Interleukin 18 Polymorphisms and Alopecia Areata in Koreans
Certain genetic variations in IL18 may increase the risk of alopecia areata in Koreans.
research Overview of Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata is a genetic and immune-related hair loss condition that is often associated with other autoimmune diseases and does not typically cause permanent damage to hair follicles.
research Genes and Immune Response in Alopecia Areata: Review of the Alopecia Areata Research Summit First Day Proceedings
Alopecia areata involves complex immune and genetic factors, with potential treatment targets identified, but more research is needed.
research Diphenylcyclopropenone-Induced Vitiligo in a Patient with Alopecia Universalis
A patient with total hair loss developed vitiligo after using a treatment called DCP.
research Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase C677T Mutation in Patients with Alopecia Areata in Turkish Population
The MTHFR C677T mutation may increase the risk of alopecia areata in the Turkish population.
research The Association Between Interleukin-4 Gene Intron 3 VNTR Polymorphism and Alopecia Areata in Turkish Population
IL-4 gene variation may increase the risk of alopecia areata in Turkish people.
research British Association of Dermatologists’ Guidelines for the Management of Alopecia Areata 2012
Guidelines suggest various treatments for alopecia areata, but leaving it untreated is also an option as 80% cases may recover on their own.
research Treatment of Alopecia Areata: What Is New on the Horizon?
New treatments for alopecia areata may target specific immune cells and pathways involved in hair loss.
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research Twenty Nail Dystrophy with Alopecia Areata in an Atopic Child
A child with rough nails also had hair loss and allergies.