Alopecia areata: What’s new in epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and therapeutic options?
April 2017
in “
Journal of dermatological science
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TLDR New insights into the causes and treatments for the autoimmune hair loss condition Alopecia areata have been made.
The document from April 1, 2017, discusses Alopecia areata (AA), a common and often treatment-resistant disorder characterized by hair loss due to an autoimmune attack on hair follicles. Although the exact mechanisms behind AA are not fully understood, the document reviews recent advancements in the understanding of its epidemiology, pathogenesis, and treatment options, based on an analysis of 996 publications dated from January 2010 to July 2016. It highlights the progress made in multidisciplinary research approaches and outlines the current state of clinical management and potential future research directions for AA.
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research Vasoactive intestinal peptide, whose receptor-mediated signalling may be defective in alopecia areata, provides protection from hair follicle immune privilege collapse
A substance called VIP might protect hair follicles from being attacked by the immune system, and problems with VIP signaling could lead to hair loss in alopecia areata.
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research Three hundred and eight nanometer excimer light therapy for alopecia universalis that is resistant to other treatments: A clinical study of 11 patients
308-nm excimer light therapy helped over a third of treatment-resistant alopecia universalis patients regrow most of their hair.
research Extensive alopecia areata is reversed by IL-12/IL-23p40 cytokine antagonism
Blocking IL-12/IL-23p40 helped reverse severe hair loss in patients.
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 Methotrexate in Severe Childhood Alopecia Areata: Long-term Follow-up
research Clinical Efficacy of Diphenylcyclopropenone in Alopecia Areata: Retrospective Data Analysis of 50 Patients
Diphenylcyclopropenone (DPCP) can help regrow hair in many alopecia areata patients but may cause side effects and relapses.
research Alopecia areata profiling shows TH1, TH2, and IL-23 cytokine activation without parallel TH17/TH22 skewing
Alopecia areata involves immune activation in the scalp, suggesting treatments targeting TH1, TH2, and IL-23 pathways.
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 Imbalance of T‐helper 17 and regulatory T cells in patients with alopecia areata
People with alopecia areata have more Th17 cells and fewer Treg cells, which may be key to the condition's development.
research Reversal of Alopecia Areata Following Treatment With the JAK1/2 Inhibitor Baricitinib
A patient with Alopecia Areata had complete hair regrowth after using the drug baricitinib.
research Alopecia Areata in the Elderly: A 10-Year Retrospective Study
Alopecia areata in elderly people is usually mild and responds well to treatment.
research Effectiveness of 308-nm Excimer Laser Therapy in Treating Alopecia Areata, Determined by Examining the Treated Sides of Selected Alopecic Patches
308-nm excimer laser therapy helps regrow hair in alopecia areata.
research Intravenous methylprednisolone pulse therapy in severe alopecia areata
Methylprednisolone infusions can help some people with severe alopecia regrow hair.
research Plasmacytoid dendritic cells in alopecia areata: missing link?
Plasmacytoid dendritic cells are a key factor in causing hair loss in alopecia areata and could help differentiate it from other hair loss conditions.
research Investigation of oxidative stress in patients with alopecia areata and its relationship with disease severity, duration, recurrence and pattern
Oxidative stress may play a role in causing alopecia areata.
research Killing Two Birds with One Stone: Oral Tofacitinib Reverses Alopecia Universalis in a Patient with Plaque Psoriasis
A man with severe hair loss and skin disease regrew his hair with no side effects after taking tofacitinib.
research Alopecia Universalis Successfully Treated With Adalimumab
A woman with severe hair loss was successfully treated with the drug adalimumab.
research Clinical efficacy of diphenylcyclopropenone in alopecia areata: Retrospective data analysis of 50 patients
Diphenylcyclopropenone (DPCP) is effective in treating alopecia areata, with most patients showing significant hair regrowth.
research Diagnostic Usefulness of a Peribulbar Eosinophilic Infiltrate in Alopecia Areata
Eosinophilic infiltrate is not a reliable indicator for diagnosing chronic alopecia areata.
research Histopathological investigation of clinically non‐affected perilesional scalp in alopecias detected unexpected spread of disease activities
Scalp areas that look normal in people with hair loss may still show signs of disease under a microscope.
research Alopecia areata is driven by cytotoxic T lymphocytes and is reversed by JAK inhibition
Alopecia areata can be reversed by JAK inhibitors, promoting hair regrowth.
research Vitamin D deficiency in alopecia areata
research How effective is intralesional injection of triamcinolone acetonide compared with topical treatments in inducing and maintaining hair growth in patients with alopecia areata? A Critically Appraised Topic
Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide can regrow hair in alopecia areata but often has temporary effects and side effects.
research Clobetasol Propionate, 0.05%, vs Hydrocortisone, 1%, for Alopecia Areata in Children
Clobetasol propionate, 0.05%, is more effective and safe for treating childhood alopecia areata than hydrocortisone, 1%.
research A randomized, double-blind, placebo- and active-controlled, half-head study to evaluate the effects of platelet-rich plasma on alopecia areata
Platelet-rich plasma treatment significantly increased hair regrowth and decreased discomfort in alopecia patients, making it a potentially better and safer treatment option.
research Development of Autoimmune Hair Loss Disease Alopecia Areata Is Associated with Cardiac Dysfunction in C3H/HeJ Mice
Mice with autoimmune hair loss showed signs of heart problems.
research Endogenous Retinoids in the Pathogenesis of Alopecia Areata
Vitamin A affects hair loss and immune response in alopecia areata.
research Pulse Corticosteroid Therapy for Alopecia Areata in Children: A Retrospective Study
Careful patient selection is key for effective pulse corticosteroid treatment in children with alopecia areata.
research Multivariate analysis of prognostic factors in patients with rapidly progressive alopecia areata
Patients with rapidly progressive alopecia areata often have a better outlook and shorter disease duration, with regrown fine hairs and no past alopecia being positive signs.
research Hair and scalp dermatoscopy
Dermatoscopy is useful for identifying different hair and scalp conditions and can reduce the need for biopsies.
research The Safety and Efficacy of Diphencyprone for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata in Children
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 Interest of High-Dose Pulse Corticosteroid Therapy Combined with Methotrexate for Severe Alopecia Areata: A Retrospective Case Series
Combining high-dose corticosteroids with methotrexate may be effective and safe for severe alopecia areata.
research The Effect of a 1550 Nm Fractional Erbium-Glass Laser in Female Pattern Hair Loss
Laser treatment increases hair density and thickness safely in women with hair loss.
research Increased retinol‐binding protein (RBP) 4 and anti‐RBP4 antibody in alopecia areata
People with alopecia areata have higher levels of RBP4 protein and antibodies against it.
research Efficacy and tolerability of methotrexate in severe childhood alopecia areata
Methotrexate sometimes helps regrow hair in children with severe alopecia areata and is generally safe.
research Prognostic factors in methylprednisolone pulse therapy for alopecia areata
Methylprednisolone pulse therapy works best for recent and specific types of severe alopecia areata.
research Randomized comparison of topical betamethasone valerate foam, intralesional triamcinolone acetonide and tacrolimus ointment in management of localized alopecia areata
Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide is the most effective treatment for localized alopecia areata.
research Trichoscopy for common hair loss diseases: Algorithmic method for diagnosis
The conclusion is that an algorithm using trichoscopy helps diagnose different types of hair loss but may need updates and a biopsy if results are unclear.
research Quality of Life in Alopecia Areata: A Study of 60 Cases
Alopecia areata seriously lowers quality of life, especially affecting self-image, mental health, and social life.
research Latanoprost in the treatment of eyelash alopecia in alopecia areata universalis
Latanoprost can effectively treat eyelash hair loss, with 45% of patients showing hair regrowth and no reported side effects.
research Alopecia areata update
The document says current treatments for alopecia areata do not cure or prevent it, and it's hard to judge their effectiveness due to spontaneous remission and lack of studies.
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