TLDR Alopecia can be linked to autoimmune issues, vitiligo, nail problems, and sometimes cancer treatments.
The document reviewed over 750 cases of nonscarring alopecia, including alopecia areata, totalis, and universalis. It found that the most common associations were vitiligo, nail dystrophy, cataracts, and suspected autoimmune processes. One case involved a patient with alopecia areata and an unrelated brain tumor. Tumor-related alopecia was typically due to local infiltration, systemic chemotherapy, or ionizing radiation.
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August 2007 in “PubMed” A woman lost all her body hair after hepatitis C treatment, but it started to grow back a year after stopping the treatment.
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June 2023 in “Genes” Hair loss from Alopecia Areata is caused by both genes and environment, with several treatments available but challenges in cost and relapse remain.
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June 2019 in “Dermatologic therapy” PRP did not significantly regrow hair in alopecia areata totalis patients.
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June 2021 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” JAK inhibitors show promise in effectively treating hair loss from alopecia areata.
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April 2013 in “Inflammatory Bowel Diseases” People with Inflammatory Bowel Disease often lose hair due to stress, medication side effects, or lack of nutrients, and treatment depends on the specific cause.
