TLDR Understanding alopecia areata's patterns can improve future research and treatments.
The report on alopecia areata (AA) by Jane Li and Rod Sinclair described the clinical patterns of onset, regrowth, and relapse in AA, a T-cell-mediated hair loss disorder with an unknown exact cause. The authors proposed potential underlying mechanisms for these patterns and emphasized the need to integrate these observations into contemporary theories of AA pathogenesis. Their findings aimed to enhance the understanding of AA and guide future research and treatment approaches.
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June 2013 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Early stage bald spots are linked to skin inflammation and damage to the upper part of the hair follicle.
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April 2012 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss with no cure and treatments that often don't work well.
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January 2009 in “The International journal of developmental biology” Hair follicle stem cells are controlled by their surrounding environment.
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April 2008 in “Cochrane library” Current treatments for alopecia show no significant long-term benefits.
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July 2003 in “PubMed” Hair loss affects both genders and can impact well-being, with treatments available for various types.
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January 2022 in “Dermatology Reports” Many people with hair loss, especially those with telogen effluvium and alopecia areata, often have a sensitive scalp.
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January 2014 in “Dermatology online journal” White hair regrowth in alopecia areata may be more common than thought.
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September 1987 in “PubMed” Most hair loss cases are caused by four main conditions, and understanding them is key to treatment.
