5 citations
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December 2024 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This study outlines treatment options for alopecia, suggesting intralesional corticosteroids for localized adult cases and Janus Kinase inhibitors for severe cases, emphasizing a balance between hair regrowth rate and managing side effects.
February 2024 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” This study reviewed 562 alopecia areata patients in Colombia, observing a higher prevalence in women and common use of steroid injections and topical minoxidil as treatments.
6 citations
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April 2023 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” This study identified three variants in the HR gene among Mexican patients with alopecia areata, with one novel variant potentially serving as a risk factor for the disease.
75 citations
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March 2023 in “JAMA Dermatology” This study reported that the prevalence of alopecia areata in the US slightly increased from 0.199% to 0.222% between 2016 and 2019, with higher rates observed in women and adults.
December 2022 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This review discusses the unmet needs and barriers in managing alopecia areata in Latin America, highlighting access constraints and recommending coordinated efforts to improve patient outcomes with promising new treatments.
37 citations
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September 2021 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” 
32 citations
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November 2018 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This study highlighted the importance of aesthetic and common dermatological conditions such as acne and nonmelanoma skin cancer in Brazil, with varying patterns based on demographic and funding factors.
34 citations
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October 2017 in “Archivos Argentinos De Pediatria” This review discusses the clinical characteristics, diagnosis, and treatment of alopecia areata, exploring potential environmental, immunological, and genetic factors involved in its development, but reports no new research findings.
