TLDR Cyclosporine A can help some people with severe alopecia areata regrow hair.
The document discussed a case where severe alopecia areata showed a partial response to treatment with Cyclosporine A. The study highlighted that while Cyclosporine A could induce some hair regrowth in patients with severe alopecia areata, the response was not complete. This suggests that Cyclosporine A might be a potential treatment option, but its effectiveness may be limited and variable among patients. The findings were based on clinical observations and supported by previous studies that explored the immunological aspects of alopecia areata and the effects of Cyclosporine A on hair growth.
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March 2019 in “JAAD case reports” A new mix of anthralin and calcipotriene might help treat severe hair loss.
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December 2018 in “Journal of autoimmunity” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease causing patchy hair loss, often with other autoimmune disorders, but its exact causes are unknown.
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November 2018 in “JAAD case reports” Alopecia areata can sometimes appear as a straight line of hair loss instead of round patches.
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December 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” 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.
