Summary of the Preceding Three Alopecia Areata Research Summits: What’s Past Is Prologue

    December 2013 in “ ˜The œjournal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/˜The œJournal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings ”
    David A. Norris
    TLDR New treatments and strategies are needed for Alopecia Areata, focusing on immune response and better trial designs.
    The document summarized the outcomes of three research summits organized by the National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF) between 2008 and 2010. The first summit in 2008 focused on evaluating the progress of alopecia areata (AA) research and emphasized the importance of the National Alopecia Areata Registry (NAAR) for genetic studies. The second summit in 2009 concentrated on immunology, identifying key areas for future research, such as the role of T cells and natural killer cells in AA. The third summit in 2010 aimed to develop a clinical research network to expedite new treatments, exploring drugs used in other autoimmune diseases. These summits laid the groundwork for future research directions, including the development of new animal models, targeting specific immune cells, and restoring immune privilege in hair follicles.
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Research cited in this study

    1 / 1 results

    Related Community Posts Join

    6 / 1000+ results

      community Why is it barely impossible to find balding South Korean men

      in Research/Science  244 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post discusses the rarity of baldness among South Korean men. Users suggest this could be due to early treatment, high beauty standards, accessibility of healthcare, and genetics. Treatments like finasteride and dutasteride are commonly used, and hair transplants are also popular.

      community find a cure for this shit already

      in Chat  207 upvotes 4 years ago
      Treatments used to prevent and treat male pattern baldness, the difficulty in finding a permanent cure for hair loss, and the potential financial motivations of companies not wanting to find a cure.

      community Alopecia Areata Question

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user with alopecia totalis, borderline universalis, seeks advice on getting into a Xeljanz trial or appealing insurance for coverage. They experienced significant hair regrowth but are now seeing hair loss again and want to try Xeljanz.

      community mbp alopecia areata or vitamin deficiency

      in Chat 4 months ago
      A 19-year-old male has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil for 8 months with no progress and is considering seeking a second opinion due to potential misdiagnosis. The discussion revolves around whether the hair loss is due to male pattern baldness, alopecia areata, or a vitamin deficiency.

      community Olumiant alternative for Alopecia Areata?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user with alopecia areata is considering treatment options like injections or Olumiant but is concerned about cost and whether delaying treatment will lead to permanent hair loss. They are seeking alternative treatments that are more affordable for a college student.

    Related Research

    1 / 1 results