February 2024 in “Folia Medica” In this study, PRP therapy showed effectiveness in treating mild to moderate alopecia areata in patients with normal antithyroid antibodies, while those with severe forms or elevated antibodies did not experience significant benefits.
In this study, a 46-year-old patient with alopecia areata experienced successful hair regrowth and improved quality of life after three monthly applications of platelet-rich plasma, which the authors noted is a relatively effective, safe, and minimally invasive treatment option.
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January 2023 in “Przegląd Dermatologiczny” This review discusses current and emerging treatments for alopecia areata, emphasizing systemic treatments for moderate to severe cases, and reports no new clinical results.
January 2023 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” There are two main types of alopecia areata with different severity, and diagnosis is made through clinical examination and trichoscopy, influencing treatment choices.
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November 2022 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This study reviewed the usefulness of trichoscopy in diagnosing and monitoring alopecia areata, noting that the technique identifies specific hair features like yellow and black dots, which are linked to the disease's chronic nature and treatment response.
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July 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that in patients with patchy alopecia areata, certain trichoscopic features like upright regrowing hairs and pigtail hairs are positive predictive markers for treatment success.
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July 2019 in “Pediatric dermatology” In this study, empty follicular openings and pigtail hairs were more frequently observed in children with alopecia areata compared to adults, while yellow dots were less common in children.
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March 2018 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This review presents various trichoscopic findings for diagnosing alopecia areata but reports no new clinical results, emphasizing that no single marker is pathognomonic and multiple features should be considered together.
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October 2013 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Trichoscopy is a useful non-invasive method for diagnosing different hair loss conditions.
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March 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses the dermoscopic features of common hair and scalp disorders and reports no new clinical results, aiming to assist dermatologists in diagnosing conditions like tinea capitis and alopecia areata.
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December 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” This review discusses the application of trichoscopy in diagnosing various hair and scalp diseases and reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize its role as a non-invasive diagnostic tool.
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August 2008 in “Archives of Dermatology” This abstract provides no results; it is a website notification about cookies and general access to JAMA content.
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June 2008 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that dermoscopic indicators like black dots and tapering hairs are valuable markers for diagnosing and assessing the severity and activity of alopecia areata in Asian patients.
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December 2006 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” This article examines the emerging role of dermoscopy in skin cancer diagnosis and reports no new clinical findings; the authors highlight its potential to enhance dermatological practice.
