September 2024 in “Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council” The study observed that in women, the number of hair follicles with an internal root sheath decreases with age in the parietal region, also hinting at a reduction in hair follicle and shaft width.
September 2025 in “Biology of Sex Differences” This analysis found that females have a higher lifetime risk of alopecia areata across various regions and time periods, with increased risk associated with higher socio-demographic index levels.
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July 2017 in “BioEssays” This review discusses the potential benefits of activating NRF2 for treating hair follicle disorders linked to oxidative stress and reports no new clinical results.
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May 2024 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This study found that alopecia areata significantly impacts both emotional and psychosocial well-being, leading to impaired productivity in adults and adolescents, especially those experiencing more extensive hair loss.
September 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Eyebrow and eyelash hair loss in alopecia areata worsens quality of life.
