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research Development and pilot-testing of the Alopecia Areata Assessment Tool (ALTO)

6 citations , June 2018 in “PLOS ONE”

This study demonstrated that the Alopecia Areata Assessment Tool (ALTO) effectively identifies alopecia areata cases with high sensitivity and specificity in a dermatology clinic setting.

Development of an Assessment Tool for Psychological Health and Help-Seeking in Alopecia Areata Patients in Underserved Communities

research 246 Development of an assessment tool for psychological health and help-seeking in alopecia areata patients in underserved communities

November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”

This study developed a questionnaire based on Andersen’s behavioral model to explore psychological well-being and mental health help-seeking behaviors among alopecia areata patients from underserved communities, aiming to better understand factors influencing their mental healthcare utilization.

research Brigham Eyebrow Tool for Alopecia: A Reliable Assessment of Eyebrow Alopecia Areata

4 citations , November 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings”

The Brigham Eyebrow Tool for Alopecia is a simple and reliable way to measure eyebrow hair loss.

research BH15 The burden of alopecia areata: examining baseline health-related quality of life and clinical assessment tools

June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

This study found that alopecia areata significantly impacts patients' quality of life irrespective of hair loss severity, and concluded that the newer assessment tools AAPPO and AASIS better capture this impact compared to the traditional SALT measure.

research Real-world assessment of ritlecitinib in patients with severe alopecia areata: a 24-week multicentre retrospective study

3 citations , July 2025 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology”

This study reported that patients with alopecia areata treated with ritlecitinib in a real-life setting had a higher rate of positive response on the Severity of Alopecia Tool score compared to those in the ALLEGRO trial.

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community Article of all potential future cures

25 upvotes 1 year ago

Ritlecitinib and PP405 show promise for hair regrowth. Diagnosing the cause of hair loss is crucial before treatment.

community Dutasteride Isn't Working? Get a Scalp Biopsy NOW

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 19 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride may not be effective for everyone due to underlying issues, suggesting scalp biopsies for further diagnosis. Users discuss using higher doses of dutasteride, topical treatments, minoxidil, and pyrilutamide for hair loss management.

community My 15+ Year Hair Loss Journey: DUPA, Recurrent Alopecia Areata, & different dosages of Min / Fin topicals - Advice needed on next steps.

4 upvotes 1 week ago

The user has been managing hair loss for over 15 years, using treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and corticosteroids, while experiencing side effects and recurrent Alopecia Areata. They seek advice on progression and potential underlying conditions, questioning if their hair loss is due to an autoimmune issue beyond typical patterns.

community Post op day 1, My 10 year journey and thoughts about hair loss, advice

6 upvotes 9 months ago

The user shared their 10-year hair loss journey, discussing treatments like oral minoxidil, oral finasteride, and LLLT, and ultimately deciding on a hair transplant. They also explored the possibility of having alopecia areata incognita and advised seeking multiple opinions before surgery.

community AGA evaluation and first steps - BEGINNER MEGAPOST

80 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses androgenic alopecia (AGA) and its treatments, focusing on finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo. Finasteride is recommended as essential for preventing further hair loss.

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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss

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Heard alopecia areata leaves scar-like spots? Some peptides are helping those areas regrow hair. Alopecia areata patches usually still have living follicles. Peptides are being studied as a possible add-on, but the evidence is small and early. See a dermatologist for treatment.

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What makes alopecia areata different from other types of hair loss, and can topical Salicylic acid treatments help regrow the affected areas? Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition, and salicylic acid does not promote hair regrowth.

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Struggling with patchy hair loss like alopecia areata? Baicapil might help by reducing inflammation and reactivating growth. There is no published trial of Baicapil in alopecia areata. The anti-inflammatory and hair-density claims come from the ingredient's manufacturer and from laboratory work on its plant extracts, in people with androgenetic-type hair loss rather than autoimmune patchy hair loss.

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Is bimatoprost effective for people with alopecia areata? Bimatoprost may stimulate hair growth but lacks strong evidence for alopecia areata.

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Could cetirizine help control autoimmune triggers in alopecia areata? No published trial has tested cetirizine in alopecia areata; one registered trial has not reported results. Small trials in pattern hair loss report modest benefit, so any use for alopecia areata is off-label and unproven.

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