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research IMPACT OF LIFESTYLE FACTORS, NUTRITIONAL CHOICES AND SUPPLEMENTS ON ALOPECIA AREATA: A LITERATURE REVIEW

December 2025 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science”

This review examines how lifestyle factors like diet, smoking, and stress may influence alopecia areata, but concludes that current evidence is inconsistent and largely observational, urging further research.

research Adalimumab-induced psoriatic alopecia/alopecia areata-like reaction in a patient with Crohn's disease

9 citations , January 2015 in “Dermatology Online Journal”

This case report describes a patient with Crohn's disease developing alopecia and psoriasiform skin lesions while on adalimumab treatment.

research Alopecia areata-like and psoriasis after dupilumab use for atopic dermatitis

15 citations , July 2021 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia”

This report describes a rare case of alopecia areata-like psoriasis, associated with skin lesions, following the use of dupilumab in a patient with atopic dermatitis.

research Remarkable Improvement of Nail Changes in Alopecia Areata Universalis with 10 Months of Treatment with Tofacitinib: A Case Report

26 citations , October 2016 in “Case Reports in Dermatology”

In this study, tofacitinib treatment in a male patient with alopecia areata led to significant hair regrowth and improvement in nail dystrophy symptoms, restoring finger function within 10 months.

Psoriatic Alopecia/Alopecia Areata–Like Reactions Secondary to Anti–Tumor Necrosis Factor-α Therapy: A Novel Cause of Noncicatricial Alopecia

research Psoriatic Alopecia/Alopecia Areata–Like Reactions Secondary to Anti–Tumor Necrosis Factor-α Therapy: A Novel Cause of Noncicatricial Alopecia

72 citations , February 2011 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology”

This study found that anti-TNF therapy-induced alopecia exhibits distinct clinical and histopathological features and can mimic psoriatic alopecia and alopecia areata, with some patients improving with topical treatment.

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community 2 and 1/2 months, prescribed 1.25mg oral min daily

in Progress Pictures 4 upvotes 11 months ago

The user is treating alopecia areata with 1.25mg oral minoxidil daily and topical mometasone furoate, considering increasing the dose or adding finasteride, though finasteride is not typically used for this condition. A gluten-free diet is suggested, and alternatives like Olumiant are mentioned.

community I built a tracker for every hair loss treatment in clinical development

in Research/Science 92 upvotes 8 months ago

A user created a tracker for hair loss treatments in clinical development, including compounds like Dermaliq, RU58841, and Pyrilutamide. The tracker updates with new information and allows filtering by conditions like androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and alopecia areata (AA).

community Female, 27 years old, shedding/ balding despite being on what is considered to be a effective treatment plan for AGA. Considering Dut (oral) . Please help.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 27 upvotes 1 year ago

A 27-year-old woman with androgenic alopecia is losing hair despite using oral minoxidil and spironolactone, and is considering dutasteride. She is exploring causes like stress and medication side effects, planning tests, and considering treatment changes.

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

6 upvotes 10 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 Recommendations for Houston derm that specializes in Alopecia

4 upvotes 2 years ago

A user is seeking recommendations for a dermatologist in Houston specializing in alopecia areata for her daughter. A doctor actively researching alopecia areata in young people was suggested.

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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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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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