February 2026 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” This report describes a rare case of scarring alopecia, diagnosed as lichen planopilaris (LPP), affecting solely the limbs, highlighting the necessity for thorough evaluation of LPP beyond the scalp.
May 2024 in “AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences” This study observed that recurrent alopecia areata patients with salmon patches on the nape often had severe disease, particularly alopecia areata ophiasis, which was more common in females.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This article explores the pathophysiology of alopecia and reviews various treatment options, including allopathic, homeopathic, naturopathic, cosmeceutical, and ayurvedic approaches, in light of the increasing interest in hair health and the rise in alopecia cases. Results are not reported.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This article explores the various causes of alopecia and provides an overview of treatments such as allopathic, homeopathic, naturopathic, cosmeceutical, and ayurvedic methods, emphasizing recent advancements in addressing hair loss.
April 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study identified a specific genetic variant in the CCHCR1 gene that may contribute to alopecia areata through impaired keratinization, suggesting an alternative mechanism beyond autoimmune causes.