January 2026 in “Dermatologic Therapy” In this retrospective study, dupilumab treatment in young children with alopecia areata and atopic features was linked to full hair regrowth without serious adverse events, though findings from this small cohort should be interpreted cautiously.
September 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review examines the interconnected processes of atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata, highlighting shared immune imbalances, genetic factors, and microbiome influences, while analyzing current and emerging treatments and identifying gaps in understanding these overlapping conditions.
May 2024 in “Russian Journal of Allergy” This study examined 162 patients and found that those with both alopecia areata and atopic diseases showed higher cases of severe alopecia in children and a tendency for combined atopic diseases. Sensitization patterns were similar between alopecia areata patients and those with atopic diseases alone.
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April 2024 in “Russian Journal of Clinical Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, children with alopecia areata and comorbid atopic diseases experienced an earlier onset of the condition and were more likely to develop severe forms compared to those without atopy.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain immune cells in atopic dermatitis skin could be targeted for treatment.