43 citations
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August 2014 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study confirmed that a sulfotransferase enzyme test can effectively rule out 95.9% of nonresponders to 5% topical minoxidil for treating androgenetic alopecia.
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December 1992 in “The journal of pediatrics/The Journal of pediatrics” This study reported that oral zinc therapy improved hair and skin abnormalities in patients with dry brittle hair, alopecia, and other symptoms, regardless of demonstrated zinc deficiency.
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August 2022 in “JAAD Case Reports” This research abstract describes alopecia areata as an autoimmune disease causing hair loss due to an inflammatory response mediated by the JAK/STAT signaling pathway. The condition, which affects young people disproportionately, lacks a cure and entails significant psychosocial challenges, despite varied treatment attempts.
10 citations
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December 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” This case report describes a patient with severe alopecia areata and multiple autoimmune diseases who showed excellent hair regrowth after treatment with prednisone and cyclosporine, though she later developed hyperpigmentation.
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December 2021 in “JAAD case reports” This review discusses recent advancements in treating alopecia areata, highlighting the promise of Janus kinase inhibitors and platelet-rich plasma therapy, but it reports no new clinical findings.