May 2026 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study observed a significant 207.62% increase in hospitalization rates for alopecia areata after the COVID-19 pandemic, with notable shifts in disease subtypes and patient demographics, suggesting a potential link between the pandemic and changes in the disease's course.
September 2016 in “Annals of occupational and environmental medicine” In this study, cleanroom workers in a secondary battery factory reported worse dermatologic life quality compared to non-cleanroom workers, as measured by the Skindex-29 questionnaire.
December 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Dermatologist visits offer safer and more ethical treatment for hair loss than direct-to-consumer platforms.
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May 2012 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This article reviews the lack of major breakthroughs and limited therapeutic options for extensive hair loss, emphasizing the need to address its psychological impact; it reports no new clinical results.
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September 2023 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This article critically analyzed the trajectory of the Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia over the past decade, reporting that the journal has experienced notable growth in bibliometric indices, suggesting a successful editorial policy and increased international visibility compared to Brazilian and other international dermatology journals.