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July 2011 in “PubMed” The authors report a case where alopecia areata went into remission after H. pylori eradication, suggesting a potential link that could expand treatment options if further studies confirm it.
June 2024 in “Journal of Medical Bacteriology” This article reviews existing research on the potential link between Helicobacter pylori infection and alopecia areata, concluding that while some findings suggest a possible association, the evidence is inconsistent and limited, indicating a need for more comprehensive future studies to clarify this relationship.
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July 2014 in “Hong Kong medical journal” This review discusses potential associations between Helicobacter pylori infection and various skin diseases but reports no new clinical findings; more research is needed to clarify these links.
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July 2014 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This study observed higher rates of H. pylori infection in vitiligo patients compared to those with telogen effluvium, though no significant association was found with vitiligo disease activity or pattern.
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March 2020 in “Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences” This study found a significant association between H. pylori infection and pityriasis versicolor, suggesting that treating H. pylori may benefit patients with recurrent cases who also have dyspepsia.