June 2024 in “Дерматовенерология Косметология” In this study, treatment with autologous follicular stem cells improved hair conditions in 57% of patients with androgenic and telogen effluvium alopecia, as confirmed by phototrichograms, indicating its potential effectiveness for non-scarring alopecia.
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December 2022 in “Rheumatology Advances in Practice” This case study reported that systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) can initially present as patchy non-scarring alopecia, potentially misdiagnosed as alopecia areata, highlighting the importance of thorough examination.
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November 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This Mendelian randomization study suggests possible bidirectional causal links between alopecia and sleep characteristics, but findings require cautious interpretation due to multiple testing, highlighting the need for further research to explore underlying mechanisms and broader applicability.
November 2025 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study suggests potential bidirectional causal links between certain sleep traits, like insomnia and reduced sleep duration, and types of alopecia, including alopecia areata; however, these associations did not hold after correcting for multiple tests, warranting cautious interpretation.
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October 2013 in “Lupus” This study identified distinct clinical and dermatoscopic features to differentiate non-scarring patchy alopecia in SLE from alopecia areata, emphasizing the value of serological tests in diagnosis.
