February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Most patients with alopecia areata in China have patchy hair loss, with total hair loss being less common, and the condition often starts around age 35 and can negatively affect quality of life, especially in more severe cases.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Alopecia areata has different forms and can significantly affect quality of life, especially in more severe cases.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The study concluded that patients with total hair loss and recurring hair loss had an earlier onset, longer-lasting condition, and a greater negative impact on their quality of life, with allergic conditions linked to more severe hair loss.
January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Alopecia areata in infants may be more common than previously thought.
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November 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Low iron levels may be linked to some types of hair loss in women.
Alopecia Areata has no cure, treatments are limited, and the condition often recurs, but new therapies like JAK inhibitors show promise.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The study found that severe alopecia areata affects any age, treatments often give temporary results, and some factors predict worse outcomes.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with certain allergic conditions or higher white blood cell counts have more severe hair loss, and treating hair and nail side effects early in melanoma therapy can improve quality of life.
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June 2017 in “Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery” Topical ruxolitinib failed to regrow hair in a 66-year-old with alopecia areata.
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January 2020 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Tofacitinib helps regrow hair in severe alopecia patients, but more research is needed.
1 citations,
November 2022 in “Journal of pharmaceutical negative results” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition causing patchy hair loss, with treatments focusing on immune system regulation and hair regrowth.
May 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Tofacitinib is an effective and safe treatment for alopecia areata.
April 2024 in “Liječnički vjesnik” Modern treatments can effectively regrow hair and improve life for people with alopecia areata.
April 2024 in “International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews” Alopecia areata causes hair loss with varied treatment responses and frequent relapses.
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November 2018 in “JAAD case reports” Alopecia areata can sometimes appear as a straight line of hair loss instead of round patches.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Continued baricitinib treatment leads to significant scalp hair regrowth in severe alopecia areata patients.
September 2023 in “JAAD case reports” A man developed oral hairy leukoplakia while on baricitinib, a medication for alopecia and arthritis, and doctors should watch for such side effects.
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February 2023 in “Deleted Journal” Diphenylcyclopropenone is effective for treating alopecia areata but has a high relapse rate.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Baricitinib 4 mg is effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata.
6 citations,
March 2019 in “JAAD case reports” A new mix of anthralin and calcipotriene might help treat severe hair loss.
4 citations,
January 2010 in “International journal of trichology” Bexarotene gel shows promise as a new treatment for alopecia areata.
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July 2012 in “InTech eBooks” People with alopecia areata often have thyroid autoimmunity.
November 2024 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Ritlecitinib provides new treatment options for diverse alopecia areata patients.
October 2024 in “American Journal of Case Reports” Baricitinib improved hair loss and arthritis in a lupus patient.
January 2016 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” The treatment is effective and safe for severe alopecia areata in children, but not for total or universal hair loss.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” An 11-year-old girl with severe hair loss was successfully treated with a new combination therapy.
March 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Bexarotene 1% topical gel helped some patients with alopecia areata regrow hair.
December 1977 in “Archives of Dermatology” Most patients with small patches of hair loss usually regrow hair.
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November 1995 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata was most common in people in their 30s and 40s, with some family history and a higher relapse rate, and larger bald areas responded better to specific immunotherapy.
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August 2023 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Corticosteroids are the most common treatment for alopecia areata, but many patients need better options.