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July 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study found that alopecia areata patients have a higher prevalence of carotid subclinical atherosclerosis, with factors such as disease duration, systemic inflammation, and insulin resistance potentially contributing to this increased risk.
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June 2018 in “The journal of immunology/The Journal of immunology” This study demonstrated that AIRE-deficient rats exhibit key symptoms of APECED, making them a relevant model for exploring potential treatments.
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November 2025 in “Journal of Health Psychology” This study found that individuals with Alopecia Areata experience significantly higher social appearance anxiety compared to healthy controls, driven more by appearance-related concerns than by general anxiety or depression, highlighting the importance of targeted psychosocial assessments in their routine care.
April 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This case-control study observed that individuals with alopecia universalis and patchy alopecia areata had a higher frequency of fatty liver compared to controls, though the differences were not statistically significant.
January 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study reports promising results for alopecia universalis treatment using a combination of systemic methotrexate and low-dose corticosteroids with topical minoxidil, though monitoring for side effects is necessary.
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February 2024 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this research, the authors reported that long-term treatment with the JAK1/JAK2 inhibitor baricitinib effectively maintains hair regrowth in patients with severe alopecia areata and may gradually improve outcomes for partial responders over 104 weeks, without increasing side effect incidence.
November 2024 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” In this study, NH Asian alopecia areata patients reported the highest levels of severe disease, with NH White patients having the most eyebrow involvement and Hispanic patients showing the least severity.
January 2019 in “Journal of Case Reports and Scientific Images” This case report describes the treatment of a 12-year-old female with Alopecia Areata using oral azathioprine.
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December 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This study found that black and Hispanic women had higher odds of self-reported alopecia areata compared to white women, highlighting potential racial disparities in the condition's occurrence.
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December 2024 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study concluded that physical and emotional neglect could significantly contribute to the onset of alopecia areata, with alexithymia and traumatic stress disorder symptoms potentially more common in affected patients.
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December 2014 in “Dermatologica sinica/Zhōnghuá pífūkē yīxué zázhì” In this study, the 308-nm excimer lamp was reported to be a safe alternative treatment for alopecia areata, with a 41.1% overall response rate and a 50% response rate in severe cases.
April 2023 in “Medizinische Genetik” This review summarizes recent genetic findings in alopecia areata research and their implications for developing new treatments, without reporting new clinical results.
This study highlights the use of dermatoscopy as a valuable tool for diagnosing and monitoring alopecia areata, noting that specific hair shaft alterations such as exclamation-mark hairs and black dots are indicators of active disease, while vellus hairs signal early regrowth.
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March 2018 in “Allergy and asthma proceedings” This study found that Israeli patients with alopecia areata had a higher prevalence of comorbid conditions, including food allergies and chronic spontaneous urticaria, compared to matched controls.
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May 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Dupilumab can both improve and worsen alopecia areata, needing more research.
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January 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This review highlights the significant negative impact of alopecia areata on quality of life, mental health, and work, calling for individualized approaches and effective treatments to mitigate these effects.
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December 2024 in “Apple Academic Press eBooks” This source highlights the nutraceutical potential of amla, noting its traditional use in Ayurvedic and Unani medicine and its reported benefits, including antidiabetic and cardioprotective properties, which could drive market growth for food and beverage applications.
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March 2000 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This review discusses the roles of the Agouti and Agouti-related proteins in pigmentation and energy regulation and reports no new experimental findings.
April 2020 in “El-Minia Medical Bulletin” In this study, microneedling was found to be an effective alternative for treating alopecia areata, with most patients experiencing increased hair growth and density within affected areas within three months.
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February 2024 in “JAMA Dermatology” This study identified multiple factors affecting the severity of alopecia areata, suggesting they could inform a tool for measuring disease impact and guide treatment selection.
November 2025 in “Skin Health and Disease” This study found that patients with alopecia areata had a higher prevalence of depression, anxiety, and alexithymia compared to normative data, with alexithymia more common in those with earlier onset AA, lower education levels, and younger age.
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January 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study reported that some pediatric patients with alopecia areata experienced hair regrowth with dupilumab treatment, particularly those with concomitant atopic dermatitis, suggesting dupilumab may be beneficial when traditional therapies fail.
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study developed and evaluated a photographic scale to assess CCCA pattern and severity in African American women, finding it reproducible when used by investigators and participants.
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January 2023 in “Annals of Dermatology” This article provides new treatment guidelines for AA based on expert consensus while integrating regional healthcare variations, but it reports no new clinical results.
August 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, researchers observed that Melan A, a melanocytic marker, was significantly expressed in hair follicles of alopecia areata patients and correlated with immune infiltrates, suggesting melanocytes might contribute to the autoimmune response in this condition.
January 2026 in “Open Science Framework” This research outlines a protocol for a systematic review to map the evidence on alopecia areata in Sub-Saharan Africa, aiming to identify research gaps and guide future studies and policy decisions related to this condition in the region.
April 2026 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” This study suggests that autologous micrograft technology may be more effective than finasteride in promoting hair growth in patients with androgenetic alopecia.
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July 2007 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This letter discusses the psychological impact of alopecia areata, highlighting its association with increased depression and anxiety, but reports no new clinical findings.
This study found a significant positive association between higher air quality index values and the incidence of alopecia areata, with a clear dose-response relationship observed among the participants.
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July 2023 in “Journal of Autonomous Intelligence” This study evaluates a framework using neural networks and machine learning techniques to classify and detect Alopecia Areata from hair images, aiming for accurate differentiation between healthy hair and the condition.