January 2015 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” This study evaluated 308 nm excimer light therapy for alopecia areata but the abstract does not provide specific clinical results or conclusions.
15 citations
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May 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Alopecia areata is complex, with genetic and immune factors, and animal models are key for future treatment research.
26 citations
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July 2019 in “JAAD Case Reports” This study reports two cases of hair loss outcomes in patients using dupilumab for atopic dermatitis, with one showing improvement in alopecia universalis and another experiencing worsening of alopecia totalis.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article discusses the development of the Alopecia Areata Children's Quality of Life Index and highlights its potential importance for assessing the psychosocial burden in pediatric cases, without providing clinical results.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” This review discusses recent advances in understanding alopecia areata's disease mechanisms and highlights JAK molecules as promising therapeutic targets, but reports no new clinical results; controlled trials are needed.
July 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” This study describes characteristics and outcomes for adults initiating ritlecitinib for severe alopecia areata, highlighting increased hair regrowth and physician satisfaction with longer treatment durations, despite ongoing psychosocial impacts like embarrassment and anxiety among patients.
1 citations
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March 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review discusses recent advances in understanding and treating alopecia areata, emphasizing the ongoing challenges and unmet needs in disease management; it reports no new clinical findings.
January 2025 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” This study found that the Polish version of the AA-QLI questionnaire is a reliable and internally consistent tool for assessing health-related quality of life in Polish-speaking patients with alopecia areata.
391 citations
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January 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article reviews the clinical presentation and histopathologic features of alopecia areata and proposes a hypothesis for its development, but it reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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October 2013 in “Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine” This study observed that combining targeted UVA phototherapy with topical 8-methoxypsoralen showed cosmetically acceptable hair regrowth in patients with patchy alopecia areata.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” This case study reported significant hair regrowth and overall improvement in well-being for a male with Alopecia Universalis after receiving classical homeopathic treatment at Dr. Batra’s, suggesting potential long-term benefits from this intervention.
35 citations
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August 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found a decreased number of follicular melanocytes in patients with alopecia areata, though it remains unclear if this decrease is due to autoimmune attack or rapid hair cycling.
April 2025 in “Sabuncuoglu Serefeddin Health Sciences” This study highlights the public health significance of androgenic-anabolic steroid use disorder, emphasizing health risks, societal effects, and the need for routine AAS analyses in forensic autopsies, especially in athlete deaths.
February 2023 in “Medical Clinical Update” This case report reviews the identification and management of alopecia areata but does not provide new clinical findings.
April 2022 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” This paper reports on five cases of alopecia areata in children and emphasizes the importance of understanding its characteristics for accurate diagnosis in pediatric patients.
7 citations
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July 2020 in “Immunological Investigations” This study observed that the rs231775 CTLA4 genetic variant was more prevalent in Alopecia Areata patients than controls, particularly among those with severe disease.
June 2026 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This retrospective audit found that patients with alopecia areata often experience significant psychological distress, yet proper mental health assessments and referrals to support services are infrequently conducted, highlighting a gap between current practice and guideline recommendations for comprehensive care.
August 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Depression and hair loss may influence each other.
April 2024 in “JEADV clinical practice” This study reports a case where a patient with rheumatoid arthritis and alopecia areata saw significant improvement in both conditions after switching to daily upadacitinib treatment, specifically achieving complete hair regrowth within six months.
3 citations
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November 2009 in “BMC dermatology” This study found that dermatologists in the southeastern U.S. often offer less frequent treatment for children with alopecia areata compared to adults, with more treatment also recommended for more advanced stages of hair loss.
November 2024 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” In this study, researchers reported that alopecia areata significantly impacts quality of life, with effects ranging from small to very large, especially for those with longer disease duration, highlighting the importance of psychological evaluation and support for affected patients.
13 citations
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December 2001 in “Dermatologic therapy” This review discusses the clinical presentations of alopecia areata, introduces guidelines for treatment studies, and explores potential changes in cutaneous innervation, but reports no new clinical results.
December 2025 in “Value in Health” Alopecia areata significantly strains healthcare and finances in the UAE, needing better management.
January 2025 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” In this study, infants born to mothers with alopecia areata had a higher risk of adverse birth outcomes, including preterm birth, low birth weight, Caesarean section, and congenital malformations.
14 citations
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March 1994 in “Archives of Dermatology” This article presents two cases of alopecia areata occurring simultaneously in a married couple, suggesting a potential psychosocial factor like stress rather than genetic causation.
August 2023 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This consensus statement from Saudi Arabia outlines evidence- and experience-based recommendations for diagnosing and managing alopecia areata, focusing on severity assessment, prognostic indicators, and therapeutic options, with special attention to pediatric patients and uncommon cases.
June 2025 in “Revista Foco” This review assessed randomised clinical trials on the efficacy and safety of topical and systemic JAK inhibitors for alopecia areata, finding significant hair coverage improvement with ritlecitinibe and baricitinibe, though prolonged treatment is often needed to maintain results.
40 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” This case series found that combining ablative fractional resurfacing and acoustic pressure ultrasound with triamcinolone treatment led to complete recovery in patients with areata alopecia.
9 citations
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May 2019 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” This article reviews characteristics and mental health impacts of alopecia areata but provides no new clinical findings; future research is encouraged.
36 citations
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July 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study observed a strong negative association between the HLA-DQB1*0201 allele and the alopecia totalis/alopecia universalis phenotype in Caucasian individuals, indicating a potential protective role.