6 citations
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March 2024 in “Therapeutic Delivery” This review highlights novel treatment options for alopecia areata, focusing on nanoparticulate drug-delivery systems to improve the effectiveness and targeting of therapies for this complex autoimmune condition.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that in mice with alopecia areata, CD8+ T cells showed clonal expansion and specific regulatory networks, which might help identify new therapeutic targets for patients not responding to JAK inhibitors.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Public Health” This study identified that while the overall burden of AA among adolescents and young adults globally continues to rise, the age-standardized rates have slightly decreased, with notable disparities across age, gender, region, and socioeconomic status.
23 citations
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July 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Genetic testing for hairless gene mutations is crucial to correctly diagnose and treat atrichia with papular lesions.
5 citations
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January 2015 in “Saudi journal for health sciences” This study in Al-Taif, KSA, observed a higher-than-expected prevalence of alopecia areata, predominantly linked to autoimmune causes, with topical corticosteroids and systemic vitamins identified as the most effective treatment.
January 2022 in “Juniper Online Journal of Case Studies” This case report describes the first known recovery from alopecia universalis using standard immunosuppression after lung transplantation in a patient with advanced bronchiectasis.
19 citations
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February 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that the presence of CD3(+) T-cells within empty follicular fibrous tracts is a reliable indicator for diagnosing diffuse alopecia areata instead of pattern hair loss.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study reported an increase in allergic contact dermatitis cases linked to natural products, particularly propolis and marigold, with a higher incidence in women than men.
4 citations
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March 2021 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” This study found that high-frequency ultrasonography may effectively distinguish different stages of alopecia areata and differentiate it from other scalp conditions.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Azathioprine treatment led to rapid hair regrowth in a woman with alopecia universalis.
April 2025 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Abrocitinib effectively treats severe alopecia areata with significant improvement and no side effects.
July 2018 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” In this study, platelet-rich plasma treatment showed minimal effectiveness for Alopecia Areata but was more effective than no treatment, with a 20% improvement observed compared to 3.3% in the control group.
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40 citations
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April 2013 in “Dermato-endocrinology” In this study, researchers observed vitamin D insufficiency in many patients with Alopecia Areata, suggesting its potential role in managing this autoimmune condition.
December 2022 in “Jurnal Kesehatan Jompa” This article reviews the causes and current treatment options for androgenetic alopecia, reporting no new clinical findings and highlighting the need for more therapeutic choices.
January 2017 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” This case study describes a man with long-standing alopecia universalis who experienced hair regrowth after taking testosterone, chorionic gonadotropin, and DHEA-S.
April 2023 in “Revista colombiana de reumatología” In this study, a 24-year-old patient with severe alopecia areata showed an excellent clinical response to the JAK inhibitor tofacitinib after one month, following unsuccessful previous treatments.
April 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that azathioprine significantly improved hair regrowth in patients with moderate to severe alopecia areata over 10 years, with hair loss decreasing from 74.2% to 5.2% and demonstrating long-term safety and efficacy.
4 citations
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November 2015 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” This case study highlights a patient with alopecia areata who also has eosinophilic esophagitis, suggesting it may be considered an atopic disease and a potential trigger for alopecia areata in affected patients.
February 2026 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” This review discusses the efficacy, safety, and practical aspects of using Janus kinase inhibitors—baricitinib, ritlecitinib, and deuruxolitinib—as treatments for severe alopecia areata in an advanced practice provider context, without reporting specific study results.
12 citations
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May 2010 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” This study found that MK-5108 is well tolerated at high doses as monotherapy in cancer patients, showing stable disease and some antitumor activity, particularly in combination with docetaxel.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that among Chinese patients with alopecia areata, those with alopecia totalis/universalis had an earlier onset, longer duration, and more severe quality of life impact compared to those with patchy alopecia.
9 citations
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January 2015 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” This retrospective study concluded that alopecia areata in elderly patients showed mild severity and a favorable treatment response, with no link found between hair graying and the extent of hair loss.
June 2022 in “World Journal Of Advanced Research and Reviews” This case report describes successful hair regrowth and repigmentation in a patient with scalp-localized alopecia areata following treatment with Sunetics Laser therapy.
May 2026 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This review discusses the psychological and economic impact of alopecia areata in Asia, highlighting significant quality of life reductions and a substantial financial burden on patients without providing new clinical results.
January 2017 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” In this study, botulinum toxin type A did not improve clinical features in patients with recalcitrant alopecia totalis or alopecia universalis over a four-month period.
June 2026 in “JAAD Case Reports”