March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Azathioprine may be an effective treatment for severe hair loss.
February 2024 in “Archiv EuroMedica” This review suggests that annurca apple extract, rich in polyphenols, may be a promising alternative for treating baldness, though further research is needed to clearly assess its effectiveness compared to existing treatments.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” This study observed that techniques using autologous cellular micrografts to isolate hair follicle stem cells from scalp biopsies show promise in improving hair density and thickness for androgenetic alopecia, offering a minimally invasive and potentially more compliant alternative to existing treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.
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July 2021 in “International journal of environmental research and public health/International journal of environmental research and public health” This study reports two cases of Alopecia Universalis as a secondary autoimmune manifestation following Alemtuzumab treatment, highlighting the importance of screening and monitoring for such autoimmune responses.
This review presents evidence supporting acupuncture's potential benefits for AA treatment but notes the findings are limited by low-quality evidence and small sample sizes, suggesting a need for future large-scale, rigorous studies.
9 citations
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January 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” This case report describes a 14-year-old girl with alopecia universalis and mild atopic dermatitis who achieved complete hair regrowth and eczema resolution after three months of treatment with the JAK1 inhibitor upadacitinib.
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March 2017 in “JAAD case reports” This case report describes a patient with alopecia universalis who experienced quick hair regrowth after being treated with alitretinoin.
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November 2021 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This study found that the Alopecia Areata Patient Priority Outcomes questionnaire is a reliable and valid tool for measuring the severity and impact of hair loss in individuals with alopecia areata.
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April 2003 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” This study found that PUVA treatment resulted in complete hair regrowth in over half of patients with alopecia areata totalis or universalis, despite a higher treatment failure rate in those with a family history of the condition.
July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” May 2026 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This study found that among Australians aged 15 and older, the lifetime prevalence of alopecia areata ranged from 1.2% to 2.3%, and the point prevalence ranged from 0.9% to 1.4%, emphasizing the need for better awareness and education about treatment options.
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June 2023 in “Engineering Technology & Applied Science Research” This study developed a new neural network model (AA-GAN-AB-MTEDeep) to enhance Alopecia Areata classification using synthetic scalp images, achieving an accuracy of 96.94%.
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February 2023 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study found that among a diverse sample of US adults, individuals with skin of color had a higher prevalence of alopecia areata compared to Whites.
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August 2017 in “Dermatologic therapy” This letter discusses the use of UVA-1 in the treatment of alopecia areata but reports no new clinical results.
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January 1983 in “Educational leadership” This study found that NFIB and STAT5 work together to regulate mammary-specific genetic programs in mice, with their combined absence hindering functional alveoli formation.
December 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” In this study, nanoparticles developed with Minoxidil-loaded thiolated β-CDs showed promise for topical scalp use, as they significantly improved drug retention on hair and displayed no irritation in rabbits.
January 1975 in “NJEA Review” This Phase II study found that BAY 43-9006, given at 400 mg orally twice daily, led to stable disease in 30% and tumor reduction in 40% of renal cell carcinoma patients.
July 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” This article discusses the clinical and histological features of alopecia areata, a T-cell-mediated autoimmune disorder causing unpredictable nonscarring hair loss, without providing new clinical findings.
July 2023 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This study described the incidence and prevalence of alopecia areata in Australia's primary healthcare population, finding the highest incidence in individuals aged 19 to 34, with males more affected than females.
July 2020 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” This study found that young male patients with grade III and IV androgenetic alopecia had elevated levels of serum amyloid A3, suggesting a higher risk of developing atherosclerosis compared to those without the condition.
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April 2016 in “Journal of Dermatology” In this study, 308-nm excimer light therapy showed significant effects in some patients with treatment-resistant alopecia universalis, suggesting it as a potential alternative therapy.
January 2021 in “The Ochsner journal” In this study, researchers found a significant association between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder stimulant medications and alopecia universalis in children, although this finding was based on a small sample size.
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February 2013 in “Veterinary dermatology” This study reports that alopecia areata is a rare and typically cosmetic condition in horses, affecting breeds such as Appaloosas and quarter horses, with a possible seasonal pattern of worsening in spring and summer.
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October 2022 in “Advances in Therapy” This review of real-world treatment options for AA indicates that current therapies are insufficient, with high dissatisfaction rates, highlighting a need for improved solutions.
July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” 18 citations
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January 2013 in “PLoS ONE” This study identified several significant genetic variants associated with alopecia universalis, including a novel association with HLA-DRB5, which may play a hidden role in the disease.
September 2023 in “Curēus” This study found that individuals with alopecia areata showed differences in otoacoustic emissions, suggesting potential links between the condition and auditory dysfunction, with significant gender and age group variations observed in hearing test results.
11 citations
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September 2013 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, sensorineural hearing loss was significantly more frequent in patients with alopecia areata compared to healthy controls, suggesting a relationship between the autoimmune condition and hearing function.
August 2026 in “JAMA Dermatology” This study found that upadacitinib significantly improved hair regrowth compared to placebo in adults and adolescents with severe alopecia areata, and demonstrated a positive benefit-risk profile.
April 2025 in “PharmacoEconomics - Open” This study observed that patients with AA showed a high willingness to trade off lifespan for better disease-specific quality of life, indicating a significant disease burden.