13 citations
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March 2020 in “Spectrochimica Acta Part A Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy” This study used infrared spectroscopic imaging and scanning electron microscopy to reveal that alopecic hair has more irregular laminated structures and differing chemical profiles than normal hair, suggesting changes related to alopecia progression.
56 citations
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June 2010 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” In this study, coudability hairs were identified as a useful marker for assessing disease activity in patients with alopecia areata and may serve as an alternative to the hair-pull test.
August 1995 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” New therapy helps treat hair loss.
2 citations
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January 2012 in “Australian and New Zealand journal of psychiatry” Haloperidol decanoate can cause alopecia areata.
April 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study demonstrated that the Alopecia Areata Disease Activity Index (ALADIN), a new biomarker, strongly correlates with treatment response in patients using JAK inhibitors for alopecia areata.
35 citations
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June 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that in an Italian population, the HLA-DQB1*03 allele was associated with increased susceptibility to alopecia areata, particularly in cases with more than 50% hair loss.
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.
June 2026 in “Wiener klinische Wochenschrift” This review highlights advancements in the understanding and treatment of alopecia areata, noting that the approval of oral Janus kinase inhibitors like baricitinib and ritlecitinib marks a significant development in managing severe cases of this autoimmune condition.
May 2023 in “Journal of Applied Cosmetology” In this randomized controlled trial, researchers found that participants with androgenic alopecia taking an Annurca apple extract supplement showed significant increases in hair density and weight and reduced hair loss compared to a placebo, with good skin and gastrointestinal tolerability over 180 days.
70 citations
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January 2000 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” This article reviews the characteristics and classification of SAHA syndrome and its relationship with other conditions, without presenting new clinical findings.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, a bael-based herbal shampoo formulation demonstrated effective cleansing, foaming ability, and stability, with antimicrobial properties that may benefit scalp health, positioning it as a promising natural alternative to synthetic shampoos.
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April 1977 in “Munich Personal RePEc Archive (Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich)” This study introduces an efficient ghost-cell based immersed boundary method for simulating fluid-particle mass transfer, capable of accurately handling mixed boundary conditions at particle surfaces.
June 2022 in “Jurnal Health Sains” This review discusses plant-based alternatives for hair tonic formulations to address hair loss and contains no new clinical results, advocating for plant extracts as safer options than synthetic ingredients.
January 2022 in “UiTM Institutional Repositories (Universiti Teknologi MARA)” This study suggests that coffee ground extract may accelerate hair growth in rabbits, potentially due to its caffeine content.
January 2026 in “Journal of Community Medicine and Health Solutions” In this study, the novel topical agent PP405 showed favorable tolerability and increased hair density by over 20% in men with advanced androgenetic alopecia after eight weeks, suggesting a promising potential treatment pending further trials.
January 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” In this study, researchers developed a new topical atraric acid formulation, AA-TF#15, which showed a significantly higher drug penetration and increased hair regrowth in mice compared to minoxidil and finasteride treatments, suggesting its potential effectiveness for treating scalp androgenic alopecia.
November 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” In this study, UPA at doses of 15 mg and 30 mg showed higher efficacy than placebo for treating severe alopecia areata in adults and adolescents over 24 weeks, with a safety profile similar to approved uses.
This article discusses the characteristics of alopecia areata but reports no new research results.
85 citations
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November 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The 308-nm excimer laser helps hair regrowth in some alopecia areata cases but not all.
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July 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review concluded that patients with alopecia areata consistently show poor health-related quality of life scores, similar to those in other chronic skin diseases like atopic dermatitis and psoriasis.
January 2024 in “Jurnal Ilmiah Ibnu Sina (JIIS) Ilmu Farmasi dan Kesehatan” In this study, researchers developed a hair tonic using shallots (Allium cepa L.) and found that its F2 formulation was as effective as the positive control in promoting hair growth on the 21st day and remained stable over 28 weeks of testing.
March 2026 in “JID Innovations” In a mouse model study, researchers found that mutations in Aire reduced alopecia areata frequency, while Notch4 mutations did not lead to the disease, likely due to proximity with a resistance gene.
June 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study observed that the expression of hsa-miR-193a-5p was significantly higher in alopecia areata patients compared to healthy controls, suggesting its role in influencing disease progression through impact on specific signaling pathways and highlighting its potential as a therapeutic target.
September 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This announcement discusses the recent FDA approval of baricitinib for treating severe alopecia areata in adults and reports no new clinical results.
September 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that the Severity of Alopecia Tool score does not predict the quality of life in patients with alopecia areata, suggesting patient-reported outcomes better reflect the impact on life quality.
1 citations
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February 2008 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Androgenetic alopecia is a common form of hair loss in both men and women.
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October 2007 in “PubMed” This study discusses the effects of incorporating various amino acids in hair care products, noting improvements in hair surface properties and color retention when integrated with conditioners.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, Muslim women with alopecia who wear hijab generally reported a lesser impact on quality of life than those who do not wear hijab, and were less likely to seek medical care for their condition.
July 2013 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” This study found that prototype right heart circulatory assist devices significantly improved hemodynamics and reduced pulmonary vascular resistances in piglet models of acute hemodynamic shock.
September 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, baricitinib was evaluated for its effectiveness in promoting concurrent regrowth of scalp hair, eyebrows, and eyelashes in patients with severe alopecia areata, showing clinically meaningful responses compared to placebo.