10 citations
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May 2017 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” In this study, targeted overexpression of the BMP receptor ALK2 in mouse hair follicle stem cells altered follicle structure and impaired cutaneous wound healing.
4 citations
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August 2008 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” This study reports that the composite galeal frontalis pericranial flap can be successfully used for reconstruction in anterior cranial base surgery, effectively sealing cerebrospinal fluid leaks, while minimizing complications like numbness and skin necrosis.
October 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This notice corrects an article on fluridil for androgenetic alopecia, indicating potential conflicts of interest due to the authors' patent holdings and funding source; it reports no new research findings.
2 citations
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December 2007 in “CRC Press eBooks” 8 citations
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January 2003 in “Journal of Immunology Research” In this study, replacing the original pin with a different one on a larger cupola improved pseudo alopecia areata lesions in 58.8% of patients.
33 citations
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December 2005 in “Archives of dermatology” This study presents case reports of four patients with alopecia areata or alopecia universalis, highlighting varied responses to treatments like prednisone, intralesional triamcinolone, and squaric acid dibutyl ester.
17 citations
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January 2021 in “Agrobiological Records” This study reported that allethrin caused dose-dependent toxico-pathological effects, including decreased feed intake, body weight, and blood parameters, and organ damage in adult male albino rats.
13 citations
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June 2008 in “Springer eBooks”
1 citations
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April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that anagen stage protein homogenates and specific epitopes from melanogenesis proteins activated CD8 T cells, suggesting alopecia areata is an anagen-specific disease.
December 2025 in “Value in Health”
November 2025 in “Věda a perspektivy” Treating alopecia effectively requires combining medical, cosmetic, and barbering methods for both physical and emotional well-being.
February 2013 in “UNESP Institutional Repository (São Paulo State University)” This review discusses the clinical, epidemiological, and pathophysiological aspects of female pattern hair loss and reports no new experimental findings.
October 2023 in “Recima21” This review found that platelet-rich plasma treatment is effective for androgenetic alopecia, significantly increasing hair diameter in both sexes, but only improving hair density in men.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that alopecia areata significantly impacts patients' quality of life irrespective of hair loss severity, and concluded that the newer assessment tools AAPPO and AASIS better capture this impact compared to the traditional SALT measure.
5 citations
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October 2015 in “The Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology” This study found that Egyptian patients with alopecia areata had a significant presence of sensorineural hearing loss compared to controls, correlated with the severity, duration, and recurrence of the disease.
6 citations
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January 1981
April 2025 in “Egyptian journal of Immunology” In this study, researchers reported significantly higher serum calprotectin levels in alopecia areata patients compared to controls and that these levels were associated with the disease's severity, type, duration, and nail involvement, suggesting calprotectin as a potential marker for inflammation in these patients.
16 citations
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July 2020 in “JAMA Dermatology” People with alopecia areata may have a higher risk of hearing loss.
November 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” In this phase 3 trial, baricitinib showed effectiveness and safety in both adolescents and adults with severe alopecia areata, with adolescents achieving higher response rates despite more severe baseline conditions, suggesting the advantages of early treatment.
October 2014 in “Journal of the Portuguese Society of Dermatology and Venereology” This paper presents a therapeutic approach with excellent results in a case of lichen planopilaris overlapping with dermatomyositis and scleroderma, although broader applicability is not discussed.
February 2025 in “Revista Eletrônica Acervo Saúde” This integrative review found that triamcinolone hexacetonide remains the primary treatment for mild to moderate alopecia areata but noted its significant side effects with prolonged use, while emerging therapies like PRP and minoxidil offer promising alternative benefits with fewer risks.
November 2024 in “Revista fisio&terapia.” This literature review found that among therapies for Alopecia Areata, Janus kinase inhibitors are particularly promising despite safety challenges, while newer approaches like stem cells face cost and complexity issues; a comprehensive approach integrating medical and emotional support was emphasized for improving patient outcomes.
9 citations
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October 1947 in “The Lancet” 1 citations
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November 1947 in “The Lancet”
July 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy” In this study, Brazilian dermatologists reported that patients with alopecia areata, particularly those with severe scalp hair loss, often experience an unmet need for advanced therapies that could improve treatment outcomes beyond the limitations of current options.
June 2026 in “Revista Brasileira de Saúde” This study reviewed current scientific evidence on how scalp microbiome alterations may affect hair growth, citing connections to inflammatory and immune processes and suggesting potential for therapeutic targeting, though further studies are needed to confirm clinical applications.
5 citations
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April 2024 in “JAAD International” AI can accurately measure hair loss severity in alopecia areata.
September 2024 in “Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica” This study reported that a frontoplasty endoscopic subperiosteal technique using three small incisions was effective and aesthetically beneficial in treating upper facial aging among patients with frontotemporal alopecia, though it did result in some minor complications such as eyebrow correction issues and recurring glabellar wrinkles.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This research presents the Dodatek A model, elaborating on androgen function through new mathematical indices and methodological improvements, shifting focus from serum hormone concentrations to system interactions to better describe androgen activity comprehensively.
December 2025 in “Value in Health” Alopecia areata significantly strains healthcare and finances in the UAE, needing better management.