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A substance called VIP might protect hair follicles from being attacked by the immune system, and problems with VIP signaling could lead to hair loss in alopecia areata.

Bimatoprost was found to be safer and more effective than mometasone furoate for treating scalp hair loss.

No treatments fully cure or prevent alopecia areata; some help but have side effects or need more research.

Intralesional steroids can help regrow hair in some alopecia areata patients but have side effects.

Certain HLA class II alleles increase or decrease the risk of alopecia areata.

DPCP is effective for treating severe alopecia areata, but relapse is common.

Using minoxidil and anthralin together can improve hair regrowth in severe alopecia areata patients who didn't respond to individual treatments.

3% topical minoxidil effectively treats extensive alopecia areata.

Children with alopecia areata should only have thyroid screening if they have Down syndrome, a history of atopy, family history of thyroid disease, or signs of thyroid problems.

Oxidative stress may play a role in causing alopecia areata.

Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide is effective for treating patchy hair loss, and dermoscopy helps detect treatment response and side effects early.

The DQB1*03 allele is linked to higher alopecia areata risk in Italians.

Dilated follicular infundibula and increased catagen/telogen follicles are key indicators for diagnosing alopecia areata.

Melanocytes might be targeted by the immune system in people with alopecia areata, but more research is needed.

A woman's hair loss during treatment with specific hepatitis C drugs grew back after stopping the medication.

Alopecia Areata is a complex, unpredictable autoimmune hair loss condition with limited treatment options and a significant psychological impact.

The research found specific signs to diagnose alopecia areata incognito and noted patients generally regrow hair after steroid treatment.

Oral minoxidil helps hair regrowth in 80% of alopecia patients, but only 18% see cosmetic improvement.

Topical minoxidil effectively and safely treats extensive alopecia areata but doesn't change its course.

Dupilumab may help regrow hair in people with atopic dermatitis.

Oral cyclosporine can help regrow hair in severe alopecia areata cases.

Alopecia Areata might be linked to Crohn's disease.

Alefacept showed some effectiveness for alopecia areata but needs more research.

Minoxidil doesn't affect perifollicular lymphoid infiltration in alopecia areata patients.

COVID-19 infection may trigger alopecia areata in some patients.

JAK inhibitors helped treat hair loss in two people with Down syndrome.

Alopecia affects patients' quality of life, with younger patients and longer-lasting hair loss experiencing greater impact.

Alopecia areata is linked to thyroid autoimmunity but not type 1 diabetes.

Trichoscopy can effectively tell apart tinea capitis and alopecia areata in children by looking for specific hair shapes.

Some babies are born with alopecia areata, and a treatment with clobetasol propionate can regrow hair in half of the cases.