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Androgenetic alopecia causes hair thinning due to increased androgen activity, treatable with minoxidil and finasteride.
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research Unusual Forms of Alopecia Areata in a Trichology Unit
Less than a quarter of alopecia areata cases were unusual forms or had paradoxical regrowth.
research Clinical Evolution of Alopecia Areata with a Male Androgenetic Alopecia Pattern to Sisaipho
research Investigating Alopecia Areata and Its Connection to the High-Mobility Group Box 1: Review Article
Alopecia areata causes patchy hair loss and involves immune system disruptions.
research Ophiasis Alopecia Areata Treated with Microneedling
Microneedling with triamcinolone helps hair regrowth in ophiasis alopecia areata.
research Sisaipho Alopecia Areata Treated With Tofacitinib and Oral Minoxidil
Tofacitinib and oral minoxidil may help treat Sisaipho alopecia areata.
research Alopecia Areata: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Recommendations of the Polish Society of Dermatology. Part 2: Treatment
The Polish Society of Dermatology recommends treatments for alopecia areata that vary by severity, including topical and systemic medications, with long-term maintenance important for management.
research Alopecia Areata: An Update
The document concludes that alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease without a definitive cure, but treatments like corticosteroids are commonly used.
research Alopecia Areata: Current Understanding and Management
Alopecia areata is a chronic condition causing hair loss, with new treatments targeting the immune system showing promise.
research It's Not All Traction: The Pseudo 'Fringe Sign' in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
The pseudo 'fringe sign' can also appear in frontal fibrosing alopecia, not just in traction alopecia, showing that this condition may be more common than thought.
research Generalized Pruritus in Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis: Implications of Histamine Release by Lysophosphatidic Acid
A certain medication improved severe itching in a boy with liver and bowel disease by reducing histamine levels, suggesting a new treatment target.
research Sisaipho Revisited: Inverse Ophiasis or More Than That?
Alopecia areata can look like male or female pattern hair loss, needing a new subtype for better diagnosis and treatment.
research An Unusual Pattern of Alopecia Areata
A man had an unusual type of hair loss that didn't match known patterns and didn't improve with treatment.
research Sisaipho: A New Form of Presentation of Alopecia Areata
Researchers identified a new hair loss pattern called "sisaipho type," where hair is lost across the scalp except around the edges.
research Trichoscopy Pattern and Evaluation of Serum Vitamin D Status in Alopecia Areata
Low vitamin D levels are linked to severe and active alopecia areata.
research Trichoscopy Patterns in Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Yellow dots and short vellus hairs are the most common signs of Alopecia Areata (AA), and trichoscopy can help diagnose AA and track treatment progress.
research Assessing a Measure for Quality of Life in Patients with Severe Alopecia Areata: A Multicentric Italian Study
Alopecia Areata severely impacts mental health, causing anxiety and depression, affecting quality of life.
research How Our Microbiome Influences the Pathogenesis of Alopecia Areata
Our microbiome may affect the development of the hair loss condition Alopecia Areata, but more research is needed to understand this relationship.
research C-Reactive Protein as a Novel Biomarker for Vitamin D Deficiency in Alopecia Areata
High CRP levels could indicate vitamin D deficiency in people with alopecia areata.
research Clinical and Dermoscopic Patterns of Childhood Alopecia Areata in a Tertiary Care Centre in North India
No link between scalp patterns and alopecia severity in children, but more severe cases often had nail abnormalities.
research Alopecia Areata: Genetic and Immunological Insights
Understanding the immune-related causes of Alopecia Areata has led to potential treatments like JAK inhibitors.
research Immunotherapy for Resistant and Severe Alopecia Areata in a University Hospital Setting in Northern Mexico
Immunotherapy can help treat severe alopecia areata.
research Trichoscopic Findings in Alopecia Areata and Their Relation to Disease Activity, Severity, and Clinical Subtype in Turkish Patients
Certain scalp patterns can indicate the severity and activity of hair loss in Turkish alopecia patients.
research Concentric or Targetoid Regrowth in Alopecia Areata
The document concludes that a unique target-like hair regrowth pattern in alopecia areata may be more common than thought and should be properly identified.
research Recent Advances in the Pathogenesis of Autoimmune Hair Loss Disease Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata is caused by immune system attacks on hair follicles, often triggered by viral infections.
research Alopecia Areata: A Review on Diagnosis, Immunological Etiopathogenesis, and Treatment Options
The document concludes that while there are various treatments for Alopecia Areata, there is no cure, and individualized treatment plans are essential due to varying effectiveness.
research The Role of Serum Th1, Th2, and Th17 Cytokines in Patients with Alopecia Areata: Clinical Implications
Alopecia areata severity and treatment response are linked to specific cytokine levels.
research Azathioprine for the Treatment of Extensive Forms of Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review
Azathioprine may help treat severe alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
research Alopecia Areata: Burden of Disease, Approach to Treatment, and Current Unmet Needs
Current treatments for Alopecia Areata have mixed success, and there's a need for better, more accessible options and support for affected individuals.
research Diagnosis of Alopecia Areata in Children: Case Series
Accurate diagnosis and understanding of alopecia areata in children are crucial for proper treatment.