191 citations
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September 2018 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Alopecia areata is likely an autoimmune disease with unclear triggers, involving various immune cells and molecules, and currently has no cure.
34 citations
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December 2017 in “Archivos Argentinos De Pediatria” Alopecia Areata is a complex, unpredictable autoimmune hair loss condition with limited treatment options and a significant psychological impact.
7 citations
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November 2000 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Most hair loss in children is caused by a few common conditions and is easy to diagnose, but rare types require careful evaluation.
June 2019 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Alopecia in patients with epidermolysis bullosa varies in severity and is often caused by skin blistering or trauma.
148 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of autoimmunity” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease causing patchy hair loss, often with other autoimmune disorders, but its exact causes are unknown.
5 citations
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February 2011 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery” We need better treatments for hair loss, and while test-tube methods are helpful, they can't fully replace animal tests for evaluating new hair growth treatments.
4 citations
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October 2022 in “Genes” Our microbiome may affect the development of the hair loss condition Alopecia Areata, but more research is needed to understand this relationship.
4 citations
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April 2016 in “American Journal of Primatology” Where a rhesus macaque used to live can affect its chances of getting alopecia later in life, and females are more likely to be affected than males.
179 citations
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September 1998 in “BMJ” Hair loss in men is common, treatable, but not curable.
23 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia's cause is unclear, affects mainly postmenopausal women, and current treatments focus on stopping hair loss rather than regrowth.
1 citations
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March 2021 in “Skin health and disease” Better hair loss models needed for research.
July 2022 in “Revista Científica de Estética e Cosmetologia” Many treatments for hair loss from androgenetic alopecia are giving people satisfying results.
61 citations
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January 2019 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” The cause of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is unclear, diagnosis involves clinical evaluation and various treatments exist, but their effectiveness is uncertain.
Eating a lot of soy might lower the chance of early hair loss in men likely to get it.
163 citations
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November 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Low iron levels may be linked to some types of hair loss in women.
4 citations
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October 2018 Hair loss in children is often caused by scalp infections, immune disorders, hair pulling, stress, and requires careful treatment due to emotional effects.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Understanding the immune-related causes of Alopecia Areata has led to potential treatments like JAK inhibitors.
54 citations
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October 2019 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Tofacitinib is somewhat effective for alopecia areata, but more research is needed on its safety and long-term effects.
43 citations
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May 2011 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Recognizing the different stages of alopecia areata is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
18 citations
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October 2017 in “PLOS ONE” The study concluded that similar pathways regulate hair growth in dogs and mice, and these pathways are disrupted in dogs with Alopecia X, affecting stem cells and hormone metabolism.
13 citations
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January 2011 in “Lung India” Stopping isoniazid can reverse hair loss caused by the drug.
12 citations
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June 2016 in “BBA clinical” Increased Toll-like receptors in blood cells may contribute to alopecia areata and could be a target for new treatments.
5 citations
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April 2022 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Chinese herbal medicine can help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and preventing cell death, maintaining a balance between hair growth and loss.
Sinsun-yukza-hwan extract promotes hair growth in mice.
39 citations
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October 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Melatonin solution helps treat hair loss in men and women.
7 citations
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September 2017 in “Scientific Reports” Mice with too much sPLA₂-IIA have hair loss and poor wound healing due to abnormal hair growth and stem cell depletion.
4 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Thread monofilament and minoxidil together increase hair growth in female androgenetic alopecia.
675 nm laser therapy effectively improves hair growth in Indian patients with androgenetic alopecia.
January 2007 in “Revista del Centro Dermatológico Pascua” Hair loss in women, often not related to male hormones, increases with age and can cause significant emotional distress.
October 2000 in “Annals of Dermatology” Finasteride effectively treats hair loss in men with minimal side effects.