research Guidelines for the Management of Alopecia Areata
The 2003 guidelines suggest that while some treatments can regrow hair in alopecia areata, none alter the disease's progression, and wigs may be the best option for extensive hair loss.
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270-300 / 1000+ results research Alopecia Areata in Aging C3H/HeJ Mice
Alopecia areata in these mice is inherited, more common in young females, and can be treated with triamcinolone acetonide.
research Alopecia Areata Profiling Shows TH1, TH2, and IL-23 Cytokine Activation Without Parallel TH17/TH22 Skewing
Alopecia areata involves immune activation in the scalp, suggesting treatments targeting TH1, TH2, and IL-23 pathways.
research Rickets With Alopecia: An Inborn Error of Vitamin D Metabolism
Two sisters with rickets and hair loss had a genetic issue with vitamin D processing, and only improved when given phosphorus supplements.
research Interventions for Alopecia Areata
Current treatments for alopecia show no significant long-term benefits.
research Decreased Serum Ferritin Is Associated With Alopecia in Women
Low iron levels may be linked to some types of hair loss in women.
research The Autoimmune Basis of Alopecia Areata: A Comprehensive Review
Alopecia areata is caused by the immune system attacking hair follicles.
research Rapid Skin Repigmentation on Oral Ruxolitinib in a Patient with Coexistent Vitiligo and Alopecia Areata
A man with vitiligo and alopecia saw quick skin and hair improvement with ruxolitinib, but skin color gains were lost after stopping treatment.
research Alopecia Areata: Overview and Treatment Options
Alopecia areata causes hair loss, has no cure, and various treatments exist.
research The Role of Scalp Dermoscopy in the Diagnosis of Alopecia Areata Incognita
Scalp dermoscopy is good for diagnosing a type of hair loss and helps choose the best spots for biopsy.
research Two Phase 3 Trials of Baricitinib for Alopecia Areata
Baricitinib was effective in treating alopecia areata in two major trials.
research Alopecia Areata: A Multifactorial Autoimmune Condition
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease causing patchy hair loss, often with other autoimmune disorders, but its exact causes are unknown.
research Clobetasol Propionate 0.05% Under Occlusion in the Treatment of Alopecia Totalis/Universalis
Clobetasol propionate ointment can help some people with total hair loss regrow hair.
research Epidemiology and Burden of Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review
Alopecia areata is a common autoimmune disease affecting about 2% of people, causing significant disability and often associated with mental health issues and other autoimmune conditions.
research Genomewide Scan for Linkage Reveals Evidence of Several Susceptibility Loci for Alopecia Areata
Certain genes on chromosomes 6, 10, 16, and 18 may increase the risk of alopecia areata.
research Tofacitinib for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata and Variants in Adolescents
Tofacitinib helped regrow hair in most adolescents with alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
research Hair Follicle Immune Privilege and Its Collapse in Alopecia Areata
Hair follicles are normally protected from the immune system, but when this protection fails, it can cause hair loss in alopecia areata.
research Efficacy of Topical Sensitizers in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Topical sensitizers have mixed success in treating alopecia areata.
research A Phase I Study of Topical Tempol for the Prevention of Alopecia Induced by Whole Brain Radiotherapy
Tempol is safe and may prevent hair loss from brain radiotherapy.
research Experimental Induction of Alopecia Areata-Like Hair Loss in C3H/HeJ Mice Using Full-Thickness Skin Grafts
Skin grafts on mice can cause an immune response leading to hair loss, useful for studying human hair loss conditions.
research JAK Inhibitors for Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
JAK inhibitors are effective for treating alopecia areata, with most patients seeing hair growth after treatment.
research An Open-Label Pilot Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Tofacitinib in Moderate to Severe Patch-Type Alopecia Areata, Totalis, and Universalis
Tofacitinib may help treat severe hair loss, but more research is needed.
research Alopecia Areata and Health-Related Quality of Life: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Alopecia areata significantly lowers the quality of life, especially in emotional and mental health aspects.
research Histopathology of Non-Scarring Alopecia
The document describes how to tell different types of non-scarring hair loss apart by looking at hair and scalp tissue under a microscope.
research Alopecia Areata: Pathogenesis And Treatment
No single treatment is consistently effective for alopecia areata, and more research is needed.
research Thallium Poisoning: Diagnosis May Be Elusive But Alopecia Is The Clue
Alopecia is a key indicator of thallium poisoning.
research Pulsed Administration of Corticosteroids in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
A 300 mg monthly pulse of prednisolone effectively and safely treats widespread alopecia areata.
research Efficacy And Safety Of A New Clobetasol Propionate 0.05% Foam In Alopecia Areata: A Randomized, Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial
The new clobetasol propionate foam is effective and safe for treating alopecia areata.
research 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D Resistance, Rickets, and Alopecia
A genetic defect in vitamin D receptors causes severe rickets and hair loss in children, but some heal as they age.
research Overview of Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata is a genetic and immune-related hair loss condition that is often associated with other autoimmune diseases and does not typically cause permanent damage to hair follicles.