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The document suggests using standardized methods to track and measure hair loss in alopecia areata, including patient self-assessment and a 50% improvement in specific scores as a treatment goal.

Severe vertex pattern hair loss may indicate a higher risk for artery plaque buildup.

People with Major Depressive Disorder have a higher chance of getting Alopecia Areata, and vice versa; antidepressants may lower this risk.

Female hair loss linked to metabolic syndrome, not in males.

Treat genetic hair loss early with FDA-approved medications and consider hair transplantation.

The document suggests that the traditional understanding of hair growth cycles and alopecia may be inaccurate and that blood supply plays a significant role in hair growth and loss.

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

Some treatments work for common baldness, but there's less evidence for other hair loss types, and more research is needed.

Familial frontal fibrosing alopecia affects premenopausal women too, and early diagnosis is important, but no proven medication exists yet.

Lack of small, fine hair on the front hairline is a key sign of frontal fibrosing alopecia.

Low vitamin D might be linked to certain types of hair loss, and supplements could help, but more research is needed.

Using minoxidil on balding men's scalps can increase hair growth, according to a 12-month study.

Gonadal hormones significantly affect the severity of alopecia areata in mice.

A woman's hair loss was initially mistaken for a common hair loss condition but was later found to be caused by breast cancer cells in her scalp.

Older age at onset of alopecia areata leads to less severe and shorter episodes, with most patients experiencing significant hair regrowth.

People with alopecia areata often have lower vitamin D levels, which are linked to more severe and longer-lasting hair loss, but vitamin D receptor levels in the skin don't show the same pattern and don't predict treatment success.

Use 5% minoxidil or oral finasteride for mild-to-moderate hair loss, combine with hair transplant for severe cases.

Most hair loss in captive rhesus macaques is likely due to environmental and behavioral factors.

Topical anthralin helped regrow hair in mice with a condition similar to human alopecia.

A new hair loss treatment uses tiny needles to deliver a drug-loaded lipid carrier, promoting hair growth more effectively than current treatments.

Genetic marker rs12558842 strongly linked to male hair loss.

At least 87% of Indian men experience hair loss, with type II being most common and severity increasing with age.

Hair loss in cancer patients can be related to the cancer itself, treatment, or other conditions, and understanding it is important for diagnosis and patient care.

Baricitinib for severe alopecia areata is generally safe, with common side effects like infections and acne, and low rates of serious complications.

Researchers created a mouse model of a type of rickets that does not cause hair loss.

SSRIs can cause hair loss, especially sertraline, with higher risk in women.

The document concludes that ongoing research using animal models is crucial for better understanding and treating Alopecia Areata.

Vertical sections are better than horizontal sections for diagnosing alopecia.

Both androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata negatively impact quality of life, with no significant difference between them.

Certain herbal combinations in traditional Chinese medicine might be effective for treating hair loss, focusing on liver or stomach health.