research Patients' Experiences of Primary Healthcare and Dermatology Provision for Alopecia
Alopecia patients in the UK want more empathy and better care from healthcare providers, including more GP training on alopecia and improved care pathways.
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research Establishing and Prioritizing Research Questions for the Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Hair Loss (Excluding Alopecia Areata): The Hair Loss Priority Setting Partnership
The study identified the top 10 most important areas for future hair loss research.
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 British Association of Dermatologists’ Guidelines for the Management of Alopecia Areata 2012
Guidelines suggest various treatments for alopecia areata, but leaving it untreated is also an option as 80% cases may recover on their own.
research A Mixed Methods Survey of Social Anxiety, Anxiety, Depression, and Wig Use in Alopecia
Many people with alopecia experience high levels of social anxiety, anxiety, and depression, and while wigs can boost confidence, they may also cause anxiety.
research Patient-Reported Burden of Severe Alopecia Areata: First Results from the Multinational Alopecia Areata Unmet Need Survey
Severe alopecia areata greatly impacts quality of life, mental health, and daily activities.
research Alopecia Areata Is Characterized by Dysregulation in Systemic Type 17 and Type 2 Cytokines, Which May Contribute to Disease-Associated Psychological Morbidity
Alopecia areata involves immune system imbalances that may lead to depression and anxiety.
research Management of Autoimmune-Associated Alopecia Areata
Treatments for autoimmune hair loss have limited success and often relapse, and emotional support is crucial for those affected.
research Treatments for Alopecia Areata: A Network Meta-Analysis
The analysis aims to identify the most effective and safest treatments for alopecia areata.
research Review of the Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Alopecia
PRP therapy might help increase hair growth for nonscarring alopecia, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
research Management of Autoimmune-Associated Alopecia Areata
Treatments for autoimmune hair loss have limited success and patients need emotional support and self-acceptance.
research Autoantigen Discovery in the Hair Loss Disorder, Alopecia Areata: Implications of Post-Translational Modifications
New protein changes may be involved in the immune attack on hair follicles in alopecia areata.
research Hair Loss in Hospital Medicine: A Practical Guide
The guide helps clinicians diagnose and manage hair loss, detailing examination techniques and treatments for different types of alopecia.
research Establishing The Financial Burden Of Alopecia Areata And Its Predictors
Alopecia areata costs individuals about 3% of their income, with women, Asians, those with lower income, and more severe symptoms spending more.
research Development of Emulgel Technology with Saw Palmetto Extracts and Japanese Sophora Tincture for Androgenetic Alopecia Treatment
The emulgel with Saw Palmetto and Sophora Japonica shows promise for treating hair loss.
research A Hair-Raising History of Alopecia Areata
The document concludes that understanding and treatments for alopecia areata have significantly advanced, now recognizing it as an autoimmune disorder.
research The Psychosocial Impact of Alopecia in Men: A Mixed-Methods Survey Study
Men with alopecia often feel less confident and have lower wellbeing, needing more support.
research Discovery of Autoantigens in the Hair Loss Disorder Alopecia Areata: Implications of Posttranslational Modifications
Scientists are still unsure what triggers the immune system to attack hair follicles in Alopecia areata.
research Alopecia Areata in Latin America: Where Are We and Where Are We Going?
Alopecia areata needs more recognition and better treatment access in Latin America to improve patient care and outcomes.
research Hair Loss Effects and Surgical/Drug Treatments for Alopecias
Hair loss can cause emotional and social issues, and various treatments, including medication, surgery, and psychological support, are needed.
research Hair Loss: A Clinical Update
The article concludes that a thorough diagnosis and treatment plan, including medications, non-invasive methods, or surgery, is important for managing hair loss, with a combination of minoxidil and finasteride being particularly effective.
research Hair Disorders
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial for treating various hair disorders, which have significant psychological impacts.
research Proceedings of the Ninth World Congress for Hair Research 2015
The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.
research Management of Female-Pattern Hair Loss
Minoxidil and spironolactone slow hair loss in women.
research Sociological Research of the Men’s Androgenic Alopecia Problem
Men with hair loss feel it affects their emotions and life quality, and want more effective treatments.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Reflections and Hypotheses on Etiology and Pathogenesis
FFA's causes may include environmental triggers and genetic factors.
research Alopecia Areata Incognita in Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome
The report suggests that hair loss in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome may be caused by alopecia areata incognita, as shown by a patient's improvement with treatment.
research Decreased Serum Ferritin and Alopecia in Women
Low serum ferritin levels are linked to hair loss in women.
research Multiple Sclerosis and Alopecia Areata: Drug-Induced Alopecia Areata or Coexisting Autoimmune Phenomena?
Some multiple sclerosis treatments may trigger hair loss conditions like alopecia areata.
research A Clinician's Approach to Canine Alopecia
The guide explains how to diagnose and treat hair loss in dogs, covering causes and treatments, with some conditions lacking treatment options.