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January 2022 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study found that treatment modalities and patch size influence hair regrowth patterns in alopecia areata patches.
This study observed that patients with new-onset mild alopecia areata had significantly higher levels of oxidative stress markers compared to healthy controls, suggesting their antioxidant defenses may be insufficient to balance the elevated oxidant levels.
October 2019 in “International Journal of AYUSH Case Reports” This case study reported that a 29-year-old male patient with alopecia areata patchy experienced hair regrowth and relief from scalp itching and dandruff after using medicinal leech therapy and specific internal medicines for three months.
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November 2022 in “Journal of pharmaceutical negative results” This article reviews treatments for alopecia areata, including corticosteroids and other immunomodulators, and reports no new experimental findings.
January 2019 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” In this study, researchers evaluated trichoscopic features in 500 Egyptian patients with patchy hair loss and found specific patterns, such as perifollicular scale with 90% sensitivity and 99.5% specificity, which effectively aid in diagnosing primary cicatricial alopecias.
35 citations
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January 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Avoiding certain allergens in personal care products may improve symptoms for some patients with lichen planopilaris or frontal fibrosing alopecia.
24 citations
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July 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Contact allergies might contribute to frontal fibrosing alopecia.
2 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study in Mexican patients with alopecia areata found that body hair involvement was linked to disease progression, while treatment adherence was associated with both remission and progression.
September 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study found that both red and green LED therapies combined with a microneedling patch significantly improved hair density and diameter in androgenetic alopecia patients over 24 weeks, with no serious side effects and similar efficacy between the two light wavelengths.
June 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This abstract provides information on potential conflicts of interest and acknowledges sources of support for the findings, but does not report specific study results.
13 citations
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November 2012 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that topical clobetasol propionate cream provided a modest improvement in hair regrowth for alopecia areata patients, though those with atopy had higher relapse rates after treatment completion.
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July 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This study found that intralesional minoxidil alone has limited efficacy for non-severe patchy alopecia areata, though it may accelerate hair regrowth compared to spontaneous recovery.
June 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” July 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” This case study reported complete hair regrowth in a 29-year-old female with alopecia areata after individualized homeopathic treatment, which included Pulsatilla, Fluoric Acid, and Syphilinum, following unsuccessful allopathic and Ayurvedic therapies.
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November 2020 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study found that intralesional triamcinolone acetonide at both 5 mg/mL and 10 mg/mL concentrations had similar effectiveness and safety for treating patchy alopecia areata on the scalp, with no significant difference in response rates or side effects between the two dosage groups.
February 2024 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” This study concluded that topical betamethasone valerate lotion is more effective than topical 15% lactic acid solution for managing multiple patchy alopecia areata over a 12-week treatment period.
January 2024 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” This study concluded that topical betamethasone valerate lotion is more effective than 15% lactic acid solution for managing multiple patchy alopecia areata over a 12-week period in a sample of 50 patients.
December 2019 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” In this randomized study, 72% of patients treated with 0.05% betamethasone dipropionate showed significant improvement in limited patchy alopecia areata compared to 36% of those using 0.05% tretinoin, suggesting BMD is more effective but further research on tretinoin is needed.
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February 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that tofacitinib led to ≥50% hair regrowth in eight out of twelve patients with moderate to severe alopecia areata, suggesting a potential benefit for using JAK inhibitors in treating this condition.
14 citations
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June 2021 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” In this study, researchers evaluated the use of adipocyte-derived stem cell conditioned media combined with fractional laser or microneedling for treating refractory alopecia areata, finding that 64.3% of patients had significant hair regrowth, suggesting this combination may be an effective and safe treatment option.
August 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that platelet-rich plasma showed similar efficacy to intralesional triamcinolone acetonide for treating mild patch-type alopecia areata, offering a potential alternative with fewer steroid-related side effects.
30 citations
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January 2015 in “Dermatology” This study found that 308-nm excimer laser therapy improved hair diameter in alopecia areata patients, as shown by photographic assessments and a side-by-side comparison with control patches.
February 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that combining cryotherapy with triamcinolone injections is equally effective as triamcinolone alone for treating patchy alopecia areata on the scalp and face, with no significant difference in outcomes between the two methods.
July 2018 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” In this study, platelet-rich plasma treatment showed minimal effectiveness for Alopecia Areata but was more effective than no treatment, with a 20% improvement observed compared to 3.3% in the control group.
June 2026 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation” 4 citations
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December 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research”
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November 2011 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study observed that in pemphigus vulgaris patients, hair loss and alopecic patches may result from anti-desmoglein autoantibody-mediated acantholysis and inflammatory changes, leading to non-scarring alopecia with potential for regrowth after treatment.
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January 2013 in “Annals of Dermatology” Topical minoxidil successfully treated temporal triangular alopecia.
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January 2016 in “Case reports in dermatological medicine” This case report describes a novel dermoscopic finding of blue-grey dots in a target pattern around yellow dots and follicles in radiation-induced alopecia following cerebral angiography with fluoroscopy.
February 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This case report describes a 7-year-old girl who developed radiation-induced alopecia after a neurointerventional procedure, with dermoscopy revealing specific hair and scalp patterns that helped diagnose this rare complication. The findings highlight the importance of dermoscopy in distinguishing RIA from other alopecic disorders in children.