10 citations,
January 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Alopecia areata greatly affects people's life quality, mental health, and work life.
5 citations,
September 2022 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” Gut bacteria differences may help diagnose and treat Alopecia areata.
5 citations,
July 2020 in “Curēus” Beard hair loss can signal early diabetes and thyroid issues, treatable with specific cream.
2 citations,
February 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” People with autism are more likely to develop alopecia areata than those without autism.
1 citations,
June 2023 in “JAAD case reports” Nivolumab treatment led to hair regrowth in a man with metastatic melanoma and alopecia areata.
1 citations,
December 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” New treatments and strategies are needed for Alopecia Areata, focusing on immune response and better trial designs.
1 citations,
October 2013 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Diagnosing alopecia areata is challenging and requires careful examination and various tests to distinguish it from other hair loss types.
Accurate diagnosis of hair loss types is crucial for effective treatment.
September 2023 in “Drugs in context” Baricitinib is a promising treatment for alopecia areata.
January 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Some children may develop hair loss after having COVID-19.
December 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Stress can cause a type of hair loss in mice lacking the CCHCR1 gene.
August 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Depression and hair loss may influence each other.
21 citations,
December 2014 in “Clinics in dermatology” Squaric acid dibutylester effectively treats alopecia areata.
19 citations,
March 1997 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Alopecia areata involves specific T-cells, unlike androgenetic alopecia.
11 citations,
July 2008 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Greying hairs may be protected from alopecia areata.
5 citations,
January 2015 in “Saudi journal for health sciences” Alopecia areata in Taif is common, mainly immune-related, and best treated with topical corticosteroids and vitamins.
4 citations,
May 2019 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hair loss treatment caused more hair loss in a man.
3 citations,
January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair color is not a risk factor for developing alopecia areata.
2 citations,
August 2022 in “JAAD case reports” COVID-19 vaccines may rarely worsen hair loss in people with severe alopecia, but the benefits of vaccination still outweigh this risk.
1 citations,
July 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” A woman on immunosuppressants developed two rare scalp conditions, which improved with specific treatments.
December 2019 in “Pediatria i Medycyna Rodzinna” Alopecia areata is a hair loss condition that may be linked to stress and genetics, often requires psychological support, and has no set treatment.
105 citations,
March 2014 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Alopecia areata patients often have low vitamin D levels, suggesting they might benefit from vitamin D supplements.
100 citations,
July 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with alopecia areata often have other health issues like skin diseases, metabolic syndrome, stomach infections, lupus, anemia, thyroid problems, mental health issues, vitamin D deficiency, and hearing and eye problems.
89 citations,
October 1996 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Alopecia areata is likely caused by a combination of genetic factors and immune system dysfunction, and may represent different diseases with various causes.
69 citations,
December 2006 in “Archives of dermatology” Adalimumab may cause severe hair loss in some patients.
69 citations,
July 2002 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Alopecia areata is influenced by genetics and immune system factors, and better understanding could improve treatments.
63 citations,
July 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” JAK inhibitors can effectively reverse hair loss in people with alopecia areata.
63 citations,
May 2017 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” People with alopecia areata often have lower levels of vitamin D, zinc, and folate, but more research is needed to understand if supplements can help treat it.
56 citations,
January 2021 in “Clinical and Experimental Medicine” The document concludes that while there are various treatments for Alopecia Areata, there is no cure, and individualized treatment plans are essential due to varying effectiveness.
56 citations,
January 2019 in “Lancet” JAK inhibitors help regrow hair in alopecia areata patients, improving their quality of life.