5 citations,
January 1999 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A young girl had both alopecia areata and immune thrombocytopenic purpura at the same time, suggesting a possible link between the two.
3 citations,
June 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” A new drug, abrocitinib, helped a child with severe hair loss regrow hair.
3 citations,
April 2022 in “Biomolecules” Higher miR-34a levels and the A variant of the MIR-34A gene are linked to increased risk and severity of alopecia areata.
1 citations,
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Targeting specific T cells may help treat alopecia areata.
March 2024 in “Dermatology and therapy” AA patients with comorbid conditions face more severe hair loss and need specific treatments.
February 2024 in “The Open dermatology journal” Alopecia Areata affects people of all ages worldwide, is likely caused by genetic and environmental factors, and can lead to stress and depression, highlighting the need for treatments that address both physical and mental health.
January 2023 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” People with alopecia areata have different blood markers that suggest inflammation and immune system issues compared to healthy individuals.
Alopecia Areata has no cure, treatments are limited, and the condition often recurs, but new therapies like JAK inhibitors show promise.
January 2021 in “International journal of medical science and health research” A patient with sickle cell trait and low vitamin D might have lupus, a rare combination that needs more attention.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Alopecia totalis/universalis is a severe form of hair loss where all body hair is lost.
Some vaccines, like the hepatitis B vaccine, might be linked to the hair loss condition Alopecia Areata, but more research is needed.
November 2014 in “Prescriber” The 16-year-old girl with hair loss was successfully treated for alopecia areata, leading to significant hair regrowth.
May 2003 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair loss can be treated with medications like minoxidil and finasteride or surgery, but treatment effectiveness varies by alopecia type and accurate diagnosis is important.
7 citations,
May 1978 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Recent hair loss research shows some progress, especially in understanding male pattern baldness, but effective treatments for many types of hair loss are still lacking.
1 citations,
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman's hair grew back after stopping acitretin for psoriasis and getting steroid treatment, and low vitamin D might be linked to alopecia severity.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Machine learning can predict how well patients with alopecia areata will respond to certain treatments.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Discoid Lupus Erythematosus often causes scarring hair loss, is influenced by genetics and environment, and requires early treatment to prevent worsening.
134 citations,
July 2020 in “Experimental dermatology” Hair follicles are normally protected from the immune system, but when this protection fails, it can cause hair loss in alopecia areata.
11 citations,
June 2022 in “Frontiers in immunology” New protein changes may be involved in the immune attack on hair follicles in alopecia areata.
3 citations,
January 2016 in “Journal of Clinical & Cellular Immunology” Targeting CXCL10 may help treat alopecia areata.
2 citations,
January 2014 in “The Korean journal of medicine” The 2012 SLICC criteria provide an updated method for classifying Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.
1 citations,
March 2019 in “Konuralp tıp dergisi” MS patients often have skin issues, so regular skin checks are important.
75 citations,
June 2005 in “Archives of Dermatology” Etanercept may not prevent alopecia areata from coming back.
11 citations,
April 2015 in “EBioMedicine” JAK inhibitors may help treat Alopecia Areata but need careful monitoring due to side effects.
9 citations,
January 2015 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Alopecia areata in elderly people is usually mild and responds well to treatment.
6 citations,
November 2022 in “Journal of autoimmunity” JAK inhibitors like tofacitinib may effectively treat Alopecia Areata.
5 citations,
June 2022 in “Frontiers in immunology” Increasing Treg cells in the skin does not cure hair loss from alopecia areata in mice.
5 citations,
October 2013 in “Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice” Some horses lose hair without inflammation or itching due to various conditions, and while mainly a cosmetic issue, diagnosis requires examination and biopsies, and breeding is not advised if it's hereditary.
1 citations,
January 2020 in “Turk Dermatoloji Dergisi” A woman developed a skin condition called Pemphigus Vulgaris after a treatment to help with hair loss.
1 citations,
March 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Certain genes are linked to the risk of developing Alopecia Areata.