August 2024 in “Indian Journal of Skin Allergy” Stem-cell therapy shows promise for skin conditions but needs more research.
18 citations,
March 2006 in “Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics” The document concludes that managing side effects of MS therapies is crucial for treatment success and patient adherence.
10 citations,
March 2014 in “Scandinavian journal of clinical and laboratory investigation” Malondialdehyde-modified DNA may trigger an immune response in alopecia areata patients.
58 citations,
April 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Graft-versus-host disease is a complication where donor immune cells attack the recipient's body, often affecting the skin, liver, and gastrointestinal tract.
8 citations,
January 2008 in “European Journal of Pediatrics” Children with autoimmune gastritis showed improved intestinal health over time and should be checked for other autoimmune conditions.
Alopecia areata often starts around age 23, can be permanent in 30% of cases, and treatments are usually temporary.
26 citations,
June 2012 in “The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India” Most skin changes during pregnancy are harmless and temporary, but some can risk the fetus and need careful treatment.
13 citations,
January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” Alopecia areata and vitiligo can coexist, respond well to treatment, and may have a better prognosis together.
11 citations,
May 2022 in “Journal of immunology research” Breast implants are linked to autoimmune symptoms, with over half of patients feeling better after removal, but the exact cause is unclear and may involve bacterial biofilm.
October 2023 in “The Cochrane library” The medicine baricitinib was found to notably improve hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but more research is needed on its side effects and other treatments.
222 citations,
September 2016 in “JCI insight” Tofacitinib is safe and effective for severe alopecia areata, but hair loss may return 2 months after stopping treatment.
1 citations,
October 2018 in “InTech eBooks” Only minoxidil and finasteride are FDA-approved for hair loss, with other treatments available but less effective or with side effects.
18 citations,
January 2014 in “Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” Personalized treatment plans are important for people with alopecia areata.
32 citations,
December 2018 in “Cytokine” Type I interferons play a key role in the development of various skin diseases.
6 citations,
September 2022 in “Vaccines” Some people developed alopecia areata after COVID-19 vaccination, but it's not caused by the vaccine and most improved with treatment.
13 citations,
December 2008 in “Veterinary dermatology” A rabbit with sebaceous adenitis was effectively treated with ciclosporin and medium-chain triglycerides.
March 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” A girl with severe hair loss saw hair regrowth after using cannabis.
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.
4 citations,
June 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Some skin diseases may indicate a higher risk of metabolic syndrome and related health issues.
26 citations,
July 2011 in “PubMed” Treating H. pylori infection might help cure alopecia areata.
2 citations,
December 2023 in “Journal of clinical immunology” Ruxolitinib significantly improves multiple autoimmune conditions in APS-1 patients.
3 citations,
November 2020 in “Curēus” A child's hair loss from alopecia areata was fully reversed in five months using diet and supplements.
11 citations,
August 2012 in “BMJ case reports” Ban Tu Wan, a Chinese herbal supplement, can cause severe liver damage.
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.
5 citations,
February 2015 in “Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism Case Reports” Insulin therapy helped a man with autoimmune issues regrow his hair.
15 citations,
July 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document concludes that immune system abnormalities cause alopecia areata, but the exact process is still not completely understood.
May 2024 in “Archives of dermatological research” Enz_MoriL from mulberry leaves helps hair growth by affecting specific cell pathways.
151 citations,
June 2010 in “Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North America” Two rare genetic diseases cause severe rickets in children due to defects in vitamin D metabolism.
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” Alopecia Areata is an unpredictable autoimmune hair loss condition with limited and variable treatment effectiveness.
44 citations,
April 2012 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Scarring alopecias are complex hair loss disorders that require early treatment to prevent permanent hair loss.