Alopecia Areata has no cure, treatments are limited, and the condition often recurs, but new therapies like JAK inhibitors show promise.
February 2021 in “Journal of pharmaceutical and biological sciences” No cure exists for alopecia areata, and treatments are personalized.
Injecting patients' own PRP into their thyroid improved thyroid function and symptoms in most hypothyroidism cases.
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.
December 2020 in “مجله كليه طب الكندي” Alopecia, or hair loss, can be caused by genetics, illness, or certain drugs, and can be treated with synthetic or natural medications.
December 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Stress can cause a type of hair loss in mice lacking the CCHCR1 gene.
May 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” BIVV009 is a safe treatment for bullous pemphigoid that reduces C3 deposition without harmful side effects.
April 2020 in “El-Minia Medical Bulletin” Microneedling is an effective treatment for hair regrowth in Alopecia Areata.
March 2020 in “Clinical research in dermatology” Two unusual cases showed that Lichen Planopilaris can look like other skin conditions and need early treatment to protect hair.
March 2020 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Combining nonablative fractional laser with minoxidil was effective for alopecia areata with only one patient relapsing after a year.
January 2020 in “Archives of Medicine and Health Sciences” Certain immune molecules and stress affect hair loss, and while genes play a role, more research is needed to fully understand and treat it.
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.
December 2019 in “Global pharmaceutical sciences review” New treatments for alopecia are being explored due to the limitations of current options.
August 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Depression and hair loss may influence each other.
August 2019 in “Archivos de medicina” Many students at the University of Manizales experience hair loss, needing urgent help.
August 2019 in “Blucher Medical Proceedings” Lupus Panniculitis can be an early sign of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.
July 2019 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” Oral cyclosporine works better than betamethasone minipulse therapy for treating Alopecia Areata.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” HDAC inhibitors, like Vorinostat and Entinostat, can help regrow hair in alopecia areata.
February 2019 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” Psychological stress is a major factor in the onset and severity of alopecia areata, with atopic individuals being more prone to develop it.
December 2018 in “International journal of women’s dermatology” Differences in skin and gut bacteria may contribute to alopecia areata.
September 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Anterolateral leg alopecia is a benign, nonprogressive hair loss condition on the lower legs that is not well understood and may resolve on its own.
August 2018 in “Ayurline: IJ-RIM” Diet and lifestyle changes can help manage hair loss in alopecia.
Early diagnosis and treatment of frontal fibrosing alopecia are crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” The most common cause of hair loss in children is tinea capitis, followed by alopecia areata and telogen effluvium.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a type of hair loss affecting mostly older women, with no agreed best treatment.
An 11-year-old female Pinscher with Pemphigus Foliaceus was successfully diagnosed and treated.
June 2018 in “Journal of Clinical Periodontology” A patient with "strawberry gingivitis" improved after correct treatment for Granulomatosis with polyangiitis, highlighting the need for early diagnosis.
April 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A gene variant causes patched hair loss in mice, similar to alopecia areata in humans.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mitochondrial dysfunction may contribute to chronic inflammation and immune system issues in Lichen planopilaris.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Alopecia totalis/universalis is a severe form of hair loss where all body hair is lost.