71 citations
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January 1998 in “Pathobiology” This review discusses the use of animal models to study alopecia areata and reports no new experimental results, emphasizing the potential for these models to explore the disease's genetics and treatment.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” This report documented a case where a 6-year-old with alopecia areata experienced complete resolution of bald patches after three months of individualized homeopathic treatment, with no recurrence during follow-up.
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May 2024 in “AYUSHDHARA” This case report details a patient with alopecia areata treated with wet cupping and Ayurvedic Rasayan therapy, observing complete hair regrowth in two bald patches after a month of treatment.
October 2023 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” In this case report, a 33-year-old woman with severe post-COVID alopecia areata experienced hair regrowth after two months of treatment with topical minoxidil, tacrolimus, and scalp PRP with micro-needling, though some bald patches reoccurred.
February 2017 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This report describes a case of alopecia areata incognita in a 6-year-old child, marked by sudden diffuse hair loss without bald patches, typically observed in adults.
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November 1995 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study found that immunotherapy with DNCB or DPCP showed better therapeutic effects than intralesional triamcinolone acetonide for patients with bald areas greater than 50 cm², including alopecia totalis and universalis.
May 2005 in “Hair transplant forum international” This case report documents a 28-year-old woman who experienced complete scalp hair loss, which began a year earlier with patchy baldness and progressed to loss of eyebrow, axillary, and pubic hair.
December 2025 in “International Journal for Fundamental and Interdisciplinary Research in Homoeopathy.” In this case study, a 37-year-old man with chronic hair loss and vertex baldness experienced significant hair regrowth, increased density, and improved appearance after receiving combined homoeopathic and aesthetic treatments, resulting in nearly complete coverage of bald areas.
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January 2010 in “Dermatology” This study reports five cases of congenital triangular alopecia featuring a central island of short terminal hair, with the cause remaining unknown.
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May 1999 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article reviews the diagnosis and management of alopecia areata but reports no new research findings.
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July 2000 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This report on identical female twins with folliculitis decalvans suggests a possible genetic component to the disease, marking the first such case in twins.
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July 2006 in “International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” This case report highlights the successful use of the Bardach modification of the curved tripod flap for repairing cicatricial pressure alopecia, offering a natural appearance and effective tension distribution in scalp reconstruction.
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June 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” This report describes an 8-year-old male with trichotillomania, confirmed by trichoscopy showing characteristic hair damage and patterns.
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December 1990 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study observed abnormal extracellular matrix patterns in hair follicles from alopecia areata patients, particularly in the dermal papilla of large anagen follicles and in catagen follicles from lesional sites.
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June 2012 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” In this study, two patients with localized hair thinning showed histopathological signs typical of alopecia areata, responding to corticosteroid treatment similarly to classical cases.
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November 2017 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Sorafenib may cause hair loss in a way similar to alopecia areata.
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July 2024 in “Revista Ibero-Americana de Humanidades, Ciências e Educação” This study found that alopecia areata presents diverse hair loss patterns and a range of treatment options, though no treatment was universally effective, and significantly impacts patients' psychological well-being.
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October 2015 in “Joint bone spine” This study found that ankylosing spondylitis patients who are members of a self-help organization tend to have higher educational levels, are better informed about their disease, and have better functional outcomes than non-members, although potential confounders may affect disease outcome measures.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study reported six pediatric cases of temporal triangular alopecia and highlighted the use of trichoscopy to distinguish it by detecting a distinctive carpet of vellus hair, helping to differentiate TTA from other hair loss conditions.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” In this case series, the researchers reported successful individualized homeopathic treatment for alopecia areata in three patients, with each case receiving a specific remedy—Natrum Muriaticum, Calcarea Carbonica, or Argentum Nitricum—resulting in positive treatment outcomes.
October 2023 in “International journal of science and research” In a case study, Ayurvedic treatments of leech therapy and topical application of Jayapala beej churna reportedly addressed dosha imbalances associated with Indralupta (Alopecia areata), resulting in new hair growth after several sessions.
January 2004 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” This case report describes a young man who suffered from secondary cicatrical alopecia due to a steam cap burn at a hair salon, with no improvement after 13 months of various treatments until surgical excision.
November 2025 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” This article reviews the causes and prevalence of telogen effluvium and notes successful cases treated with homoeopathic medicines, but it provides no new clinical results.
In this case study, individualized homeopathic treatment resulted in complete hair regrowth with no recurrence in a patient with Alopecia Areata, highlighting the potential of homeopathy for managing autoimmune hair loss effectively.
January 2025 in “TURKDERM” Alopecia areata incognito in children can be effectively treated with triamcinolone acetonide and supplements, leading to full hair regrowth.
January 2025 in “Geneesmiddelenbulletin” This 104-week follow-up trial found that baricitinib is effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata but requires continuous use to sustain hair regrowth. The drug is included in the NVDV guidelines and reimbursed by Dutch insurers for this purpose.
January 2025 in “African Journal of Biomedical Research” This abstract discusses the holistic approach of homeopathy to treating alopecia, emphasizing individualized care by considering a person's unique physical, emotional, and mental characteristics, but does not report specific study results.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Research Studies” The authors concluded that alopecia areata incognita, mainly affecting young females, generally has a more favorable prognosis than other types of alopecia areata.
December 2022 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This study reported that using the Sinclair Shedding Scale and intralesional corticosteroid injections may help diagnose and manage alopecia areata incognita in women experiencing excessive hair shedding without clear diagnostic indicators.
October 2020 in “International journal of Ayurvedic medicine” In this case study, a combination of leech therapy and Ayurvedic treatment led to complete hair regrowth in an 18-year-old female with alopecia areata after six weeks, suggesting potential benefits of these treatments for similar cases.