January 2010 in “Seoul National University Open Repository (Seoul National University)” This study investigated vitamin D receptor expression in normal hair follicles and those affected by alopecia areata, focusing on various markers using immunohistochemical staining.
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March 2014 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” In this study, patients with alopecia areata were found to have significantly lower serum vitamin D levels compared to those with vitiligo and healthy individuals, with lower levels correlating with increased disease severity.
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January 2013 in “IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences” This study identified xerosis and diffuse hair loss as the most common skin manifestations in patients with hypothyroidism, observed in 38.09% and 34.8% of participants, respectively.
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January 2008 June 2025 in “International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharma Research” In this case study, a 20-year-old male with alopecia areata experienced complete hair regrowth and symptom relief without recurrence after Ayurvedic Shodhana and Shamana therapy, suggesting Ayurvedic treatments may offer a comprehensive approach to managing this condition.
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September 1953 in “Journal of Cell Science” This study found that the tetrazolium salt INT is the most effective for revealing dehydrogenase activity and certain histological structures in sheep and other mammals' skin.
July 2017 in “International journal of Ayurvedic and herbal medicine” This study revealed that Madayantika siddha taila, containing sesame oil, showed effectiveness in treating Darunaka (seborrhea capitis) by addressing aggravated Vata and Kapha doshas.
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August 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Farudodstat may help treat alopecia areata by protecting hair follicles.
February 2022 in “Mediators of Inflammation” This study found that reduced plasma DIAPH1 levels were associated with polycystic ovary syndrome, suggesting DIAPH1 as a potential predictive factor for the condition.
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January 2019 in “Indian dermatology online journal” In this study, significantly lower serum vitamin D levels were observed in patients with alopecia areata compared to healthy controls, with an inverse correlation between vitamin D levels and disease severity or duration.
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November 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Farudodstat may effectively treat alopecia areata without harming hair follicles.
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March 2011 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” This paper discusses the concept of "coudability," a characteristic of alopecia areata, and provides a historical perspective, but it reports no new clinical results.
May 2024 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” This study observed no statistically significant relationship between vitamin D levels and alopecia areata, including different types of the disease, suggesting vitamin D may not play a central role in its development or extent among a sample of adults.
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January 2020 This article discusses dermatoscopy's role in identifying alopecia areata, highlighting that exclamation mark hairs are a strong indicator of the condition, but reports no new clinical data.
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April 2015 in “Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences” This study found that patients with hypothyroidism at a tertiary hospital in South India most commonly exhibited skin dryness (xerosis/ichthyosis) and swelling of the feet (pedal oedema).
September 2025 in “Journal of Dhaka Medical College” This study found that patients with alopecia areata had significantly lower serum 25-Hydroxy vitamin D levels compared to healthy controls, and observed a significant inverse relationship between vitamin D levels and disease severity.
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January 2013 in “Indian dermatology online journal” This case report details a 21-year-old woman with dermatopathia pigmentosa reticularis, presenting with generalized reticulate hyperpigmentation, diffuse noncicatricial alopecia, onychodystrophy, palmoplantar keratoderma, and poorly developed dermatoglyphics.
June 2022 in “Asian Pacific journal of health sciences” This study reports a case of Indralupta (Alopecia Areata) successfully treated using Ayurvedic methods including Prachhan karma, Lepa, and Shirodhara, offering an alternative to conventional treatments like minoxidil and steroids, which may have adverse effects.
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September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Farudodstat may effectively treat alopecia areata without harmful side effects.
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January 1970 in “Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society” This article reviews Vitamin D-dependent rickets Type II with a focus on alopecia as a potential diagnostic clue for this rare disorder, reporting no new clinical findings.
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that the distribution of desmogleins is associated with specific types of keratinization and hair anchorage, as well as hypotrichosis.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this report, a clinical case demonstrated complete hair regrowth in a 29-year-old male with recurrent alopecia areata following five months of Ayurvedic treatments, including Virechan therapy, Shamana Chikitsa, and leech therapy, with no adverse effects reported.
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January 2019 in “International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga” This case report demonstrates successful treatment of Indralupta using Prachhana karma, Shirolepa, and Bhringarajadi Rasayana in Ayurvedic practice.
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January 1995 in “Archives of dermatological research” In this study, OCT showed strong nuclear binding in certain skin cells, suggesting similar genomic effects to vitamin D with potential therapeutic benefits due to its lower calcaemic effect.
October 2022 in “Medičnì perspektivi” This article discusses two cases of follicular dyskeratosis (Darier-White disease), highlighting its rare occurrence, genetic basis, and the challenges in diagnosis and treatment; it presents no new experimental results.
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March 2010 in “Journal of Dermatology” This review provides a synopsis of 53 cases of temporal triangular alopecia, noting its frequent detection in early childhood and potential association with congenital diseases, but it reports no new clinical findings.
May 2025 in “International Ayurvedic Medical Journal” In this case study, a 38-year-old woman with alopecia areata experienced significant improvement in hair regrowth after treatment with rakthamokshana and a herbal lepa containing Shodita Kasisa and Triphala masi mixed with nilibringaraj taila.
June 2023 in “International Ayurvedic Medical Journal” This review article compiles extensive information on Tridax procumbens, an Ayurvedic herb, detailing its traditional uses, chemical makeup, and various pharmacological properties, including its roles in wound healing and as an antimicrobial agent.
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January 2011 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology/Indian journal of dermatology” In this study, researchers identified yellow dots as the most common dermoscopic feature of alopecia areata, followed by black dots, broken hairs, short vellus hair, and tapering hairs.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This case report describes a 33-year-old male with treatment-resistant psoriasis who experienced complete resolution of symptoms and hair regrowth after following an integrated Shodhana-Shamana chikitsa regimen, with no relapse noted at follow-up, suggesting its potential for sustainable Ekakustha management.