2 citations,
August 2022 in “JAAD case reports” COVID-19 vaccines may rarely worsen hair loss in people with severe alopecia, but the benefits of vaccination still outweigh this risk.
August 2024 in “Current Protocols” The C3H/HeJ mouse model is useful for studying and testing treatments for alopecia areata.
70 citations,
February 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery” Topical drugs and near-infrared light therapy show potential for treating alopecia.
10 citations,
January 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Alopecia areata greatly affects people's life quality, mental health, and work life.
1 citations,
June 2023 in “Genes” Hair loss from Alopecia Areata is caused by both genes and environment, with several treatments available but challenges in cost and relapse remain.
185 citations,
June 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A man with severe hair loss and skin disease regrew his hair with no side effects after taking tofacitinib.
30 citations,
November 2012 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Diagnosing diffuse alopecia, a hair loss condition, can be challenging and may require a scalp biopsy or tracking the disease's progression when symptoms and skin tests aren't enough.
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that alopecia has significant social and psychological effects, leading to a market for hair loss treatments.
9 citations,
May 2019 in “Medicine” The C-allele and CC-genotype in the PTPN22 gene lower the risk of alopecia areata.
1 citations,
January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Alopecia areata in children is usually mild and effectively treated with strong topical steroids.
39 citations,
October 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some patients with mycosis fungoides or Sézary syndrome experience hair loss, which may be similar to alopecia areata or linked to skin lesions, possibly due to abnormal T cells, and bexarotene can help treat it.
19 citations,
August 2017 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Hepatitis B virus exposure may be linked to increased risk of alopecia areata.
January 2020 in “Der Pharmacia Lettre” Nanoparticle-based herbal remedies could be promising for treating hair loss with fewer side effects and lower cost, but more research is needed.
1 citations,
September 2019 in “Practica medicală” Hair loss is linked to heart disease and metabolic syndrome, and while current treatments vary in effectiveness, more research is needed for better solutions.
3 citations,
March 2014 in “Veterinary dermatology” Norwegian puffin dogs have a unique type of hair loss that often doesn't get better on its own and responds well to ciclosporin treatment.
3 citations,
July 2012 in “British journal of hospital medicine” The guide helps clinicians diagnose and manage hair loss, detailing examination techniques and treatments for different types of alopecia.
1 citations,
January 2006 in “Elsevier eBooks” The conclusion is that different types of hair loss in dogs and cats can be cosmetic or serious, and affected animals should not be bred.
17 citations,
January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Certain diets may help with hair growth in people with different types of hair loss.
6 citations,
November 1988 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that hair analysis is not good for assessing nutrition but can detect long-term heavy metal exposure.
59 citations,
March 2020 in “Journal of Biomedical Science” Understanding how hair follicle stem cells work can help find new ways to prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
73 citations,
January 2013 in “European journal of dermatology/EJD. European journal of dermatology” Antioxidants may help fight oxidative stress linked to autoimmune skin diseases.
24 citations,
June 2018 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” Thyroid diseases may contribute to autoimmune skin diseases, and more research is needed on their relationship.
May 2020 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” Vitiligo is often found with other autoimmune diseases, which is important to know to help patients.
August 2023 in “Tzu Chi Medical Journal” Iron deficiency is the main cause of hair loss in women, and iron supplements started within 6 months can improve hair health.
April 2021 in “Libyan journal of medical sciences” A woman's hair loss improved with treatment after a COVID-19 infection.
January 2009 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that treating skin conditions should include psychological care and a multidisciplinary approach is essential for effective management.
50 citations,
September 2011 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular and Cell Biology of Lipids” Maintaining the right amount of retinoic acid is crucial for healthy hair and skin.
54 citations,
June 2018 in “Nutrients” Early diagnosis and a strict gluten-free diet are crucial for children with celiac disease to improve symptoms.
81 citations,
January 2011 in “Allergology International” Japanese vitiligo patients and their families often have other autoimmune diseases.
61 citations,
January 2019 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” The cause of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is unclear, diagnosis involves clinical evaluation and various treatments exist, but their effectiveness is uncertain.