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October 2014 in “Autoimmunity reviews” Alopecia areata is caused by the immune system attacking hair follicles.
8 citations,
April 2020 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Herbs might help with hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
June 2024 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Baricitinib improves quality of life and reduces anxiety and depression in severe alopecia areata patients with hair regrowth.
25 citations,
December 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Alopecia areata significantly lowers quality of life, especially in personal and social areas, and more so if the patient is also depressed.
6 citations,
October 2016 in “Journal of Chemotherapy” A man lost all his hair as a rare side effect after hepatitis C treatment.
1 citations,
January 2020 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Certain gene variations may increase the risk and severity of alopecia areata.
1 citations,
July 2018 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” Microneedling with PRP is a safe and effective way to treat chronic alopecia areata, improving hair regrowth with minimal side effects.
February 2024 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” Nanostructured lipid carriers are effective for treating hyperpigmentation in women aged 30-40.
February 2023 in “International Journal of Medical Arts” Trichloroacetic acid is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss in alopecia areata patients.
No treatment alters the natural progression of alopecia areata, and effectiveness varies, with some possibly working better in children.
21 citations,
April 2015 in “Psychology Research and Behavior Management” Cognitive-behavioral therapy is the best treatment for hair-pulling disorder, and combining it with other therapies could improve results.
6 citations,
October 2022 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” The review shows how to properly diagnose and treat the loss of eyebrow and eyelash hair.
3 citations,
November 2018 in “Oncology issues” Cancer survivors often experience worse skin problems from treatment than expected, and working with dermatologists could help improve their condition.
157 citations,
May 2021 in “Endocrine Reviews” Early diagnosis and individualized treatment improve outcomes for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia.
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1 citations,
January 2023 in “IEEE access” Deep learning helps detect skin conditions and is advancing dermatology diagnosis and treatment.
May 2022 in “Journal of advances in medicine and medical research” Adding PRP to hair transplants improves treatment for cicatricial alopecia.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Different races and genders have unique skin and hair issues, requiring specialized care and more research for effective treatment.
50 citations,
January 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Pulse steroid therapy for alopecia areata shows a 43% complete response rate but has a high relapse rate, especially in children.
17 citations,
August 2018 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Skin and hair-picking disorders are common and need both skin and mental health treatments.
February 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Baricitinib is effective and safe for long-term use in severe alopecia areata, improving hair regrowth and quality of life with few side effects.
January 2021 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” AGA and TE can be differentiated by specific trichoscopic features, with AGA showing more variation in hair thickness in fronto-temporal areas.
December 2019 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia is more common in Indian men than women, and family history is a strong risk factor.
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April 2020 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Stress in hair follicle stem cells causes inflammation in a chronic skin condition through a specific immune response pathway.
4 citations,
August 2007 in “PubMed” A woman lost all her body hair after hepatitis C treatment, but it started to grow back a year after stopping the treatment.
November 2022 in “Journal of clinical images and medical case reports” COVID-19 can cause hair loss in both severe and mild cases, often affecting women.
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic clinics” More research is needed to understand the genetic causes of Alopecia areata to develop better treatments.
A girl lost her hair due to being given the wrong medication because of a pharmacy's computer error.
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June 2021 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” JAK inhibitors show promise in effectively treating hair loss from alopecia areata.
March 2024 in “Buletin de psihiatrie integrativă (Print)” Hair loss from telogen effluvium can cause mental health issues and lower life quality, needing both medical and emotional support.