research Disorders of the Scalp and Hair
Different scalp and hair disorders are more common in certain ethnic groups, with the most common being androgenetic alopecia, which is treated with medications like minoxidil and finasteride.
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research Pathomechanisms of Immune-Mediated Alopecia
The study concluded that immune cells attacking hair follicles cause hair loss in alopecia, with genetics and environment also playing a role, and highlighted the potential of certain treatments.
research Baricitinib Safety for Events of Special Interest in Populations at Risk: Analysis from Randomised Trial Data Across Rheumatologic and Dermatologic Indications
Baricitinib, a drug for rheumatoid arthritis, atopic dermatitis, and alopecia areata, is generally safe with low risk of major side effects, even in patients with risk factors. It's also effective in promoting hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
research Abstracts From The 55th European Society Of Human Genetics Conference: E-Posters
Rare ULBP3 gene changes may raise the risk of Alopecia areata, a certain FAS gene deletion could cause a dysfunctional protein in an immune disorder, and having one copy of a specific genetic deletion is okay, but two copies cause sickle cell disease.
research Diphencyprone in the Treatment of Satoyoshi Syndrome
Azathioprine treatment led to rapid hair regrowth in a woman with alopecia universalis.
research 36-Year-Old Female with Dry Skin and Thinning of the Eyebrows
Hypothyroidism can cause hair loss, which is often reversible with treatment.
research Beard Involvement in a Man with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Frontal fibrosing alopecia can affect men's beards and leads to permanent hair loss.
research An Excellent Response to Tofacitinib in a Pediatric Alopecia Patient: A Case Report and Review
An 8-year-old with severe hair loss regrew all hair after six months of tofacitinib treatment.
research Alopecia Universalis Following Interferon Alfa-2b and Ribavirin Treatment for Hepatitis C
A woman lost all her body hair after hepatitis C treatment, but it started to grow back a year after stopping the treatment.
research Cyclosporine-Induced Alopecia: A Case Report, FDA Adverse Event Reporting System Analysis and Literature Assessment
Cyclosporine may cause hair loss, so patients need monitoring.