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May 2017 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” The document concludes that more research is needed to understand and treat Beard Alopecia Areata due to limited current knowledge and evidence.
1 citations,
October 2013 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Diagnosing alopecia areata is challenging and requires careful examination and various tests to distinguish it from other hair loss types.
February 2024 in “Curēus” Secukinumab can cause hair loss, which may improve after stopping the medication.
Fractional CO2 laser is more effective and safer than steroid injections for treating alopecia areata.
72 citations,
January 2001 in “Drugs” Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss; more research needed for other options.
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October 1996 in “Dermatologic clinics” Some treatments can help with hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but results vary and long-term use is often needed without changing the disease's outcome.
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May 2011 in “Dermatologic Therapy” The document suggests using hairpieces, wigs, and safe cosmetic techniques to hide hair loss from alopecia areata.
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July 2019 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” The erbium-glass laser effectively promotes hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
13 citations,
January 2018 in “Annals of Dermatology” Alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia affect quality of life similarly.
12 citations,
December 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Platelet-rich plasma and microneedling could potentially help hair growth in people with alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
12 citations,
June 2010 in “Journal of dermatology” Some patients with severe alopecia areata developed skin darkening from their treatment, which may indicate a less effective response to the therapy.
11 citations,
November 2012 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Genetic factors affect hair loss, and molecular testing may help predict, diagnose, and treat it.
5 citations,
January 2020 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” Injecting platelet-rich plasma or applying it with a laser or microneedling can treat hair loss effectively. The laser and microneedling methods cause less pain.
4 citations,
July 2022 in “Journal of health economics and outcomes research” Alopecia areata in US adolescents leads to significant healthcare costs and usage.
4 citations,
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Microneedling with platelet-rich plasma can improve different types of hair loss.
3 citations,
April 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Laser hair removal can be an effective last-resort treatment for men with stubborn Alopecia Areata who want to be uniformly bald.
2 citations,
January 2023 in “Prague Medical Report” JAK inhibitors, like baricitinib, are effective and safe for treating alopecia areata.
2 citations,
August 2022 in “Federal Practitioner” A severe medication reaction required long treatment and led to hair loss and thyroid issues.
March 2024 in “Journal of Natural Remedies” An 18-year-old with hair loss saw hair regrowth after treatments combining microneedling, cupping, medication, and oil application.
April 2021 in “JOJ dermatology & cosmetics” The combined laser and plasma jet therapy effectively regrew hair in a woman with alopecia areata.
June 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tofacitinib is effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata and related conditions.
July 2013 in “Our Dermatology Online” Minoxidil 2% is more effective than tacrolimus 0.1% for hair regrowth in mild to moderate patchy hair loss, and combining both might give better results.
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April 2008 in “Cochrane library” Current treatments for alopecia show no significant long-term benefits.
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December 2018 in “Journal of autoimmunity” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease causing patchy hair loss, often with other autoimmune disorders, but its exact causes are unknown.
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104 citations,
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune condition often starting before age 20, with varied treatment success and a need for personalized treatment plans.
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July 2011 in “Lasers in Medical Science” The Lexington LaserComb helped regrow hair in mice with a condition similar to human hair loss.
77 citations,
June 2017 in “Advances in Therapy” New treatments for Alopecia Areata, like JAK inhibitors, show promise for hair regrowth and are likely to change future treatment approaches.