August 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This article discusses identifying and preventing iron deficiency anemia but provides no new clinical findings.
December 2022 in “Geriatrics” This study found that communication about aging across seven domains may predict successful aging in Indonesia through both positive and negative effects and efficacy toward aging.
This article reviews the characteristics of alopecia areata, highlights the psychological factors involved, and discusses South American contributions to understanding the disease, but reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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October 2014 in “Journal of the American Geriatrics Society” This report describes a case of a 75-year-old woman whose diagnosis of hypopituitarism led to significant weight gain and improved physical function with treatment, highlighting the potential for overcoming frailty when investigating underlying causes in elderly patients.
August 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study concluded that placebo effects observed in older alopecia minoxidil studies are likely due to subjective hair count assessments and study design, rather than true improvements in hair growth.
48 citations
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January 2020 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” This study found that serlopitant may reduce pruritus intensity compared to placebo in patients with chronic pruritus of unknown origin, though evidence is of low certainty and effects on other outcomes are unclear.
This thesis reviews the psychological and social challenges faced by men and women with androgenetic alopecia who seek treatment, but reports no new results.
April 2026 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This personal narrative details an individual's experience with alopecia areata, highlighting the emotional and social challenges of the condition, the impact of treatments, and the journey to regain confidence and freedom through hair regrowth with JAK inhibitors.
2 citations
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May 2022 in “Stem cell research & therapy” This study found that hair follicle stem cells in the hairpoor mouse, a model for Marie-Unna hypotrichosis, lose their quiescent state, leading to a disordered hair cycle and contributing to alopecia.
January 2016 in “Prairie schooner” This abstract is a narrative piece discussing themes of womanhood, beauty, and resilience, and does not report any new research findings.
3 citations
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July 2024 in “Journal of Health Psychology” In this study, a mixed-methods survey of 357 balding men revealed that baldness is structurally stigmatized, with many participants experiencing distress and using treatments to combat it; others resisted stigma and expressed minimal distress.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 5 citations
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December 2022 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” This study found that living with Alopecia Areata patients is associated with a poorer quality of life, increased anxiety and depression, and reduced sexual satisfaction among cohabitants.
1 citations
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April 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that decreased pressure sensitivity and 2-point discrimination at the scalp's vertex were significantly associated with androgenetic alopecia in men.
14 citations
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June 2022 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that the Alopecia Areata Symptom Impact Scale (AASIS) is a better tool than the Alopecia Areata Quality of Life Index (AA-QLI) for assessing patient-reported outcomes in alopecia areata.
3 citations
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November 2017 in “PubMed” This study found that individuals with alopecia areata experience variations in cortisol and insulin levels and adaptive mechanism pressures, which may serve as potential therapeutic targets.
2 citations
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May 2025 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study reported that a large proportion of US adults with physician-diagnosed alopecia areata experience substantial emotional and mental health comorbidities and report significant stigma across all disease severities, yet few are receiving counseling or therapeutic intervention.
March 2014 in “Oxford University Press eBooks” This narrative review explores the failure of fludalanine as an orally active antibiotic and highlights valuable insights into problem-solving strategies in drug discovery, without reporting new clinical results.
1 citations
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March 1995 in “JAMA” This text provides no research findings; it is a website's navigation and policy information for JAMA publications.
8 citations
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June 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study reports that patients with androgenetic alopecia had lower quality of life scores across all measured domains compared to controls, with disease severity worsening the impact, particularly socially for those under 30.
1 citations
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January 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” This study reported that the AAPPO tool effectively distinguishes between patients with alopecia areata based on scalp hair loss severity, whereas the EQ‐5D‐5L may underestimate the specific disease burden, particularly in psychological and social aspects.
2 citations
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March 2019 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This article provides no new data as it is a letter to the editor and lacks an abstract, focusing instead on discussing aspects of hair loss in the elderly without presenting research results.
3 citations
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August 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This research emphasizes the importance of understanding patient experiences related to hair loss, highlighting that race, ethnicity, culture, resources, and mental health greatly affect these experiences. Effective counseling involves clear communication, validation, and shared decision-making to provide appropriate treatment, support, or camouflage options.
45 citations
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January 2013 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” This study found that patients with alopecia areata experience significantly poorer quality of life compared to the general population, affecting mental health, social functioning, and overall health outcomes.
May 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this study, researchers reviewed the roles of autophagy and mitophagy in hair follicle cycles, exploring their potential links to hair loss and investigating how manipulating these pathways might offer new therapeutic strategies.
1 citations
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September 2011 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses recent, irreversible changes in the interaction between hair restoration surgeons and their patients, with no new research findings reported.
January 2025 in “Pharmaceutical journal/The pharmaceutical journal” This abstract provides background information on alopecia areata, describing it as an autoimmune condition leading to non-scarring, patchy hair loss but does not report specific study results.
April 2026 in “ENLIGHTEN (Jurnal Bimbingan dan Konseling Islam)”
22 citations
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November 2021 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This study found that the Alopecia Areata Patient Priority Outcomes questionnaire is a reliable and valid tool for measuring the severity and impact of hair loss in individuals with alopecia areata.
March 1999 in “Annals of the Academy of Medicine Singapore” This article reviews trichotillomania, highlighting its prevalence, common treatment options, and challenges such as secrecy and delayed treatment, but reports no new clinical results.