2 citations,
December 2004 in “Medicine” Different hair and scalp disorders cause hair loss or excess hair growth, with various treatments available depending on the specific condition.
1 citations,
February 2013 in “Clinical pediatrics” The baby’s hair loss was due to a rare genetic condition, not treatable by usual methods.
January 2012 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Alopecia areata is a hair loss condition that often starts before age 30 and can affect various body parts, with unpredictable hair regrowth chances.
139 citations,
June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Androgenetic alopecia in women needs more research and better management strategies.
89 citations,
March 2018 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Trichoscopy helps diagnose and monitor alopecia areata by looking at a combination of specific hair and scalp features.
85 citations,
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.
81 citations,
July 2011 in “Lasers in Medical Science” The Lexington LaserComb helped regrow hair in mice with a condition similar to human hair loss.
80 citations,
October 1983 in “BMJ” Minoxidil helps hair regrowth in alopecia patients, with 16 having good results and no side effects.
56 citations,
January 2021 in “Clinical and Experimental Medicine” The document concludes that while there are various treatments for Alopecia Areata, there is no cure, and individualized treatment plans are essential due to varying effectiveness.
51 citations,
January 2014 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” The guide explains how to identify and treat children's hair loss, including fungal infections, autoimmune disorders, hairstyle changes, self-correcting conditions, and behavioral therapy for hair-pulling.
49 citations,
March 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tofacitinib caused significant hair regrowth in adolescents with alopecia universalis who didn't respond to other treatments.
32 citations,
April 2019 in “JAAD case reports” JAK inhibitors helped treat hair loss in two people with Down syndrome.
24 citations,
January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of hair loss in children is crucial due to limited treatment options and the condition's psychological impact.
23 citations,
April 2002 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Depigmented hair regrowth after alopecia areata can be permanent.
19 citations,
January 2018 Most people with alopecia areata have nail changes, which are common but don't greatly affect their quality of life.
14 citations,
January 2006 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Alopecia areata can look like frontal fibrosing alopecia, making diagnosis hard.
7 citations,
July 2019 in “International journal of research in dermatology” Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide is more effective than platelet-rich plasma for treating scalp alopecia areata.
3 citations,
March 2019 in “Fayoum University Medical Journal/Fayoum University Medical Journal ” Rubbing calcipotriol on the skin works better than taking vitamin D pills for treating mild to moderate alopecia areata.
3 citations,
January 2018 in “Dermatology” Scalp biopsies help tell apart androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata.
1 citations,
April 2022 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine ” Fractional laser therapy may help regrow hair in alopecia areata.
1 citations,
April 2019 in “Acta Medica Philippina” Azathioprine may help treat severe alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
1 citations,
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Understanding the immune-related causes of Alopecia Areata has led to potential treatments like JAK inhibitors.
February 2024 in “Sohag Medical Journal” Various local treatments for alopecia areata show promise, but individualized plans and more research are needed.
March 2022 in “Nepal Journal of Dermatology Venereology & Leprology” Methotrexate with steroids is slightly more effective than azathioprine with steroids for treating severe alopecia areata.
October 2021 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” High-dose corticosteroids can significantly regrow hair in severe alopecia areata.
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Hair pulling disorder is treated with therapy and medication; hair loss from tension can be reversed if caught early.
January 2015 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Topical tacrolimus is effective and safe for treating alopecia areata.
January 2015 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” The patient's hair loss is most likely due to diffuse alopecia areata.
No treatment alters the natural progression of alopecia areata, and effectiveness varies, with some possibly working better in children.
37 citations,
May 1999 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for preventing permanent hair loss in various scalp conditions, and while new treatments are promising, more research is needed to evaluate their effectiveness.