January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” A 22-year-old man has alopecia areata, an autoimmune hair loss condition, with various treatments available.
53 citations,
August 2014 in “Cochrane library” Methotrexate is not proven effective for inducing remission in ulcerative colitis.
51 citations,
August 2015 in “Cochrane library” Methotrexate is not proven to maintain remission in ulcerative colitis.
November 2024 in “Health Science Reports” Light/laser therapy can effectively increase hair density in some types of alopecia, especially androgenic alopecia and alopecia areata.
48 citations,
January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Vitamin D is important for skin health and can help treat psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and vitiligo.
Betamethasone dipropionate lotion is more effective than minoxidil solution for treating Alopecia Areata.
5 citations,
January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” A rare skin condition called linear lichen planopilaris caused itchy red bumps and hair loss on a man's face.
76 citations,
June 2008 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The conclusion is that certain scalp tissue changes are characteristic of lichen planopilaris, with mucinous perifollicular fibroplasia being a new feature for diagnosis.
43 citations,
June 2018 in “Clinics in dermatology” People with atopic dermatitis are more likely to develop other skin conditions due to shared genetics and immune pathways.
10 citations,
February 2015 in “Clinics in Dermatology” The document concludes that changes in eyelashes and eyelid skin can indicate various local and systemic diseases.
4 citations,
November 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology” Hamilton scale imprecise, hair shaft diameter decreases, stem cell transplant regrows hair, ECP ineffective for alopecia areata universalis.
1 citations,
April 2018 in “Revista da Sociedade Portuguesa de Dermatologia e Venereologia” Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic skin condition more common in women, linked to genetics and lifestyle factors, and associated with various other health issues.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Most patients with alopecia areata in China have patchy hair loss, with total hair loss being less common, and the condition often starts around age 35 and can negatively affect quality of life, especially in more severe cases.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Alopecia areata has different forms and can significantly affect quality of life, especially in more severe cases.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The study concluded that patients with total hair loss and recurring hair loss had an earlier onset, longer-lasting condition, and a greater negative impact on their quality of life, with allergic conditions linked to more severe hair loss.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Babies born after 38 weeks to mothers under 36 years old and not delivered by C-section have a higher risk of neonatal occipital alopecia.
1 citations,
August 2023 in “Biomolecules” Certain immune-related proteins are higher in people with alopecia and their healthy relatives, hinting at a genetic link.
August 2024 in “Frontiers in Public Health” Alopecia Areata severely impacts mental health, causing anxiety and depression, affecting quality of life.
9 citations,
January 2015 in “Fundamental & clinical pharmacology” Cyclosporine A helps hair grow by blocking a process that would otherwise cause hair cells to die.
18 citations,
March 1990 in “Archives of Dermatology” Cyclosporine cleared a woman's resistant skin condition quickly and kept it away for over a year.
37 citations,
April 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some treatments like intralesional steroids and 5α-reductase inhibitors are effective for frontal fibrosing alopecia, but more research is needed.
4 citations,
November 2020 in “Psoriasis : Targets and Therapy” The document concludes that proper treatment and management of plaque psoriasis in adolescents can improve their quality of life.
9 citations,
May 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The trial showed that a new under-the-tongue treatment for severe hair loss was somewhat effective in a small group of people.
January 2024 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Non-biologic immunosuppressive drugs are crucial for treating autoimmune and chronic inflammatory skin diseases.
9 citations,
July 2022 in “EMBO molecular medicine” Blocking certain immune signals can reduce skin damage from radiation therapy.
6 citations,
February 2021 in “Frontiers in Neurology” Cyclosporine-A can cause serious blood clots in the brain, so patients need careful monitoring.
6 citations,
March 2019 in “JAAD case reports” A new mix of anthralin and calcipotriene might help treat severe hair loss.
1 citations,
March 1990 in “Archives of Dermatology” The letter suggests that psychiatric issues, not a sleep disorder, were likely the cause of a patient's self-inflicted leg ulcers.
3 citations,
May 2023 in “Clinical drug investigation” JAK inhibitors for alopecia areata are linked to minor side effects like headache and acne, but not to an increased risk of serious adverse events.
6 citations,
March 1990 in “Archives of Dermatology” Sam Shuster identified three types of hair loss in psoriasis and emphasized the need for better research to understand them.