September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” CCCA can affect both genders and all ages, and it has a genetic component.
1 citations,
August 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” There is no causal relationship between androgenetic alopecia and serum uric acid.
Standardized PRP therapy can improve treatment for hair loss.
May 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Low HDL-C, uric acid, and 25-hydroxyvitamin D are risk factors for early-onset male hair loss.
The combination of ADSC secretome and minoxidil was most effective for hair growth in people with hair loss.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Researchers found three different ways drugs work to treat hair loss from alopecia areata and identified key factors for personalized treatment.
106 citations,
January 2013 in “Clinical and Developmental Immunology” Alopecia areata is caused by immune system attacks on hair follicles, often triggered by viral infections.
34 citations,
October 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The most common causes of hair loss in children in South-East Nigeria are fungal infections and alopecia areata.
24 citations,
January 2018 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Androgenetic alopecia is mainly caused by genetic factors and increased androgen activity, leading to hair follicle miniaturization.
23 citations,
May 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” FFA patients have fewer melanocytes and thinner skin compared to others.
22 citations,
August 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical tacrolimus can effectively treat erosive pustular dermatosis and related hair loss.
20 citations,
June 2019 in “Archives of dermatological research” Combining DPCP and anthralin helps regrow hair in some alopecia areata patients.
14 citations,
January 2014 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia can affect men's beards and leads to permanent hair loss.
8 citations,
July 2021 in “Patient Preference and Adherence” Alopecia treatments improve life quality but side effects can lessen this benefit; better use of quality of life measures is needed.
8 citations,
January 2020 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” PRP works faster and is a safe alternative to steroids for treating alopecia areata.
4 citations,
December 2020 Methotrexate may help stabilize frontal fibrosing alopecia.
2 citations,
June 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” Yellow dots and short vellus hairs are the most common signs of Alopecia Areata (AA), and trichoscopy can help diagnose AA and track treatment progress.
2 citations,
June 2021 in “Sultan Qaboos University medical journal” Familial frontal fibrosing alopecia is rare, mostly affects women, and often occurs between sisters or mother-daughter pairs.
2 citations,
January 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A simple scalp scraping can effectively distinguish fibrosing alopecia from androgenetic alopecia with seborrheic dermatitis.
2 citations,
January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” Early diagnosis and quick treatment improve life quality for FFA patients.
1 citations,
December 2022 in “Pharmaceuticals” Noni fruit extract, specifically the FEA-3 sub-fraction, can increase hair growth and reduce baldness in male rabbits, potentially acting like common hair loss treatments.
1 citations,
July 2020 in “International journal of radiology & radiation therapy” Partial hair-sparing brain radiotherapy is possible and doesn't affect cancer control but still causes noticeable hair loss.
1 citations,
December 2017 in “Journal of clinical and investigative dermatology” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment can significantly increase hair count and thickness in people with Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA) with minimal side effects.
October 2024 in “Comprehensive Health and Biomedical Studies” Smoking and alcohol worsen hair transplant results.
August 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Upadacitinib and narrowband UVB effectively treated a child's vitiligo and alopecia areata.
March 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Isotretinoin can effectively reduce symptoms of frontal fibrosing alopecia.
March 2024 in “Skin research and technology” High CRP levels could indicate vitamin D deficiency in people with alopecia areata.
November 2023 in “BMC women's health” Older age and specific haircare practices increase the risk of traction alopecia, and education on these factors could help prevent it.
November 2023 in “PubMed” Pentoxifylline is a safe and effective alternative to triamcinolone acetonide for treating localized alopecia areata.
November 2023 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” The study found that Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in North-East India mainly affects middle-aged women and is often associated with lichen planus pigmentosus.