95 citations
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November 2018 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” This consensus statement outlines a treatment algorithm for alopecia areata, discussing when to consider systemic treatment and how to assess outcomes, without providing new clinical results.
3 citations
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June 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study reported improvement in an 11-year-old boy with refractory alopecia areata after 4 months of treatment with oral abrocitinib, a JAK1 inhibitor, suggesting it may be a potential alternative for pediatric patients unresponsive to conventional therapies.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This case study describes an uncommon variant of coudability hair in alopecia areata, where intermittent inflammatory processes result in alternating bands of lighter color and reduced hair shaft calibre.
The paper concludes that the patchiness of alopecia areata is likely due to when the immune attack happens in the hair growth cycle.
12 citations
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November 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A woman developed a scalp condition from using minoxidil, which improved with a different treatment but left scarring.
16 citations
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April 1984 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study found that 1% minoxidil topical solution led to terminal hair regrowth in 25 out of 48 patients with alopecia areata, but only 11 patients achieved cosmetically acceptable results.
5 citations
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April 2015 in “HSOA journal of clinical dermatology & therapy” This article reviews alopecia areata treatments, noting varied outcomes, and reports no new clinical results.
32 citations
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January 2015 in “Annals of diagnostic pathology” This study highlights the importance of recognizing oral lesions in diagnosing syphilis, as illustrated by three reported cases.
5 citations
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September 2021 in “Clinical case reports” This case report documents the first known instance of Graham‐Little Piccardi Lassueur Syndrome in Saudi Arabia, observed in an adult dark-skinned male.
June 2024 in “Military medicine” This review explored treatment options for alopecia areata in the military health care system, evaluating the pathogenesis and impact of the condition as well as the efficacy and safety of FDA-approved JAK inhibitors, baricitinib and ritlecitinib.
June 2023 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This study observed a high prevalence of severe markers among pediatric alopecia areata patients, identifying AA subtotalis as more frequent, with nail changes and various hair markers suggesting progression to severe forms.
May 2013 in “Reactions Weekly” Using minoxidil can cause severe skin reactions in some people.
48 citations
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October 1996 in “Dermatologic clinics” This review discusses the variability and limitations of treatments for severe alopecia areata, noting some patients may achieve cosmetic hair regrowth with treatment, while others experience persistent hair loss or relapse.
148 citations
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September 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder causing hair loss, linked to specific hair follicle antigens and genetic factors.
51 citations
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December 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses updated treatment guidelines for alopecia areata in Japan, highlighting new options like corticosteroid pulse therapy, but reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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November 1990 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Albendazole can cause hair loss, and piroxicam can cause fixed drug eruption.
January 2025 in “Indian Journal of Dermatopathology and Diagnostic Dermatology” In this case report, a rare instance of Graham–Little–Piccardi–Lassueur syndrome coexisting with linear lichen planus was identified in a 35-year-old male, highlighting the condition's rarity in males, with dermoscopy aiding diagnosis through distinctive scalp and trunk lesion features.
March 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” This chapter reviews trichoscopic features of primary cicatricial alopecias, particularly lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia, and reports no new results.
April 1969 in “Postgraduate medicine” This study reports that emotional distress may cause alopecia areata and that treatments like fluorinated corticosteroid cream and triamcinolone acetonide injections have varying success, with hair regrowth being less frequent in children.
32 citations
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July 2001 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This article describes a rare case of syringolymphoid hyperplasia with alopecia and anhidrosis in a female patient, emphasizing challenges in diagnosis and treatment unresponsiveness despite the condition's link to mycosis fungoides.
August 2018 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This case report describes a unique instance of an otherwise healthy infant with phylloid terminal hair nevus, a form of hypomelanosis without extracutaneous abnormalities.
In this case study, a nine-year-old boy with alopecia universalis following severe chickenpox showed complete hair regrowth after treatment with tofacitinib, suggesting the drug's potential in managing varicella-zoster virus-induced alopecia by modulating immune responses.
September 2016 in “Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery/The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery/The journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery” This article discusses advancements in heart tissue engineering, emphasizing the importance of environmental signals for cardiomyocyte survival and growth, but reports no new clinical findings.
2 citations
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December 2004 in “Medicine” This review discusses various causes of hair loss, emphasizing the importance of a structured diagnostic approach, and reports no new clinical findings.
1 citations
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November 2023 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” This case report documents the first known instance of congenital lipedematous alopecia in a male, specifically a 6-year-old Asian boy, characterized by scalp thickening and sparse hair growth without inflammation, and highlights the need for further research to understand its pathogenesis and treatment.
1 citations
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September 2023 in “Portuguese Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” This case report describes a 50-year-old man with folliculotropic mycosis fungoides stage IB, noting trichoscopic findings like dilated follicular openings, black dots, and dystrophic hairs, which are less commonly documented in this condition, suggesting trichoscopy could aid in early diagnosis.
January 2026 in “Forum Dermatologicum” This study observed that 2.5% of patients with mycosis fungoides or Szary syndrome experienced alopecia, predominantly within skin lesions, with scalp metastases from other cancers also potentially causing hair loss, highlighting the diagnostic value of trichoscopy in differentiating alopecia types.
March 2019 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” A man had both alopecia areata and lichen planus, which is uncommon.
September 2007 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” This case report illustrates that Systemic Lupus Erythematosus can lead to severe malabsorption, weight loss, and small bowel inflammation, requiring recognition for effective treatment and improved outcomes.
4 citations
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January 2006 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study found that garlic gel can significantly stimulate hair growth in patients with alopecia areata after three months of treatment.