October 2021 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” This article discusses the characteristics of alopecia areata, including its reversible hair loss pattern and uncertain causes, but reports no new clinical findings.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses the diagnosis of alopecia in psoriasis, highlighting different hair loss types and the need to distinguish it from similar conditions, but reports no new clinical results.
June 2017 in “Journal of clinical and investigative dermatology” This article reviews the genetic associations between MTHFR mutations, homocysteine levels, and autoimmune diseases, without reporting new experimental results.
532 citations
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August 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses the clinical presentation, histopathologic findings, and pathogenesis hypotheses of vitiligo without reporting new clinical results.
155 citations
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August 1991 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article reviews methotrexate's pharmacokinetics and toxicity, emphasizing the role of urinary excretion and leucovorin in avoiding most toxic reactions; it provides no new clinical results.
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October 2010 in “The American Journal of Pathology” This review discusses the pathogenesis and challenges in treating primary cicatricial alopecia, highlighting the need to understand immune protection collapse in hair follicle stem cells; it reports no new clinical results.
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May 2011 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” This review covers the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency and reports no new findings.
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” This article reviews the use of trichoscopy for diagnosing various types of alopecia and reports no new clinical results; it is suggested as a non-invasive method for diagnosis and monitoring treatment responses.
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January 2001 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” This review discusses the clinical features of trichotillomania and the challenges in its diagnosis and treatment, reporting no new clinical findings while highlighting the need for specialized therapy and better therapeutic options.
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July 2015 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that 2.5 mg/mL triamcinolone acetonide injections were as effective as higher doses for treating limited, patchy alopecia areata, while minimizing side effects like skin atrophy.
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June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This review discusses various in vitro and in vivo models for studying hair follicle function, noting their potential in developing new treatments for hair disorders but reports no new results.
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June 2013 in “Journal of the Saudi Society of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery” This review outlines the mechanisms, clinical features, and management strategies for alopecia areata and presents no new experimental findings.
27 citations
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” This article reviews various types of scarring alopecia, detailing their inflammatory characteristics, but presents no new clinical findings.
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July 2016 in “JAAD case reports” This study found that biologic therapies, particularly anti-TNF-alpha agents, have been linked to increased cases of alopecia areata in patients treated for autoimmune disorders.
9 citations
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January 2013 This study found that serum levels of zinc, copper, and selenium were significantly lower in patients with alopecia areata compared to healthy controls, regardless of the number of hair loss patches.
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January 2017 in “Dermatology” In this study, late-onset alopecia areata in Israeli patients was predominantly observed in females with mild disease, showing a high rate of complete hair regrowth but frequent relapses.
4 citations
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September 2013 in “Journal of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery” This study details the successfully treated case of a 16-year-old girl with congenital alopecia due to encephalocraniocutaneous lipomatosis, resulting in high patient satisfaction after hair restoration.
3 citations
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November 2021 in “Applied Microscopy” This article presents a comprehensive overview of hair microscopy techniques and their diagnostic potential for systemic and cutaneous disorders, emphasizing its usefulness in resource-limited settings and highlighting the underutilization of this non-invasive method due to lack of awareness.
2 citations
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August 2014 in “Archivos argentinos de pediatría” This report describes a 6-year-old girl with Turner syndrome and coexisting psoriasis, alopecia areata, and trachyonychia, suggesting a potential link between these conditions.
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July 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Men with a certain type of hair loss often use facial moisturizers, and a specific antibiotic treatment may help another hair condition.
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October 2014 in “Paediatrics and Child Health” This article reviews hair growth and loss in children and offers diagnostic approaches, reporting no new results.
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July 2012 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that more research is needed to better understand and treat scarring hair loss conditions.
The researchers presented a rare case of a four-year-old developing scarring alopecia after a two-week ICU stay, highlighting the challenge of diagnosing pressure alopecia in children and the crucial role of early detection and trichoscopy in preventing permanent hair loss.
March 2026 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” In this quasi-experimental study, 24-week tofacitinib treatment significantly improved hair regrowth in South Asian patients with alopecia areata, but a high relapse rate post-withdrawal signals the need for continuous treatment strategies.
This case report describes a rare instance of Rapunzel syndrome in a six-year-old girl, highlighting the importance of early recognition and treatment to prevent serious complications.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research” This case report documented a 20-year-old male with alopecia areata who experienced slight hair regrowth following treatment with cyclosporine and methylprednisolone, highlighting the importance of individualized treatment plans and consideration of medication side effects.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” In this review, researchers examined the concentration of cortisol in scalp hair of individuals with alopecia areata to explore its relationship with disease variables, as cortisol in hair can indicate chronic stress, which may impact alopecia areata pathogenesis.
This study explored a mother and daughter with loose anagen hair syndrome linked to wooly hair, identifying an intronic variant in the KRT71 gene that affects hair keratin splicing, thus broadening the spectrum of KRT71-related disorders.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry” In this case study, researchers found that treatment with sarolaner led to complete recovery from generalized demodicosis in six dogs within four weeks, resolving clinical signs without adverse reactions.
January 2025 in “Consultant” In this case report, a 56-year-old Black man experienced patchy scalp hair loss which began four months after his second COVID-19 vaccination, also considering his medical history of hypertension and type 2 diabetes.