research Treatments for Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis
Some treatments like pentoxifylline with topical corticosteroids might work for alopecia areata, but more research is needed to find the best one.
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research High-Dose Pulsed Corticosteroid Therapy Combined with Methotrexate for Severe Alopecia Areata in Childhood
High-dose corticosteroids and methotrexate had a modest effect on severe childhood alopecia, but side effects and relapse were concerns.
research New Modalities in the Treatment of Refractory Alopecia Areata
New treatments focusing on immune pathways show promise for stubborn hair loss.
research Treatment of Alopecia Universalis with Oral Alitretinoin: A Case Report
Oral alitretinoin can quickly regrow hair in alopecia universalis.
research Treatment of Chronic Extensive Alopecia Areata by Diphenylcyclopropenone Alone Versus in Combination with Anthralin
DPCP alone is more effective and safer for treating chronic extensive alopecia areata than combining it with anthralin.
research Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Related Alopecia: Insight into the Pathophysiology Using Non-Invasive Diagnostic Techniques
Immune checkpoint inhibitors used in cancer therapy can cause hair loss, and understanding this can help manage the side effect.
research Graft-Versus-Host Disease With Acute Hair Loss: A Distinctive Manifestation of Chronic Graft-Versus-Host Disease
People with allergies or high eosinophil levels have a higher chance of severe hair loss from alopecia areata, and sudden hair loss can indicate chronic graft-versus-host disease.
research Genomewide Scan for Linkage Reveals Evidence of Several Susceptibility Loci for Alopecia Areata
Certain genes on chromosomes 6, 10, 16, and 18 may increase the risk of alopecia areata.
research Prominent Follicular Mucinosis With Diffuse Scalp Alopecia Resembling Alopecia Areata
A woman's hair loss, resembling an autoimmune condition, improved after treatment, but requires ongoing checks due to potential serious associations.
research Systemic Treatment for Alopecia Areata
Effective treatments for severe alopecia areata are still lacking.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma in Alopecia Areata: Intradermal Injection Versus Topical Application with Transepidermal Delivery via Either Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser or Microneedling
Injecting platelet-rich plasma or applying it with a laser or microneedling can treat hair loss effectively. The laser and microneedling methods cause less pain.
research Chemotherapy-Induced Anagen Effluvium: Diffuse or Patterned?
Chemotherapy can cause rapid, extensive hair loss, with patterns varying between individuals.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Survey in 16 Patients
The study found that Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia affects a broader age range of women and early treatment can help stop hair loss.
research Safety and Efficacy of the JAK Inhibitor Tofacitinib Citrate in Patients with Alopecia Areata
Tofacitinib is safe and effective for severe alopecia areata, but hair loss may return 2 months after stopping treatment.
research Abstracts from the Symposium on the Pathophysiology of Hair Growth Organized by the Institute of Dermatology at the Royal Society of Medicine, 29 October 1987
The symposium concluded that hair growth involves complex processes, including the hair follicle life cycle, the role of the dermal papilla, hair strength, pigmentation, and the impact of diseases and treatments like minoxidil on hair and skin.
research Reversible Alopecia Universalis During Treatment with PEG-Interferon and Ribavirin for Chronic Hepatitis C
Some patients may experience temporary total hair loss from hepatitis C treatment with PEG-interferon and ribavirin.
research Contents
Hair disorders need a holistic approach, including medical, cosmetic, and psychological support.
research Trichoscopy: A New Frontier for the Diagnosis of Hair Diseases
Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair and scalp diseases without needing skin biopsies.
research The Midline Part: An Important Physical Clue to the Clinical Diagnosis of Androgenetic Alopecia in Women
"Christmas tree" pattern helps diagnose female hair loss.
research Histopathology of Non-Scarring Alopecia
The document describes how to tell different types of non-scarring hair loss apart by looking at hair and scalp tissue under a microscope.
research Irreversible And Severe Alopecia Following Docetaxel Or Paclitaxel Cytotoxic Therapy For Breast Cancer
Docetaxel and paclitaxel for breast cancer can cause permanent, severe hair loss.
research The History of the Development of Minoxidil
Minoxidil was first made for high blood pressure, but it was later found to help hair growth.
research Severe Infliximab-Induced Alopecia and Scalp Psoriasis in a Woman with Crohn’s Disease: Dramatic Improvement After Drug Discontinuation and Treatment with Adjuvant Systemic and Topical Therapies
Stopping the medication infliximab and starting new treatments helped a woman's hair grow back and improved her scalp condition.
research TNF-Inhibitor Associated Psoriatic Alopecia: Diagnostic Utility of Sebaceous Lobule Atrophy
Shrinking of oil glands in the skin is a key sign of hair loss linked to TNF inhibitor drugs and may improve if the treatment is stopped.
research Cicatricial Alopecia in a 56-Year-Old Woman with Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
Cicatricial alopecia involves scarring hair loss and can be treated with various medications.
research The Childbearing Years: Hair Diseases
Different hair diseases affect people during childbearing years, with treatments ranging from medication to psychological support.
research Alopecia Areata: A Comprehensive Review of Pathogenesis and Management
New treatments for Alopecia Areata show promise but need to be more effective and affordable.
research Alopecia Areata: Clinical Presentation, Diagnosis, and Unusual Cases
Alopecia areata is a type of hair loss that can lead to complete baldness, often associated with other autoimmune conditions, and half of the cases may see hair return within a year.
research Hair and Systemic Disease
Hair loss can indicate underlying systemic diseases and addressing these can sometimes reverse the hair loss.
research The Role of Scalp Dermoscopy in the Diagnosis of Alopecia Areata Incognita
Scalp dermoscopy is good for diagnosing a type of hair loss and helps choose the best spots for biopsy.