research Alopecia Areata: An Update
The document concludes that alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease without a definitive cure, but treatments like corticosteroids are commonly used.
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research New Aspects of the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Personalized treatment plans are important for people with alopecia areata.
research Superficial Cryotherapy Versus Intralesional Corticosteroid Injection in Alopecia Areata: A Comparative Clinical and Dermoscopic Study
Cryotherapy and steroid injections are similarly effective and safe for treating alopecia areata.
research Scoping Review on the Use of Drugs Targeting JAK/STAT Pathway in Atopic Dermatitis, Vitiligo, and Alopecia Areata
Drugs targeting the JAK/STAT pathway can improve atopic dermatitis but vary in effectiveness for vitiligo and alopecia areata, with generally mild safety concerns.
research Lack of Efficacy of Topical Latanoprost and Bimatoprost Ophthalmic Solutions in Promoting Eyelash Growth in Patients with Alopecia Areata
Topical latanoprost and bimatoprost eye solutions don't help eyelash growth in people with alopecia areata.
research Efficacy and Safety of Diphenylcyclopropenone Alone or in Combination with Anthralin in the Treatment of Chronic Extensive Alopecia Areata: A Retrospective Case Series
Combining diphenylcyclopropenone with anthralin is more effective for hair regrowth in alopecia areata than using diphenylcyclopropenone alone, but may cause more side effects.
research An Overview of the Biology of Platelet-Rich Plasma and Microneedling as Potential Treatments for Alopecia Areata
Platelet-rich plasma and microneedling could potentially help hair growth in people with alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
research Various Applications of Tofacitinib and Ruxolitinib in Dermatology and Rheumatology: A Review of Current Evidence and Future Perspective
Tofacitinib and ruxolitinib are effective and safe for treating various autoimmune skin and joint disorders.
research An Open Label Clinical Trial of the JAK Inhibitor Tofacitinib for Alopecia Areata
Tofacitinib helped over half of the patients with severe hair loss regrow at least 50% of their hair.
research Efficacy of Systemic Minoxidil and Tofacitinib Combination in Treatment-Resistant Alopecia Universalis
Using minoxidil and tofacitinib together can effectively treat severe hair loss.
research An Overview of the Biology of Platelet-Rich Plasma and Microneedling as Potential Treatments for Alopecia Areata
Platelet-rich plasma and microneedling could potentially help hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients, but more research is needed.
research Challenges of Securing Insurance Approval for Oral Tofacitinib Treatment of Alopecia Areata: A Multi-Institutional Retrospective Review
Getting insurance to cover the hair loss treatment tofacitinib is hard because it's not officially approved for that use.
research Efficacy of Superficial Cryotherapy on the Eyebrows of Patients With Alopecia Universalis Also Treated With Contact Immunotherapy on the Scalp: A Prospective, Split-Face Comparative Study
Superficial cryotherapy significantly improves eyebrow hair growth in alopecia universalis patients.
research Treatment Options for Alopecia Areata
Various treatments exist for alopecia areata, but none are completely satisfactory; choice depends on age, disease extent, and preference.
research Phototherapy, Photomedicine, and Pigmentary Disorders
Stopping certain drugs can improve skin conditions, arsenicosis affects over half of a Bangladeshi village, males are more vulnerable, and certain treatments are effective for warts, acne, and psoriasis. Smoking and drinking are linked to psoriasis in men, a cream helps with a type of skin cancer, and low iron levels don't directly cause chronic hair loss in women.
research Randomized Split-Side Study Comparing Efficacy of Botulinum Toxin Type A Versus 0.9% Sodium Chloride in Scalp Psoriasis
Botulinum toxin type A significantly reduces scalp psoriasis severity compared to placebo.
research Topical Janus Kinase Inhibitors for the Treatment of Pediatric Alopecia Areata
Topical JAK inhibitors may help children with alopecia areata regrow hair.
research Real-World Experience and Long-Term Evaluation of Tofacitinib in Refractory Alopecia Areata: A Prospective, Open-Label, Single-Center Study in Asian Arab Population
Tofacitinib is a promising treatment for severe alopecia areata, with many patients experiencing complete or partial hair regrowth.
research Isolated Eyebrow And Eyelash Trichotillomania Mimicking Alopecia Areata
Some children and young adults with eyebrow and eyelash hair loss actually have a hair-pulling disorder, often with related psychological issues.
research The Role of Diet as an Adjuvant Treatment in Scarring and Nonscarring Alopecia
Certain diets may help with hair growth in people with different types of hair loss.
research Medium-Dose Prednisolone Pulse Therapy in Alopecia Areata
Medium-dose prednisolone pulse therapy is effective and safe for multifocal alopecia areata but not for more severe forms.
research Phototherapy for Alopecia Areata
Phototherapy can help treat hair loss in alopecia areata.
research Unresponsive Alopecia Areata Treated Successfully with Liquid Nitrogen Cryotherapy: A Study of Five Patients
Liquid Nitrogen Cryotherapy effectively treats unresponsive Alopecia Areata with minimal side effects.
research Proceedings of the Ninth World Congress for Hair Research 2015
The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.
research Mechanisms and Applications of the Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Photobiomodulation
Photobiomodulation therapy using red and near-infrared light can reduce inflammation and aid in healing various conditions.
research The Genetics Of Alopecia Areata: New Approaches, New Findings, New Treatments
New genetic discoveries may lead to better treatments for alopecia areata.
research Alopecia Areata: What’s New in Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Therapeutic Options?
New insights into the causes and treatments for the autoimmune hair loss condition Alopecia areata have been made.
research Role of Janus Kinase Inhibitors in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Janus kinase inhibitors show promise in treating alopecia areata but need better topical formulations.
research Pathomechanisms of Immune-Mediated Alopecia
The study concluded that immune cells attacking hair follicles cause hair loss in alopecia, with genetics and environment also playing a role, and highlighted the potential of certain treatments.
research Prevention and Treatment of Alopecia Areata with Quercetin in the C3H/HeJ Mouse Model
Quercetin effectively treated and prevented hair loss in mice.