20 citations,
February 2022 in “British Journal of Dermatology” People with alopecia areata have a higher risk of depression and anxiety, and often face unemployment and work absences.
1 citations,
May 2016 in “Current Opinion in Pediatrics” Children's hair loss can be caused by various factors and should be treated with appropriate, age-specific methods and psychological support.
40 citations,
August 2022 in “Frontiers in immunology” Blocking JAK/STAT pathways can help treat hair loss from alopecia areata.
52 citations,
March 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata shows a unique type 1 interferon signature, suggesting potential treatment by targeting this pathway.
35 citations,
December 2009 in “Lupus” Anti-Ro exposed children had more reported neuro-psychiatric issues, but differences from healthy controls were not significant.
14 citations,
January 2020 in “Mediterranean Journal of Rheumatology” New JAK inhibitor drugs show promise for treating skin diseases but need more research on safety and effectiveness.
2 citations,
January 2014 in “Journal of clinical and investigative dermatology” Some drugs used to treat immune conditions may cause different types of hair loss.
December 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Papulopustular rosacea is an inflammatory skin condition treatable with lifestyle changes and medications.
1 citations,
December 2022 in “Life” Topical corticosteroids are the main treatment for Erosive Pustular Dermatosis, but recurrence is common after stopping treatment.
Thyroid problems can cause hair loss and change hair texture.
20 citations,
November 2017 in “JAAD case reports” Ustekinumab significantly improved psoriasis, vitiligo, and alopecia areata in a patient.
36 citations,
November 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Alopecia is linked to various health and mental conditions, impacts life quality, and needs medical attention beyond its cosmetic effects.
13 citations,
February 2016 in “Clinical Medicine” The document concludes that diagnosing and treating hair loss is complex and requires understanding its psychological effects and underlying causes, while also calling for more research and new treatments.
2 citations,
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Targeted therapies for lung cancer are effective but require careful management of side effects to benefit patients.
15 citations,
September 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Seven patients were misdiagnosed with discoid lupus instead of lichen planopilaris due to similar symptoms, showing the need for careful diagnosis in scarring hair loss conditions.
The document concludes that diagnosing female hair loss requires careful examination, with treatments varying by condition and psychological support often necessary.
February 2024 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Most alopecia areata patients in the study were women, aged 15-49, with patchy hair loss and often had other health conditions.
3 citations,
March 2020 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Tildrakizumab showed limited effectiveness in treating chronic alopecia areata in a small group of patients.
70 citations,
April 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” A patient with alopecia areata regrew hair after taking tofacitinib and showed changes in certain blood and skin markers.
1 citations,
March 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Topical prostaglandin analogs may help with hair growth but more research is needed.
1 citations,
December 2010 in “InnovAiT” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial for treating various hair disorders, which have significant psychological impacts.
9 citations,
December 2017 in “The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” New targeted therapies for hair loss from alopecia areata show promise, with personalized treatment expected in the future.
39 citations,
November 2017 in “PubMed” Low-dose naltrexone helps reduce symptoms and slow down lichen planopilaris without side effects.
April 2024 in “Nepal journal of dermatology, venereology & leprology” Premature graying of hair is common and stressful, but not well understood or treated.
30 citations,
September 2017 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Men with common hair loss may have a higher risk of heart disease and diabetes, and should be checked for these conditions.
3 citations,
April 2017 in “Medicine” An 11-year-old boy in Saudi Arabia has a rare case of hypoparathyroidism with severe brain calcifications but normal development and no known cause.
8 citations,
January 2018 in “Middle East Journal of Digestive Diseases” A man with complete hair loss and ulcerative colitis regrew hair after treatment with azathioprine.
23 citations,
January 2016 in “Frontiers in immunology” Using low-dose IL-2 to increase regulatory T cells might be a safe way to treat type 1 diabetes without severe side effects.
12 citations,
January 2018 in “Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis” Certain IL-18 gene variations may increase the risk of alopecia areata.
11 citations,
June 2022 in “Frontiers in immunology” New protein changes may be involved in the immune attack on hair follicles in alopecia areata.