6 citations
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January 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This article reviews frontal fibrosing alopecia, exploring its characteristics, demographics, and associated conditions, and calls for controlled trials due to an increase in worldwide cases; it reports no new findings.
August 2025 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii” In this article, the authors concluded that despite diverse causes of diffuse hair loss, modern therapies can effectively manage the condition without side effects, as demonstrated in two clinical cases of telogen effluvium.
October 2024 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport” This article reviews treatment options for Alopecia Areata, concluding that topical corticosteroids are effective for mild cases, while systemic therapies are advised for moderate to severe cases.
April 2024 in “International journal of women's health” This review explores adult female acne, focusing on its multifactorial causes, treatment options, and impact on quality of life, but reports no new clinical results.
701 citations
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August 2014 in “Nature medicine” This study found that JAK inhibitors promote hair regrowth in both mice and human alopecia areata cases by blocking key immune pathways involved in disease development.
June 2025 in “Medical alphabet” This review discusses the pathogenesis of alopecia areata and the use of systemic JAK inhibitors in treating severe cases in pediatric patients, highlighting the safety of selective agents for children.
122 citations
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November 1984 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses the potential autoimmune pathogenesis and various contributing factors of alopecia areata, noting that current treatments remain palliative while emerging therapies offer new hope for extensive cases.
15 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of the Formosan Medical Association” This case study reports that adding adalimumab to a 12-year-old VKH patient's treatment allowed for ocular inflammation remission, vision improvement, and corticosteroid tapering, suggesting escalation of immunosuppression may be critical in pediatric VKH cases.
5 citations
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June 2024 in “Value in Health Regional Issues” The study reported that from 2016 to 2020, the number of patients with alopecia areata in Taiwan increased, with severe cases utilizing more systemic therapies and having higher outpatient visits than mild/moderate cases.
5 citations
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July 2018 in “Pediatrics” This case report describes a previously healthy 3-year-old girl who developed scurvy symptoms not directly linked to vitamin C dietary deficiency, highlighting the potential for misdiagnosis in similar cases.
4 citations
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August 1978 in “PubMed” This report reviews various presumptive factors contributing to diffuse hair loss in women, emphasizing the need for comprehensive assessment to identify potential underlying causes; it presents no new clinical results.
2 citations
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April 2019 in “PubMed” This article reviews the chronic skin disorder hidradenitis suppurativa, discussing its symptoms, possible causes, and various treatment options, but reports no new clinical findings.
March 2026 in “Biomedicines” This review synthesizes current evidence on therapies for dissecting cellulitis of the scalp, noting that biologics show promise for treatment-resistant cases, though systemic retinoids remain the first-line therapy.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” This source discusses ichthyosis, a disorder causing dry, scaly skin, by exploring its genetic causes, potential systemic associations, and treatments, and correlates modern medical insights with Unani medicine principles focused on humoral balance and holistic care.
January 2026 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” The study found that systemic inflammatory markers were elevated in patients with severe alopecia areata compared to those with mild disease and healthy controls, and these markers decreased in patients who improved after JAK inhibitor therapy.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This article explores the pathophysiology of alopecia and reviews various treatment options, including allopathic, homeopathic, naturopathic, cosmeceutical, and ayurvedic approaches, in light of the increasing interest in hair health and the rise in alopecia cases. Results are not reported.
May 2025 in “Journal of Diverse Medical Research Medicosphere” This article reports a rare case of angioedema in a pregnant woman with systemic lupus erythematosus, highlighting a need for further research in this area.
November 2024 in “Indian Journal of Rheumatology” This study reported that primary care physicians' lack of knowledge about rheumatology and referrals to other specialties are major factors delaying systemic lupus erythematosus patients' access to rheumatology care in India.
October 2024 in “Heliyon” This case report identified a connection between idiopathic intracranial hypertension, papilledema, and newly diagnosed systemic lupus erythematosus in a young woman, highlighting the importance of thorough system reviews in such circumstances.
August 2023 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This consensus statement from Saudi Arabia outlines evidence- and experience-based recommendations for diagnosing and managing alopecia areata, focusing on severity assessment, prognostic indicators, and therapeutic options, with special attention to pediatric patients and uncommon cases.
This research addresses the common concern of hair loss, often seen in post-COVID syndrome and other systemic conditions, and highlights uncertainties around its causes, diagnostic criteria, and the necessity for medical consultation, with implications for patient psychological wellbeing.
March 2023 in “Revista română de reumatologie” This article reviews the classification and treatment of cutaneous manifestations in systemic lupus erythematosus, highlighting the importance of monitoring for disease progression and reports no new clinical results.
April 2018 in “Asian-Australasian journal of bioscience and biotechnology” This study conducted at Madras Veterinary College found that tick infestation was the most frequent diagnosis among hospitalized dogs with dermatological issues, with ectoparasiticides prescribed in 73% of cases.
March 2003 in “CRC Press eBooks” This article discusses telogen effluvium, a condition where a large number of scalp hairs prematurely enter the shedding phase, and reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize the range of potential underlying causes.
January 2024 in “Physiotherapia Croatica” This review discusses the complex pathogenesis and clinical presentation of Alopecia Areata, highlighting emerging therapies that may offer hope for severe cases but reports no new results.
64 citations
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May 2000 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that thalidomide increased peripheral lymphocyte counts and reduced inflammation in lupus erythematosus patients, but was associated with polyneuropathy, suggesting careful use in refractory cases.
55 citations
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August 2009 in “Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery” In this case report, a 14-year-old cat was diagnosed with both hyperaldosteronism and hyperprogesteronism linked to a large adrenal tumor, highlighting the importance for clinicians to consider these concurrent conditions in similar cases.
49 citations
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February 2009 in “Clinical Rheumatology” This study observed that systemic lupus erythematosus may not be as uncommon among African Blacks as previously reported, highlighting the need for early aggressive treatment.
35 citations
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November 2022 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study found that the prevalence of alopecia areata in Japan increased from 2012 to 2019, with allergic diseases as common comorbidities and a need for more effective treatments, particularly for severe and pediatric cases.
10 citations
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July 2008 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This study reports that marked, deep dermal mucin deposition in a patient with alopecia areata may indicate underlying systemic lupus erythematosus, as this feature was not prevalent in other alopecia areata cases.