24 citations
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September 2008 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Repigmentation in vitiligo may come from melanocyte stem cells in the skin.
21 citations
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January 2013 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” In this study, combination therapy with cyclosporine and PUVA for severe alopecia areata resulted in a majority of patients showing only fair to poor responses, though some improvements were noted.
20 citations
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review discusses various nonfollicular scalp conditions causing secondary scarring or permanent alopecia and highlights the importance of specific diagnoses and treatments but reports no new results.
13 citations
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July 2004 in “Skinmed” This article reviews the structure and function of hair follicles, diagnostic approaches, and treatments for nonscarring alopecias, but reports no new clinical results.
11 citations
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August 2010 in “Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes occipital hair transplantation for therapy-resistant alopecia areata in eyebrows, observing 80% hair re-growth two years post-surgery and suggesting surgical options may be useful for stable cases.
11 citations
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May 2009 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This review discusses various therapeutic options for alopecia areata and reports no new clinical results; treatments may manage symptoms but do not cure the condition.
8 citations
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June 2008 in “Aktuelle Dermatologie” Early diagnosis and personalized treatment are crucial for managing different types of alopecia effectively.
7 citations
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October 2022 in “Advances in Therapy” This review of real-world treatment options for AA indicates that current therapies are insufficient, with high dissatisfaction rates, highlighting a need for improved solutions.
7 citations
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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.
7 citations
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June 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This paper reports a single case of lichenoid cutaneous sarcoidosis that was unresponsive to standard treatments but showed marked improvement with the administration of oral tranilast.
4 citations
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September 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” This review discusses various treatment options for alopecia areata, noting a lack of consensus on grading and treatment algorithms, and reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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January 2018 in “International journal of research in dermatology” This study found that intralesional corticosteroids remain the preferred treatment for alopecia areata with limited involvement, while platelet-rich plasma showed promise, particularly in children and extensive cases.
2 citations
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September 2015 in “Clínica e Investigación en Arteriosclerosis” This review discusses the association between certain dermatological diseases and increased cardiovascular risk, highlighting the need for clinicians to address cardiovascular risk factors in these patients.
1 citations
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July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This research focuses on alopecia areata, highlighting the psychological impact, especially of its variant alopecia areata incognita, and provides diagnostic and treatment tips, but does not report specific results.
1 citations
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” This review addresses alopecia areata, emphasizing its autoimmune nature, unpredictable course, and lack of preventive or curative treatments, while noting standard and emerging therapies such as topical steroids and Janus kinase inhibitors.
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.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” This review discusses the various off-label treatments for alopecia areata, highlighting that these therapies may promote hair growth but are not curative.
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 “Frontiers in medicine” This Delphi study found that moderate-to-severe alopecia areata in Poland, Czechia, Russia, and Türkiye significantly impacts quality of life and highlights an unmet need for more effective treatments.
February 2024 in “Sohag Medical Journal” This review discusses the challenges in treating alopecia areata and the potential psychological impact, noting that spontaneous hair regrowth often occurs and highlighting the consideration of psychotherapy alongside treatment options; it reports no new experimental results.
July 2023 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine ” This literature review reports that treatments for alopecia areata, including topical and intralesional corticosteroids, provide varied responses, and emphasizes the importance of supporting patients emotionally, given the limited and promising evidence of effectiveness for other treatments.
August 2021 in “Acta Haematologica Polonica” This paper discusses the diagnostic challenges and treatment options for folliculotropic mycosis fungoides, emphasizing the differing prognoses between its indolent and aggressive subtypes and reporting no new clinical results.
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” This review examines the clinical presentation and management strategies for alopecia areata, focusing on pediatric patients, and highlights the need for addressing its psychological impacts; it reports no new clinical findings.
January 2015 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” In this study, topical tacrolimus 0.03% cream showed good to excellent response in treating alopecia areata in 70% of participants, with no cutaneous or systemic side effects observed.
January 2012 in “The Year book of dermatology” This study found that women with late onset acne have fewer comedones and acne lesions compared to those with early onset, despite no differences in P. acnes density or sebum secretion.
September 2011 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Effective treatments for scalp psoriasis include glucocorticosteroids, Vitamin D3 analogs, and combination therapies like calcipotriol and betamethasone dipropionate.
June 2008 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that permanent hair loss conditions are complex, require early specific treatments, and "secondary permanent alopecias" might be a more accurate term than "secondary cicatricial alopecia."
January 2003 in “Steinkopff eBooks” This review discusses the incidence, demographics, and associated conditions of alopecia areata and provides no new clinical findings.
January 1989 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This symposium abstract reports no new experimental results and discusses the pathophysiology of hair growth as presented at an event organized by the Institute of Dermatology.
July 1988 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article reviews therapeutic advances published between December 1986 and December 1987 but reports no new research findings; readers are advised to consult the original articles before considering new therapies.