research Economic Burden and Healthcare Resource Use of Alopecia Areata in an Insured Population in the USA
Alopecia areata leads to significantly higher healthcare costs due to more doctor visits and prescriptions.
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research Cancer Risk by the Subtype of Alopecia
People with certain types of alopecia have a slightly higher risk of cancer, especially thyroid, bladder, and prostate cancers.
research Alopecia Areata: Combination Therapy with Isotretinoin (0.05%) Gel and Minoxidil (2%) Solution
Using isotretinoin gel and minoxidil solution together effectively regrows hair in most people with patchy hair loss.
research Immune Privilege and Alopecia Areata
Restoring immune privilege in hair follicles could help treat certain types of hair loss.
research Alopecia Areata Associated with Thymoma Presenting as a Diffuse Pleural Dissemination Mimicking Mesothelioma: Rare Concomitant Presentation
A rare case showed hair regrowth after chemotherapy for thymoma, suggesting a link between alopecia areata and thymoma.
research Association of Human Beta-Defensin 1 Gene Polymorphisms with Alopecia Areata Patients
Certain gene variations may increase the risk and severity of alopecia areata.
research Efficacy and Safety of Topical Corticosteroid Treatment Under Occlusion for Severe Alopecia Areata in Children: A Single-Center Retrospective Analysis
Topical corticosteroids may be a safe and effective treatment for severe alopecia areata in children.
research Study of the Effect of Topical Mometasone with Intralesional Platelet-Rich Plasma Versus Topical Mometasone Alone in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Adding PRP to topical mometasone improves and speeds up alopecia areata treatment.
research Treatment Outcome of Liquid Nitrogen Cryotherapy in Patients Presenting Recalcitrant Alopecia Areata at Tertiary Care Hospital, Karachi
Liquid nitrogen cryotherapy worked well for many patients with stubborn alopecia areata.
research Clinical and Dermoscopic Patterns of Childhood Alopecia Areata in a Tertiary Care Centre in North India
No link between scalp patterns and alopecia severity in children, but more severe cases often had nail abnormalities.
research Provoking Factors of Vitiligo
Stress can trigger and worsen vitiligo.
research Retrospective Analysis of Pediatric Alopecia Areata Treated with Methotrexate
Methotrexate may effectively and safely treat hair loss in children, with notable improvement after 12-15 months.
research A Rare Coexistence of Alopecia Areata and Lichen Planus
A man had both alopecia areata and lichen planus, which is uncommon.
research Biologic: A Double-Edged Sword - A Case of Etanercept-Induced Alopecia Areata in a Patient with Psoriasis Vulgaris
Etanercept, a psoriasis treatment, caused hair loss in a patient.
research Does the Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone System Play a Role in the Pathogenesis of Lichen Planus?
The CRH/CRH-R1 system might be involved in causing lichen planus.
research Estrogen Induces VEGF Expression in Dermal Papilla Cells
Estrogen increases a growth factor in hair cells which might affect hair loss.
research Assessment of Retinol-Binding Protein 4 in Patients with Alopecia Areata and Androgenetic Alopecia
Higher RBP4 levels found in people with two types of hair loss.
research Alopecia Areata Profiling Shows TH1, TH2, and IL-23 Cytokine Activation Without Parallel TH17/TH22 Skewing
Alopecia areata involves immune activation in the scalp, suggesting treatments targeting TH1, TH2, and IL-23 pathways.
research Cutaneous Latanoprost in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Applying latanoprost on skin can stimulate hair growth with minimal side effects.
research JAK Inhibitor Baricitinib in the Treatment of Oral Lichen Planus: A Case Report
Baricitinib may effectively treat oral lichen planus.
research Non-Ablative Fractional Laser as an Emerging Treatment for Alopecia Areata
Combining corticosteroids and non-ablative fractional laser therapy may effectively treat extensive alopecia areata.
research Oxidative Damage Control in a Human Mini-Organ: Nrf2 Activation Protects Against Oxidative Stress-Induced Hair Growth Inhibition
Activating Nrf2 protects human hair follicles from oxidative stress and helps prevent hair growth inhibition.
research Increased Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor in the Sera of Patients with Extensive Alopecia Areata
Patients with severe alopecia areata have higher levels of MIF, which decrease after successful treatment.
research Efficacy and Safety of Different JAK Inhibitors in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata: A Network Meta-Analysis
Oral baricitinib and ruxolitinib are effective and safe for treating alopecia areata.
research iNOS Inhibits Hair Regeneration in Obese Diabetic (ob/ob) Mice
iNOS contributes to hair loss in obese diabetic mice and blocking it may encourage hair growth.
research Non-FDA-Approved Uses of Apremilast in Dermatology: A Review of Current Available Literature
Apremilast shows promise for several skin conditions but needs more research.
research Serum Prolactin Levels in Dermatological Diseases: A Case-Control Study
People with certain skin diseases have higher levels of the hormone prolactin in their blood.
research Ophiasis Alopecia Areata in a Patient With Spondyloarthritis on Secukinumab: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Secukinumab can cause hair loss, which may improve after stopping the medication.
research Nitroglycerin in Dermatology
Nitroglycerin ointment is now used to treat several skin conditions with fewer side effects.
research Alopecia Totalis Treated with 1064 nm Picosecond Nd:YAG Laser: A Case Report
Laser therapy might help regrow hair in alopecia totalis better than steroids alone.