16 citations
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March 2015 in “Dermatologic therapy” This study reported two cases of alopecia areata where hair regrowth was achieved with zinc gluconate and sulfur amino acids after relapse post-PUVA cessation, suggesting potential zinc responsiveness in some patients.
14 citations
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February 2021 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This article reports a case of rapidly progressive alopecia areata totalis in a COVID-19 patient that did not respond to treatment with tofacitinib; no new clinical results are discussed.
14 citations
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June 2019 in “Dermatologic therapy” This study found that autologous platelet-rich plasma injections showed no significant effect on hair regrowth in patients with alopecia areata totalis.
5 citations
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May 2015 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Topical corticosteroids can help treat severe alopecia areata when other treatments fail.
This case report described a five-year-old girl with alopecia areata totalis who experienced significant hair regrowth after receiving dental rehabilitation for extensive untreated caries and chronic oral infection, suggesting a possible link between chronic oral infection and alopecia areata.
September 2025 in “Annals of African Medicine” June 2023 in “Biological & clinical sciences research journal” This randomized controlled trial found that methotrexate, particularly when combined with low-dose prednisone, was effective in promoting hair regrowth in patients with alopecia areata totalis, with the combination treatment showing higher efficacy and faster results.
October 2014 in “Aktuelle Dermatologie” This case report describes a 19-year-old with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome developing alopecia areata totalis, discussing potential connections and treatment options like methylprednisolone pulse therapy, but reports no new clinical results.
This case report describes a 21-year-old man with alopecia areata presenting as a U-shaped hair loss pattern resembling Hamilton grade VII male-pattern baldness, with no signs of inflammation or related conditions.
June 2026 in “JAAD Case Reports” 78 citations
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July 1984 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
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April 2021 in “Cureus” In this study, 62.7% of patients with alopecia areata had deficient vitamin D levels, yet there was no significant link between these levels and specific alopecia areata patterns.
2 citations
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December 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study reported that in Hispanic/Latinx patients with alopecia areata, rheumatoid arthritis was a common autoimmune comorbidity, and gastroesophageal reflux disease was notably more prevalent than in other populations with alopecia areata.
January 2003 in “Steinkopff eBooks” This review discusses the incidence, demographics, and associated conditions of alopecia areata and provides no new clinical findings.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” In this case report at Dr Batra’s Homeopathy Clinic, individualized classical homeopathy over 54 months led to sustained hair regrowth and disease stabilization in a patient with chronic alopecia areata, illustrating the potential benefits of holistic treatment approaches in managing this condition.
238 citations
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November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, tofacitinib was reported to improve scalp hair regrowth in patients with severe alopecia areata, alopecia totalis, and alopecia universalis, showing a higher response in alopecia areata.
222 citations
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September 2016 in “JCI insight” This research overview highlights that although JAK inhibitors show promise as potential treatments for alopecia areata based on recent insights into the disease mechanism, their efficacy has not yet been thoroughly evaluated in a systematic manner.
182 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This article reviews current and emerging treatments for alopecia areata, including Janus kinase inhibitors, highlighting variability in clinical outcomes and the lack of sustained remission.
182 citations
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October 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” These guidelines for alopecia areata management, prepared by the British Association of Dermatologists, provide evidence-based treatment recommendations and insights into the condition's epidemiology, diagnosis, and investigation.
164 citations
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April 2008 in “Cochrane library” This review of interventions for alopecia areata found no significant treatment benefits for hair growth compared to placebo, indicating a need for larger, well-conducted studies.
161 citations
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March 1992 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study analyzed survey responses from 800 alopecia areata patients and found a possible genetic association with increased insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus in relatives but not in the patients themselves.
117 citations
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February 1996 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that monthly oral prednisolone pulses of 300 mg were effective and safe for treating widespread alopecia areata, with 58.3% of patients achieving cosmetically acceptable hair growth.
104 citations
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March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil helps hair growth in 63.6% of alopecia patients, with 27.3% having excellent results.
100 citations
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July 2006 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that intralesional triamcinolone acetonide injections using a needleless injector led to rapid hair regrowth in patients with limited alopecia areata, while lasting growth was rare in alopecia totalis.
95 citations
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November 2018 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” This consensus statement outlines a treatment algorithm for alopecia areata, discussing when to consider systemic treatment and how to assess outcomes, without providing new clinical results.
84 citations
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August 1991 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that 67% of children treated with diphencyprone for alopecia areata or alopecia totalis regrew scalp hair, with 33% achieving complete regrowth.
80 citations
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October 1983 in “BMJ” This study found that 1% topical minoxidil induced significant hair regrowth in patients with alopecia areata, though it was less effective for those with extensive hair loss such as alopecia totalis and universalis.
69 citations
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December 2006 in “Archives of dermatology” This entry contains no research abstract, so no scientific findings or conclusions are reported.
57 citations
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December 1960 in “Archives of Dermatology” This introduction reviews historical use of steroids for alopecia treatment, mentioning early cases of hair regrowth with cortisone acetate but provides no new clinical data.
55 citations
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December 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology” This review discusses two genetic disorders affecting biotin metabolism, each resulting in distinctive skin and hair manifestations, and outlines the associated serious metabolic complications.