research Immunology of Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata, a type of hair loss, is likely an autoimmune disease with a genetic link, but its exact cause is still unknown.
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research Early Stage Alopecia Areata Is Associated With Inflammation in the Upper Dermis and Damage to the Hair Follicle Infundibulum
Early stage bald spots are linked to skin inflammation and damage to the upper part of the hair follicle.
research Hair and Nail Involvement in Lupus Erythematosus
Lupus can cause hair loss and nail changes, with treatments available for both.
research The Etiology and Pathogenesis of Alopecia Areata
The cause of alopecia areata is likely a mix of genetics, immune system issues, and environmental factors, with more research needed to understand it fully.
research Alopecia Areata: Clinical Perspective and an Insight into Pathogenesis
Alopecia areata causes hair loss due to an immune attack on hair follicles, influenced by genetics and environment.
research Unsuccessful Treatment of Alopecia Areata with Simvastatin/Ezetimibe: Experience in 12 Patients
Simvastatin/ezetimibe did not effectively treat severe alopecia areata and caused side effects in some patients.
research Extensive Alopecia Areata: Not Necessarily Recalcitrant to Therapy
Some people with severe, long-lasting baldness responded well to a specific combination treatment.
research Prognostic Factors That Affect the Response to Topical Treatment in Patchy Alopecia Areata
Certain factors like allergies, nail problems, and hair loss patterns can predict how well someone with patchy hair loss will respond to skin cream treatments.
research Dermatologic Adverse Events from Cancer Treatments
Cancer treatments can cause skin-related side effects that may affect patient quality of life and require changes in treatment.
research Diagnostic Challenges in Determining Alopecia Areata
Diagnosing alopecia areata is challenging and requires careful examination and various tests to distinguish it from other hair loss types.
research Efficacy of Topical Latanoprost Versus Topical Minoxidil in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata: Clinical and Dermoscopic Study
Latanoprost is more effective than minoxidil for treating alopecia areata.
research Local Treatments for Alopecia Areata: An Update
Various local treatments for alopecia areata show promise, but individualized plans and more research are needed.
research Impact and Management of Loss of Eyebrows and Eyelashes
The document concludes that identifying the cause of eyebrow and eyelash loss is key to treating it and improving quality of life.
research Comparative Trial on Efficacy of Topical Contact Immunotherapy with Dinitrochlorobenzene and Diphenylcyclopropenone in Alopecia Areata
Diphenylcyclopropenone is more effective and has fewer side effects than dinitrochlorobenzene for treating alopecia areata.
research Autoimmune Liver Disease in Children
Autoimmune hepatitis in children often affects girls and can be treated successfully with medication.
research Screening Guidelines for Thyroid Function in Children with Alopecia Areata
Children with alopecia areata should only get thyroid screening if they have Down syndrome, a family history of thyroid disease, atopy, or signs of thyroid problems.
research Hair Changes Due to Drugs
Some drugs can cause reversible hair loss, but certain chemotherapy drugs may lead to permanent hair loss; drugs can also change hair color and texture.
research Trichoscopy and Trichogram: Diagnostic Methods for Hair and Scalp Disorders
Trichoscopy and trichogram are useful for diagnosing hair and scalp conditions.
research Australasian Society for Dermatology Research Meeting, May 2007
The document suggests a bacteria plays a significant role in acne rosacea and that white hair can regain color after transplant, meriting more research on reversing grey hair.
research Diffuse Hair Loss: Could the Patient Have an Eating Disorder?
Eating disorders can cause hair loss in patients.
research Post-Steroid Panniculitis: A Lost and Forgotten Entity?
Post-steroid panniculitis is now rare because doctors taper steroids more carefully.
research N02. Hair and Nails
Researchers found new hair and nail genes, how hair reacts to UV, differences in white and pigmented hair growth, nerve changes in alopecia, treatments for baldness and alopecia, a toenail condition linked to a genetic disorder, and that nail fungus is more common in people with psoriasis.
research British Association of Dermatologists’ Guidelines for the Management of Alopecia Areata 2012
Guidelines suggest various treatments for alopecia areata, but leaving it untreated is also an option as 80% cases may recover on their own.
research Drug-Induced Skin, Nail, and Hair Disorders
Some drugs can cause skin, nail, and hair problems, which are important for healthcare professionals to recognize and report.
research Cutaneous Reactions to Recombinant Cytokine Therapy
Recombinant cytokine therapy can cause skin reactions ranging from mild to severe.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Retrospective Clinical Review of 62 Patients with Treatment Outcome and Long-Term Follow-Up
The treatment helped reduce symptoms and stabilize the hairline in most patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, but hair regrowth was limited.
research Acute Diffuse And Total Alopecia: A New Subtype Of Alopecia Areata With A Favorable Prognosis
A new type of rapid hair loss called ADTA usually gets better on its own within 6 months.
research Review Article: Dermatological Complications of Immunosuppressive and Anti-TNF Therapy in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Immunosuppressive and anti-TNF therapies in IBD patients can increase the risk of skin cancer and cause various skin issues.
research Advances in the Management of Alopecia Areata
New treatments for severe hair loss often fail, but some patients see hair regrowth with specific therapies, and treatment should be tailored to the individual's situation.
research Systemic Treatments for Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review
No systemic treatment for alopecia areata has strong evidence of effectiveness.