May 2024 in “AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences” This study observed that recurrent alopecia areata patients with salmon patches on the nape often had severe disease, particularly alopecia areata ophiasis, which was more common in females.
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May 2007 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This report describes five patients who experienced hair loss with discomfort and scarring after undergoing salon hair relaxer treatments, regardless of whether 'lye' or 'no lye' products were used.
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December 2024 in “Science, Engineering and Health Studies” This review article discusses recent advances in transdermal drug delivery using nanocomposite systems, which improve drug absorption and release across the skin, allowing both hydrophobic and hydrophilic drugs to be effectively delivered while minimizing side effects.
April 2023 in “Iraqi postgraduate medical journal” This study found that combining microneedling with clobetasol propionate 0.05% cream significantly improved complete hair regrowth in alopecia areata patches compared to using the cream alone, with nearly double the rate of full hair regrowth observed in the combination treatment group.
This narrative review concludes that long-term randomized controlled trials are needed to establish clear guidelines for testosterone therapy in women, given the lack of FDA-approved formulations and the variable quality of current treatments.