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research Evaluation of SALT score severity in correlation with trichoscopic findings in alopecia areata: a study of 303 patients

7 citations , March 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research”

This study found that trichoscopy is essential for evaluating the severity of alopecia areata and predicting treatment responses, contributing to more personalized patient management.

research 125: Individual Severity of Alopecia Tool (SALT) score trajectories of roll-over adolescent patients with alopecia areata (AA) treated with ritlecitinib in the ongoing long-term, open-label, phase 3 ALLEGRO-LT study

March 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Alopecia Areata: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Recommendations of the Polish Dermatological Society, Part 1: Diagnosis and Severity Assessment

research Alopecia areata. Diagnostic and therapeutic recommendations of the Polish Dermatological Society. Part 1. Diagnosis and severity assessment

January 2023 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny”

There are two main types of alopecia areata with different severity, and diagnosis is made through clinical examination and trichoscopy, influencing treatment choices.

research Two‐dimensional planimetry for alopecia areata severity evaluation compared with severity of alopecia tool: A pilot study

August 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology”

This study found that using planimetric surface area measurement might be a useful supplementary method to improve the accuracy of SALT scoring in alopecia areata, particularly for scores S1 to S3.

Visualizing Severity Of Alopecia Tool Scores In The Clinical Setting Using Patient Images From A Clinical Trial

research Visualizing Severity of Alopecia Tool (SALT) scores in the clinical setting using patient images from a clinical trial

January 2024 in “JEADV clinical practice”

This article reviews how SALT scores are used in clinical trials for alopecia areata and provides patient images to help clinicians understand and apply these scores in practice; it reports no new clinical results.

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community The Real Cause Of Androgenetic Alopecia

675 upvotes 1 year ago

Androgenetic alopecia is caused by DHT affecting hair growth. Finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hair loss by blocking DHT and promoting hair growth.

community is there anything that stops hair loss?

8 upvotes 1 year ago

A user is experiencing rapid hair loss and has been diagnosed with telogen effluvium by multiple dermatologists, but doubts the diagnosis due to the severity and speed of the hair loss. They are considering various treatments like spironolactone, estradiol, and possibly finasteride, while also exploring the possibility of hormonal imbalances or autoimmune issues.

community Watching my younger brother bald hurts so much.

in Treatment 265 upvotes 2 years ago

A 19-year-old is distressed about his 17-year-old autistic brother's hair loss, projecting his own insecurities despite being on finasteride and dutasteride. Replies suggest the brother might not care about balding, and the poster should address his own issues.

community Fats on your Head to Stop Hair Loss?

140 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses the potential of long-chain unsaturated fatty acids, like oleic and linoleic acid, as an additional treatment for hair loss, which may inhibit the enzyme responsible for converting testosterone to DHT and promote hair growth. Users humorously suggest using oils topically and discuss other hair loss treatments, but the main focus is on the science behind fatty acids and their role in hair health.

community Insane shed 3 months on Fin + Min Oral

88 upvotes 3 months ago

The user experienced severe hair shedding after starting oral Minoxidil and Finasteride, possibly due to stress from a breakup. Many suggest the shedding resembles alopecia areata and recommend seeing a doctor immediately.

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learn Alopecia Areata

autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss

learn Hydrocortisone

When should hydrocortisone be used for hair loss — is it only for irritated scalps or also alopecia areata? Hydrocortisone is a low-potency topical steroid whose labelled use is calming scalp irritation such as dermatitis; for alopecia areata no verified human trial supports it on its own, and dermatologists generally use stronger prescription corticosteroids instead.

learn GHK-Cu

Heard alopecia areata leaves scar-like spots? Some peptides are helping those areas regrow hair. Alopecia areata patches usually still have living follicles. Peptides are being studied as a possible add-on, but the evidence is small and early. See a dermatologist for treatment.

learn Salicylic acid

What makes alopecia areata different from other types of hair loss, and can topical Salicylic acid treatments help regrow the affected areas? Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition, and salicylic acid does not promote hair regrowth.

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