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September 2018 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” This review suggests that oral prednisolone pulse therapy and oral inosiplex may be effective for alopecia areata, but robust evidence from randomized controlled trials is lacking, highlighting the need for better-designed future studies.
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May 2011 in “Dermatologic therapy” This article reviews side effects and relapse rates of various systemic treatments for severe alopecia areata, reporting no new clinical findings.
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April 2025 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” In this study, a retrospective analysis at Erasmus University Medical Center found that methotrexate and cyclosporine A may be most effective for lichen planopilaris and cyclosporine A and retinoids for frontal fibrosing alopecia, although side effects were a concern.
April 2026 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The authors concluded that for alopecia areata, addressing psychosocial well-being and social functioning is crucial, as the burden of the condition extends beyond visible hair loss and includes substantial inequities in treatment access.
March 2026 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study found that patients with chronic, persistent alopecia areata experience significant psychosocial impairments unrelated to scalp hair loss, which influence their decision to start systemic therapy.