September 2020 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” In this case study, a 69-year-old woman with pityriasis rubra pilaris developed a scarring alopecia with lichen-planopilaris-like features, which responded well to early treatment.
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January 2021 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” This case report describes a rare instance of alopecia areata linked to nivolumab treatment in a patient with hepatocellular carcinoma.
January 2025 in “Dialnet (Universidad de la Rioja)” In this case study, a 14-year-old male with treatment-resistant diffuse alopecia areata experienced complete hair regrowth after three monthly sessions of microneedling combined with triamcinolone, dutasteride, and synthetic exosomes, suggesting this therapy might enhance outcomes in refractory cases.
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June 1994 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that a non-scarring alopecia in C3H/HeJ mice resembles human alopecia areata and may serve as a valuable model for studying specific subtypes of the human condition.
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October 2012 in “Headache The Journal of Head and Face Pain” This study reports cutaneous atrophy and alopecia in four patients following greater occipital nerve blockade with triamcinolone and lidocaine, suggesting that alternative steroids may reduce these side effects.