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May 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This retrospective cohort study found no significant association between Janus kinase inhibitors and increased malignancy risk in alopecia areata patients, but traditional immunosuppressants were linked to higher risks of internal and hematologic malignancies.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, researchers analyzed data from male psoriasis patients and reported the association between psoriasis management medications and male infertility, noting the scarcity of existing data on this topic.
July 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This retrospective cohort study found that individuals with alopecia totalis or universalis have a higher prevalence of systemic autoimmune diseases, particularly endocrine diseases and inflammatory bowel disease, compared to those with patchy alopecia areata.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Alopecia areata patients are more likely to develop keloids, especially if they also have atopic dermatitis.
January 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors do not increase osteoporosis risk in women with certain hair loss conditions.