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Decreased Serum Ferritin is Associated With Alopecia in Women [PDF]

open access: yes, 2003
Alopecia in women is a common problem, and conflicting observational data have failed to determine whether an association exists between alopecia and iron deficiency in women.
Kessler, Lisa Jay   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Do Alopecia Areata and Hair Colour Have a Shared Genetic Component?

open access: yesExperimental Dermatology, Volume 35, Issue 6, June 2026.
The aim of our study was to determine whether hair colour and the risk of developing alopecia areata (AA) share a genetic basis. While we found no evidence for a broadly shared polygenic background, our analyses revealed suggestive evidence that genetically predicted blond hair is associated with a reduced risk of AA. ABSTRACT Alopecia areata (AA) is a
Leonie Rieger‐Molitor   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Quality of Life in Alopecia Areata: A Sample of Tunisian Patients

open access: yesDermatology Research and Practice, 2013
Background. Alopecia areata (AA) has a significant impact on the quality of life and social interaction of those suffering from it. Our aim was to assess the impact of AA on the quality of life. Methods.
Jawaher Masmoudi   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Real‐World Outcomes of Baricitinib and Ritlecitinib in Refractory Alopecia Areata: Response Predictors and Relapse After Discontinuation or Dose Reduction

open access: yesThe Journal of Dermatology, Volume 53, Issue 5, Page 746-757, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Baricitinib and ritlecitinib are newly approved systemic Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors for severe, refractory alopecia areata (AA). Although clinical trials have demonstrated their efficacy, real‐world evidence remains limited, particularly regarding predictors of response and outcomes following treatment interruption or dose tapering.
Rina Hayashi   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Pulse steroid therapy for children's severe Alopecia areata? [PDF]

open access: yes, 1997
Seven children with severe, rapidly evolving alopecia areata (AA) were treated with pulse Steroid therapy (PST). AA had been present for 3-44 weeks and involved more than 30% of the scalp. One patient had alopecia totalis. Intravenous methylprednisolone (
Goens, Jean   +4 more
core  

Efficacy and Safety of Methotrexate in Combination with Mini Pulse Doses of Methylprednisolone in Severe Alopecia Areata. The Vietnamese Experience [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Treatment of severe alopecia areata remains very difficult, especially in alopecia areata totalis and alopecia areata universalis.
Hau, Khang Tran   +32 more
core   +1 more source

Real‐World Efficacy and Safety of Tofacitinib for Patients With Alopecia Areata: A Retrospective Multi‐Center Cohort Study

open access: yesClinical and Translational Science, Volume 19, Issue 5, May 2026.
ABSTRACT The approval of baricitinib and ritlecitinib for alopecia areata (AA) marks the beginning of the Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor era in AA treatment. Tofacitinib, a first‐generation JAK1/3 inhibitor, has theoretical potential to treat AA; however, real‐world evidence, particularly on comparative outcomes across patient subgroups and patient ...
Yifan Jin   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ritlecitinib: Efficacy of a Novel Therapy for Severe Alopecia Areata in Patients Aged 12 Years and Older

open access: yesActas Dermo-Sifiliográficas
Alopecia areata (AA) is a dermatological disease of immune origin characterized by partial or total hair loss of the scalp (alopecia totalis) or the whole body (alopecia universalis).
S. Vañó-Galván   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Immunohistochemical and Electron Microscopic Characterization of the Cellular Infiltrate in Alopecia (Areata, Totalis, and Universalis) [PDF]

open access: yes, 1984
The inflammatory cell infiltrates in scalp skin of 35 patients, 20 with alopecia areata (AA), 7 with totalis, and 8 with universalis were characterized with the ANAE (α-naphthylacetate esterase) marker, monoclonal antibodies, and electron microscopy.As ...
Ursula Kianto   +9 more
core   +1 more source

Navigating the Complexities of Alopecia Areata: A Comprehensive Analysis [PDF]

open access: yes, 2023
One prevalent type of body and head hair loss that doesn\u27t leave scars is called alopecia areata (AA). In this Review, we studied the Pathogenesis of Alopecia Areata, Epidemiology, Cells implicated in alopecia areata immune reactions, Immunology ...
Anshu   +5 more
core   +1 more source

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