Cardiac, Metabolic Morbidity Highly Prevalent in Patients with Alopecia Areata
The largest study examining the relationship between alopecia areata and cardiovascular disease in a US cohort is reviewed.
Alopecia Areata
Pediatric Alopecia Areata Correlates With Autoimmune and Metabolic Disorders
The prevalence of comorbidities in pediatric patients with alopecia areata was determined, using a large de-identified aggregated patient database.
Fractional Laser Therapy May Present Therapeutic Alternative in Chronic Alopecia Areata
For patients with chronic alopecia areata, fractional laser treatment may present a therapeutic alternative.
Antihistamine Treatment Improves Hair Regrowth
Antihistamine treatment in conjunction with SC and TC treatment shows hair regrowth in patients with alopecia areataꟷwith no known adverse events.
Investigational Oral JAK Inhibitor Gets Breakthrough Therapy Status for Alopecia Areata
The FDA has granted Breakthrough Therapy designation to CTP-543 (Concert Pharmaceuticals), an oral Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor for alopecia areata.
Antihistamines, Dupilumab May Improve Hair Growth in Alopecia Areata
Some antihistamines may serve as potential monotherapy or adjunct therapy for alopecia areata.
Depression Raises Risk for Developing Autoimmune Skin Disease
Insufficiency of T-regulatory cells, which maintain immune system equilibrium and inhibit proinflammatory cell responses, may be a factor in the pathogenesis of MDD.
Androgen Hormone Levels Linked to Increased Risk and Severity of COVID-19?
The lower rate of severe COVID-19 infection in women and children may be because of their lower androgen receptor expression.
Bidirectional Association of Alopecia Areata and Depression Found in Siblings
Shared familial mechanisms may underlie alopecia areata and major depressive disorder, and suggest a bidirectional association.
Content-Valid Patient-Reported Outcome Measure Developed for Alopecia Areata
A novel patient-reported outcome measure allows scalp hair loss to be characterized into clinically meaningful gradations from 0% to 100% missing scalp hair.
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