Antihistamines, Dupilumab May Improve Hair Growth in Alopecia Areata
Some antihistamines may serve as potential monotherapy or adjunct therapy for alopecia areata.
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.
Consensus-Based Guidance on Management of Alopecia Areata
Although consensus was achieved on a number of alopecia areata treatment topics, the survey also revealed areas in which expert consensus is lacking.
Off-Label Prescribing in Dermatology
The off-label use of treatments is especially prevalent in dermatology as the need for effective therapies outpaces the approval process. Experts discuss the most commonly employed treatments, the ethical implications of off-label use, and the need for patient education.
IV Pulse Dexamethasone Plus [KL1] Topical Corticosteroids for Severe Pediatric Alopecia Areata
Researchers compared 1-day intravenous dexamethasone pulses with 3-day pulses in a small cohort of children and adolescents with severe AA.
C-Reactive Protein Levels Potential Hematologic Marker of Severity in Alopecia Areata
Researchers believe their study to be among the first to show the relationship between the hematologic and inflammatory parameters of alopecia areata and disease severity.
Patients With Alopecia Areata at Increased Risk for Depression and Anxiety
Researchers completed a comprehensive meta-analysis examining existing literature to study the relationship between alopecia areata, anxiety, and depression.
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