Alopecia Areata: Clinical Characteristics of Those With and Without Poliosis
Poliosis may be induced among elderly persons with AA who have a poor melanocyte reservoir status.
Alopecia Areata
Subcutaneous Dupilumab Initiates Hair Regrowth in Patient With Alopecia Totalis, Atopic Dermatitis
Dupilumab, commonly used for eczema, may be effective for hair regrowth in patients with alopecia totalis and atopic dermatitis.
Low-Dose Ruxolitinib May Promote Hair Regrowth in Severe Alopecia
Complete or near-complete hair regrowth occurred in 5 patients, with a 98% improvement in the Severity of Alopecia Tool score.
Disease Extent, Nail Involvement May Predict Clinical Outcomes of Contact Immunotherapy for Alopecia Areata
Hair growth outcomes with contact immunotherapy for alopecia areata were associated with many factors and there was a significant variability in the criteria used.
Mental Health Hospitalizations in Patients With Alopecia Areata
Patients with alopecia areata may have multiple risk factors for mental health disorders, including psychological distress and impaired quality of life.
Oral JAK3 Inhibitor Granted Breakthrough Tx Designation for Alopecia Areata
PF-06651600 is an investigational oral Janus kinase 3 (JAK3) inhibitor that is being evaluated in a Phase 2 study which will assess the treatment based on changes from baseline in Severity of Alopecia Tool (SALT) score.
Alopecia Areata Has Significant Effect on Quality of Life in Adult, Pediatric Patients
Patients were most often affected by feelings of embarrassment and self-consciousness, followed by effects on social and leisure activities.
Alopecia Effectively Treated With Carboxytherapy
Carboxytherapy is a promising therapeutic treatment option for patchy alopecia areata and could be used as an adjuvant therapy of androgenetic alopecia.
FDA Fast-Tracks Alopecia Areata Treatment
The FDA has granted Fast Track designation for CTP-543, a novel oral Janus kinase inhibitor for the treatment of moderate-to-severe alopecia areata, which currently has no approved treatments.
Guidelines: Screening Thyroid Function in Pediatric Alopecia Areata
Restricting the number of thyroid function screenings performed could reduce health care costs, standardize clinical practices, and eliminate unnecessary testing.
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