Phototherapy for Alopecia Areata: Current Evidence and Clinical Considerations
Alopecia areata (AA) is driven by immune-mediated attack on the anagen hair follicle, with cytotoxic and helper T cells playing a central pathogenic role. While…
Category: Alopecia Areata
What are the environmental factors that activate alopecia areata ?
The precise causes that trigger the onset of alopecia areata, a complex autoimmune condition characterized by non-scarring hair loss, remain elusive. However, contemporary research has…
Why Does Hair Follicle Tissue Destruction Not Occur in Alopecia Areata?
Alopecia areata (AA), an autoimmune condition targeting hair follicles, presents an intriguing deviation from this typical pattern of autoimmune tissue destruction. Unlike other autoimmune diseases,…
Celiac Disease-Associated Alopecia Areata
Introduction: Celiac disease (CD) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by an inappropriate immune response to gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. This…
Potential Links Between Hair Color and Risk of Developing Alopecia Areata
Introduction: Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune disorder most often characterized by patchy hair loss that can significantly impact the quality of life for those…
The Interplay between Alopecia Areata and Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Introduction: Alopecia areata (AA) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are both autoimmune conditions that significantly affect patients’ lives. Recent studies have shown a notable association…
Ghost Lick Alopecia and Ghost Shaved Head: An Intersection of Culture, Belief, and Medicine
In the annals of medical history, particularly within the rich tapestry of ancient Chinese culture, the condition we now recognize as alopecia areata was once…
What are the chances of children inheriting alopecia areata from a parent ?
Some people with alopecia areata become worried that they may transfer the condition to any children they may have in the future. Alopecia areata is…
Problems with Sweating and Alopecia Areata: Understanding the Mechanisms
Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune condition characterized by the sudden loss of hair on the scalp and sometimes other parts of the body. It…