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…
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The Ferriman-Gallwey Score: An Essential Tool for Assessing Hirsutism
Introduction: Hirsutism, characterized by excessive terminal hair growth in women in a male-pattern distribution, is a common clinical condition with significant psychological and social implications.…
An Overview of Scarring Alopecias
Scarring alopecias, sometimes also known as cicatricial alopecias, represent a heterogeneous group of disorders that result in irreversible hair loss due to the destruction of…
Is Pattern Hair Loss Becoming More Common ?
Introduction: Androgenetic alopecia (AGA), commonly known as male or female pattern hair loss, is the most prevalent form of hair loss in adults. It affects…
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…
Epidemiology – Exploring the Prevalence of Androgenetic Alopecia across Different Ethnicities and Regions of the World
Androgenetic alopecia (AGA), commonly known as pattern hair loss, is a prevalent condition affecting both men and women worldwide. Characterized by a progressive reduction in…
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…
Is Androgenetic Alopecia – Pattern Hair Loss – Becoming More Common?
Introduction: Androgenetic alopecia (AGA), commonly known as male or female pattern hair loss, is the most prevalent form of hair loss in adults. It affects…
An Overview of Alopecia Areata
Introduction: Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition characterized by non-scarring hair loss, affecting individuals of all ages, genders, and ethnicities. It is marked by the…