Cure Research for Alopecia Areata

Medical Research Breakthroughs and Alopecia Areata

Alopecia areata: Researchers in Australia have found patients with patchy hair loss or alopecia areata should understand that there is no reliable, safe, effective, long-term treatment for the regrowth of hair. Alopecia areata means patchy hair loss occurring commonly over the scalp and some parts of body, affecting people less than 20 yrs of age. This is commonly caused when the immune system attacks the hair follicle. It has also been linked with emotional and physical stress and in some the cause in unknown. The studies, measured the effectiveness of several treatments, including topical and oral corticosteroids and topical cyclosporine. These drugs dampen the immune system to try to stop it from becoming confused and attacking the body. Other treatments included in the study were photodynamic therapy (which exposes the skin to light) and topical minoxidil (Rogaine). The Researchers found none of these patients had significant hair growth post treatment. They suggest that patients undergoing the treatment must be explained about the outcomes and risks and other harmful effects of the treatment. If nothing is done, the hair grows spontaneously again. One small study also found application of onion juice on the bald patches showed hair regrowth and also has been used to treat infections. The person using any of the treatment must be completely educated about the risks of the treatment which may be harmful long term.

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Clinical Trials for Alopecia Areata

Some of the clinical trials for Alopecia Areata include:

• Alopecia Areata Registry - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Alefacept in Patients With Severe Scalp Alopecia Areata - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Alefacept
• Efficacy Study of Latanoprost and Bimatoprost Solutions in Promoting Eyelash Growth in Patients With Alopecia Areata - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Latanoprost (Xalatan),Bimatoprost (Lumigan)
• Plaquenil for Alopecia Areata, Alopecia Totalis - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Hydroxychloroquine
• Phase II Randomized Bilateral Comparison of Topical Targretin Gel 1% in Alopecia Areata - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Targretin Gel 1%
• more trials...»

Evidence Based Medicine Research for Alopecia Areata

Medical research papers related to Alopecia Areata include:

• Interventions for alopecia areata
• Subcutaneous efalizumab is not effective in the treatment of alopecia areata
• For a woman who develops alopecia areata is this associated with the use of combined oral contraception?
• What is the prognosis of not treating a teenager with alopecia areata?
• Betamethasone oral mini-pulse therapy compared with topical triamcinolone acetonide (0.1%) paste in oral lichen planus: A randomized comparative study
• Is a low level laser light brush (Hairmax) effective for treating hair loss?
• Non-Neoplastic Epithelial Disorders of the Vulva
• For women with a past history of alopecia areata, is it safe to use etongestrel implant (Implanon), for contraception?
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• Alopecia
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• Vitiligo
• Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome, Type II
• Are there any new treatments suggested for alopecia areata?
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• Are there any new treatments suggested for alopecia areata?
• What are the possible causes and investigations of a seven year old girl with hair loss affecting only the eyebrows and eyelashes?
• What are the possible causes and investigations of a seven year old girl with hair loss affecting only the eyebrows and eyelashes?
• Alopecia and Hair Loss
• What are the causes of hair loss affecting only the eyelashes - in a 50yr old menopausal woman?
• What are the possible causes of alopecia universalis in an otherwise fit and healthy 42 year old woman with normal thyroid function tests?
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• Tinea (Mixed)
• I have a teenage patient who has pitted nails -no family history or personal history of psoriasis. Are there any other causes of pitted nails?
• Pseudopelade, Brocq (Overview)

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