Association between Alopecia Areata and Natural Hair Color among White Individuals
Interesting study giving us more information regarding the possible cause of alopecia areata.
Alopecia areata continues to be a challenging condition to treat for many patients. Recently, there have been some significant developments with potentially dramatic impact in helping patients with the most severe cases of alopecia areata. Both involve oral medications that affect the immune system and therefore have potential side effects associated with them. Currently, there are clinical trials underway to see whether or not topical treatments can be as effective with less potential side effects. We hope to see positive results in the near future.
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The study published in the Lancet in January 2021 regarding long term clinical effects of recovered COVID-19 patients confirms what we have seen in our office over the past several months - increased rates of hair loss.
A recent study shows an association between finasteride use and psychological adverse events.
We have seen a vast increase in hair loss patients who have suffered from COVID.
This article shows more evidience that combination therapy is synergistic in treating hair loss. This study compares low-level light therapy alone and in combination with 5% minoxidil.
Informative review of nonsurgical hair loss treatment options in which Dr. Marc Avram was quoted. Very informative and would recommend to read it if you are concerned about hair loss and are wondering what your options are, before considering surgery.