Level D· Scientific groundwork from lab and animal studiesNarrative ReviewEurope PMCOpen access

An Updated Review on Current Treatment of Alopecia Areata and Newer Therapeutic Options

Malhotra K., Madke B.

Narrative Review on Scar, Hair Loss, published in Int J Trichology (2023) — summary generated from the PubMed abstract.

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Level D· Scientific groundwork from lab and animal studiesEvidence level of this study

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Study type
Narrative Review
Journal
Int J Trichology (2023)
Reported sample size
—
Source database
Europe PMC
PMID
37305188
PMCID
PMC10251289
DOI
10.4103/ijt.ijt_28_21
Citations
25

Abstract (original English)

Alopecia areata (AA) is a dermatological disease that causes nonscarring hair loss. It can occur at any age and has an unpredictable and variable evolution in individuals. The aim of this review is to provide an update on the novel therapies currently being used, as well as upcoming therapeutic options in the treatment of AA.

What this study does not prove

  • • This study does not prove SVF is an approved treatment or a replacement for standard care.
  • • This is a narrative review: it collects no new patient data and does not systematically appraise evidence quality.

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Evidence from laboratory and animal studies provides groundwork for understanding mechanisms and potential before human studies continue.

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