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Combination of topical garlic gel and betamethasone valerate cream in the treatment of localized alopecia areata: A double-blind randomized controlled study
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Introduction
Alopecia areata is characterized by round or oval patches of nonscarring hair loss. Men and women are equally affected and the prevalence is almost the same for all ethnic groups.[1],[2],[3] It is a common disease and at any given time, about 0.2% of people are involved with alopecia areata and 1.7% of the populations experience an episode of alopecia areata during their lifetime.[4],[5],[6] The etiology and pathogenesis of alopecia areata is still uncertain, but many fact...
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Combination of topical garlic gel and betamethasone valerate cream in the treatment of localized alopecia areata: A double-blind randomized controlled study
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
; Introduction Alopecia areata is characterized by round or oval patches of nonscarring hair loss. Men and women are equally affected and the prevalence is almost the same for all ethnic groups.[123] It is a common disease and at any given time, about 0.2% of people are involved with alopecia areata
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Topical immunomodulators in dermatology
Journal of Postgraduate Medicine
; The skin is a large immune organ. It consists of keratinocytes that play a key role in immune recognition by producing a variety of cytokines. It also contains antigen-presenting cells (Langerhans cells) that communicate with immunocompetent T lymphocytes in the dermis and provide an optimum
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Alopecia areata.
American Family Physician
; Alopecia areata is an idiopathic, asymptomatic, nonscarring disorder characterized by single or multiple patches of well-demarcated hair loss (Figures 1 and 2). Males and females are equally affected; most patients are in the third to sixth decade. [1,2] Although the hair loss is usually localized,
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Future of AA Tx
Dermatology Times
; Active research efforts expected to better patient management Chicago - Future advances in the management of patients with alopecia areata are expected to emerge from ongoing efforts aiming to facilitate clinical research studies and gain a better understanding of the immunological disease
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Helping patients cope with chronic alopecia areata.(Disease Management)
Dermatology Nursing
; ... research and treatment. * A link to sign up for the national Alopecia Areata Registry. * A quarterly newsletter that includes news about research and treatment, personal stories, cosmetic tips, and KidNet, a special kids section. * An annual International ...
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FISCAL 2000 LABOR HHS APPROPRIATIONS:JACKIE OMENITSCH
Congressional Testimony
; ... areata believe that they are vulnerable to the stares and grimaces of those around them. People have lost their jobs. A noted news anchor lost his on-air job because he was suddenly perceived as being unappealing. This lack of being appealing (either real ...
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Scientists find evidence of genetic susceptibility for alopecia areata.(RESEARCH NEWS)(Clinical report)
Dermatology Nursing
; Scientists supported by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) have identified loci on four chromosomes that appear to play a role in the development of alopecia areata, a common autoimmune disease characterized by patchy hair loss that can eventually
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Alopecia universalis in Down syndrome: Response to therapy
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
; Sir, Patients with Down syndrome have increased prevalence of common dermatological conditions like folliculitis, atopy and vitiligo, besides having increased incidence of peculiar dermatoses like syringomas, milia-like calcinosis, acanthosis nigricans and elastosis perforans serpiginosa.[12] The
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Help patients with Alopecia Areata and win a free trip.(DNA NEWS)
Dermatology Nursing
; We are fortunate to have a natural partnership between the Dermatology Nurses Association (DNA) and the National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF) to promote the Alopecia Areata Registry. With the DNA's mission highlighting the importance to develop and promote education and nursing leadership in
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Topical sensitizers in alopecia areata.(Disease Management)
Dermatology Nursing
; Though many therapies exist for alopecia areata, one of the most unique is topical sensitization. By altering the pathogenic inflammatory response with few side effects, sensitizers @r an attractive treatment option for many patients with alopecia areata, including those who have previously failed
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