scholarly journals Efficacy of plum blossom acupuncture on alopecia areata – A case report

2021 ◽  
pp. 395-397
Author(s):  
Sujithra Sreekumari Thanudhas
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Hair Loss ◽  
Alopecia Areata ◽  
Pharmacological Treatment ◽  
Hair Growth ◽  
Genetic Factors ◽  
The Past ◽  
Autoimmune Condition

Alopecia areata (AA) is a complex autoimmune condition that causes non-scarring hair loss and may present at any age. It typically presents with sharply demarcated round patches of hair loss. AA presents heterogeneously and is influenced by both environmental and genetic factors. There is no effective pharmacological treatment currently available for this disorder so far. We had an opportunity to treat a patient with AA using acupuncture. The patient was a 23-year-old male who presented to us with a complaint of sudden hair loss in patches in two demarcated round areas in a diameter of 2–3 cm on the back of the head for the past year. He was diagnosed as AA by AA progression index. After a long treatment course of about 3 months with acupuncture, this patient showed significant hair growth.

Hair Growth in a Patient with Alopecia Areata on Tocilizumab

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Chloe J. Walker ◽  
Kelly E. Flanagan ◽  
James T. Pathoulas ◽  
Isabel Pupo Wiss ◽  
Maryanne M. Senna
Keyword(s):  
Monoclonal Antibody ◽  
Autoimmune Disease ◽  
Hair Loss ◽  
Alopecia Areata ◽  
Interleukin 6 ◽  
Hair Growth ◽  
Posterior Uveitis ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Antibody Targeting ◽  
Growth Changes

<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> Tocilizumab (TCZ), a recombinant humanized antihuman monoclonal antibody targeting interleukin-6 (IL-6) signaling, is often utilized in the management of autoimmune disease. Few reports have demonstrated hair growth changes in patients on TCZ. <b><i>Case Presentation:</i></b> Herein, we review the literature and report a 21-year-old woman with progressive alopecia areata (AA) presenting with AA improvement while on TCZ for concomitant posterior uveitis. <b><i>Discussion:</i></b> Our case demonstrates the potential ability of TCZ to disrupt IL-6 signaling involved in AA, leading to hair loss and regrowth.

Disorders of Hair

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Q Del Rosso
Keyword(s):  
Hair Loss ◽  
Alopecia Areata ◽  
Hair Growth ◽  
Growth Cycle ◽  
Hair Follicles ◽  
Common Type ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
Androgenetic Alopecia ◽  
Broad Overview

A basic knowledge of the hair growth cycle is needed to evaluate disorders of hair growth. This chapter presents a broad overview of the physiology and evaluation of hair growth, as well as discussions of specific types of alopecia. The epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of androgenetic alopecia, the most common type of nonscarring hair loss, are covered. Diffuse hair shedding is generalized hair loss over the entire scalp. Diagnosis and treatment of telogen effluvium, anagen arrest (anagen effluvium), and other causes of diffuse hair shedding are covered in detail. Alopecia areata, typically characterized by patchy hair loss; cicatricial alopecia, which results from permanent scarring of the hair follicles; and miscellaneous causes of hair loss are also discussed. Tables list the causes of diffuse and cicatricial alopecia, telogen effluvium, and miscellaneous chemicals and categories of drugs that can cause alopecia, as well as miscellaneous causes of hair loss. Included is an algorithm outlining the approach to diagnosing nonscarring alopecia, as well as a variety of clinical photographs. This review contains 9 highly rendered figures, 6 tables, and 42 references.

scholarly journals Effective management of indralupta (alopecia areata) with jalaukavacharan - a case report

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (5th) ◽  
Author(s):  
Likhita Sureshrao Dhage ◽  
Pournima Daware
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Hair Loss ◽  
Alopecia Areata ◽  
Hair Follicles ◽  
Effective Management

 Panchkarma is said to be best treatment for disease curing by its root. According to Acharyas it is said that untreatable diseases can be treated with Raktamokshan . Raktamokshan is fifth karma among Panchkarma. Indralupta came under kshudra rogas.  Indralupta (alopecia areata) is the disease where hair loss in patient in the form of patches  over scalp is seen. Considering etiopathogenesis of Indralupta Vyadhi, Raktamokshan is said to be best treatment. In this case report, patient with Indralupta over scalp is treated with Jalaukavacharan. It not only work on localized hair loss but also promote hair follicles to grow new hairs.

scholarly journals Effective treatment of alopecia universalis with oral tofacitinib: A case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-36
Author(s):  
Lenah Shaikh ◽  
Amnah Almulhim ◽  
Manal Al Rabai ◽  
Yasir Shaikh
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Autoimmune Disease ◽  
Effective Treatment ◽  
Hair Loss ◽  
Alopecia Areata ◽  
The Body ◽  
Entire Body ◽  
Alopecia Universalis ◽  
One Year ◽  
Persistent Response

Alopecia areata is a common autoimmune disease presenting itself with patches of hair loss on the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, or any part of the body. It may manifest itself as a single patch, involving the entire scalp (alopecia totalis), or affecting the entire body, thus the name alopecia universalis. Multiple lines of treatment may be employed, but no single most effective treatment exists, especially if the condition is generalized and, thus, becomes more difficult to treat. Herein, we report a case of alopecia universalis treated with oral tofacitinib with an excellent and persistent response one year after.

scholarly journals PRP therapy in chronic diffuse alopecia areata – A case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 363-366
Author(s):  
Kashish Tyagi ◽  
Sheilly Kapoor ◽  
Ishani Mohapatra ◽  
Komal Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Alopecia Areata ◽  
Hair Growth ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Hair Follicles ◽  
The Body ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Immune Disorder ◽  
Excellent Response

Alopecia areata, an auto-immune disorder characterised by the appearance of non-scarring bald patches affecting the hair bearing areas of the body, it can be extremely difficult to treat and has a poor prognosis despite many therapeutic options. Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) has been previously used to treat variety of alopecia including alopecia areata. A 21-year old girl presented with asymptomatic loss of hair from the scalp for the last more than two years. On examination, there was diffuse loss of hair all over the scalp with few small, thin light-coloured hair in the occipital region. Histopathological examination showed miniaturised hair follicles surrounded by variable inflammatory lymphohistiocytic infiltrate with a marked reduction in terminal-vellus hair ratio to 1:1.The response to previous treatments was poor at the end of 1 year. A trial of PRP was given with no adjuvant treatment with a total of eight sessions of PRP. Dramatic response was noted after 2 sessions in the form of improvement in hair diameter and total volume. Resistant areas also started showing hair growth. There are a few studies assessing the role of PRP therapy in AA. First report to establish the efficacy of PRP as a treatment modality in AA, showed PRP therapy to be superior to TCA and Placebo in growing pigmented hair in AA patches. A case report with ophiasis type AA resistant to intralesional steroid injections showed excellent response to PRP therapy. Previous studies have demonstrated beneficial role of PRP therapy in cases of patchy alopecia areata, in contrast ours was a case of chronic diffuse AA. Inspite of many treatment modalities tried for more than a year, the response was unsatisfactory. PRP therapy yielded amazing results in the form of hair growth over resistant areas and overall increase in pigmented hair which were sustained at one and a half year follow up. Our case was unique in the way that excellent response to PRP treatment was noted (a) In a case of diffuse alopecia areata. (b) In a case non- responsive to standard modalities. (c) In a case with no other supportive treatment.

Systematic Desensitization as a Component for Treatment of Alopecia Areata: A Case Study

1980 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. 875-881 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judith E. Stowe ◽  
Edward Goldenberg
Keyword(s):  
Hair Loss ◽  
Alopecia Areata ◽  
Hair Growth ◽  
Physiological Changes ◽  
Autonomic Activity ◽  
Systematic Desensitization ◽  
Hair Regrowth ◽  
History Of

Systematic desensitization and relaxation were employed to examine their effects on hair growth in a 20-yr.-old male with a 4-yr. history of alopecia areata. Six bald scalp patches were photographed over 6 mo.; 2 ordered hierarchies involving interpersonal and compulsive themes were presented in 8 treatment sessions. Results indicated nearly complete hair regrowth over the 6 mo., with no new appearances of bald patches. Both rate and duration of growth exceeded that reported in dermatological literature, suggesting that autonomic activity associated with anxiety and nervousness are correlated with physiological changes precipitating hair loss.

scholarly journals A six-year old girl presenting with alopecia areata incognita: a case report

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 158
Author(s):  
Ashish Dalal ◽  
Ajay Kumar ◽  
Ritambhara Lohan ◽  
Muskaan Ahlawat
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Hair Loss ◽  
Alopecia Areata ◽  
Androgenetic Alopecia ◽  
Sudden Increase ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Pull Test

<p class="abstract">A proportion of cases of diffuse hair loss over the scalp mimicking telogen effluvium or androgenetic alopecia are found to have alopecia areata incognita (AAI) on dermascopic examination and histopathology. AAI has commonly been reported in middle aged women who present with a sudden increase in hair shedding with diffuse alopecia developing after several months. Though the typical glabrous patches of hair loss observed in classical alopecia areata are absent, the abrupt and intense hair loss with a positive hair pull test is suggestive of AAI. There are few reports of AAI occurring in children. We are reporting a case of AAI in a 6-year old child. </p>

Disorders of Hair

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Q Del Rosso
Keyword(s):  
Hair Loss ◽  
Alopecia Areata ◽  
Hair Growth ◽  
Growth Cycle ◽  
Hair Follicles ◽  
Common Type ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
Androgenetic Alopecia ◽  
Broad Overview

A basic knowledge of the hair growth cycle is needed to evaluate disorders of hair growth. This chapter presents a broad overview of the physiology and evaluation of hair growth, as well as discussions of specific types of alopecia. The epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of androgenetic alopecia, the most common type of nonscarring hair loss, are covered. Diffuse hair shedding is generalized hair loss over the entire scalp. Diagnosis and treatment of telogen effluvium, anagen arrest (anagen effluvium), and other causes of diffuse hair shedding are covered in detail. Alopecia areata, typically characterized by patchy hair loss; cicatricial alopecia, which results from permanent scarring of the hair follicles; and miscellaneous causes of hair loss are also discussed. Tables list the causes of diffuse and cicatricial alopecia, telogen effluvium, and miscellaneous chemicals and categories of drugs that can cause alopecia, as well as miscellaneous causes of hair loss. Included is an algorithm outlining the approach to diagnosing nonscarring alopecia, as well as a variety of clinical photographs. This review contains 9 highly rendered figures, 6 tables, and 42 references.

scholarly journals Efektifitas Panax Ginseng terhadap Alopecia

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-78
Author(s):  
Karunia Santi ◽  
Made Merta Jaya
Keyword(s):  
Panax Ginseng ◽  
Hair Loss ◽  
Alopecia Areata ◽  
Hair Growth ◽  
Hair Cycle ◽  
Androgenic Alopecia ◽  
Traditional Medicines ◽  
Three Stages ◽  
Growth Promoting ◽  
Underlying Mechanisms

Aspek fungsional rambut pada kepala tidak hanya untuk melindungi dari radiasi matahari dan paparan panas / dingin, tetapi juga untuk berkontribusi pada penampilan dan kepribadian seseorang. Kerontokan rambut progresif memiliki dampak kosmetik dan sosial. Rambut mengalami tiga tahap siklus rambut: fase anagen, catagen, dan telogen. Melalui kehilangan siklus dan pertumbuhan rambut baru, jumlah rambut tetap relatif konstan. Berbagai faktor, seperti hormon, status gizi, dan paparan radiasi, racun lingkungan, dan obat-obatan, dapat memengaruhi pertumbuhan rambut. Androgen adalah faktor terpenting yang menyebabkan alopesia androgenik. Bentuk lain dari kerontokan rambut termasuk kerontokan rambut imunogenik, yaitu alopecia areata. Meskipun sejumlah terapi, seperti finasteride dan minoxidil, adalah obat yang disetujui pencarian terhadap obat obatan alami atau tradisional tetap diperhitungkan salah satunya adalah ginseng. Sejumlah produk - produk sampo dan kondisioner memsukan bagian ginseng, telah menunjukkan pertumbuhan rambut - mempromosikan efek dalam sejumlah besar studi praklinis. Penelitian ini merupakan studi literature review.Tujuan dari tinjauan ini adalah melihat potensi ginseng dan metabolitnya pada pencegahan rambut rontok dan mekanisme yang mendasarinya.  Kata kunci: alopecia, kerontokan rambut, ginseng  EFFECTIVENESS OF PANAX GINSENG ON ALOPECIA  ABSTRACT The functional aspect of hair on the head is not only to protect from sun radiation and heat / cold exposure, but also to contribute to one's appearance and personality. Progressive hair loss has cosmetic and social effects. Hair experiences three stages of the hair cycle: anagen, catagen, and telogen phases. Through cycle loss and new hair growth, the amount of hair remains relatively constant. Various factors, such as hormones, nutritional status, and radiation exposure, environmental toxins, and medications, can affect hair growth. Androgens are the most important factor causing androgenic alopecia. Other forms of hair loss include immunogenic hair loss, namely alopecia areata. Although a number of therapies, such as finasteride and minoxidil, are drugs that are approved by the search for natural or traditional medicines, one of which is still considered ginseng. A number of shampoo and conditioner products, which have a part of ginseng, have shown hair growth - promoting effects in a large number of preclinical studies. This study used literatur review. The purpose of this review is to look at the potential of ginseng and its metabolites in the prevention of hair loss and the underlying mechanisms.  Keywords:alopecia, hair loss, ginseng

scholarly journals Alopecia Universalis Associated with Hyperthyroidism Treated with Azathioprine and Hydroxychloroquine: A Case Report

2021 ◽  
Vol 59 (241) ◽  
pp. 935-937
Author(s):  
Vikash Paudel ◽  
Deepa Chudal ◽  
Manish Bhakta Pradhan ◽  
Rupa Thakur ◽  
Buddhi Raj Pandey
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Hair Loss ◽  
Alopecia Areata ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Alopecia Universalis ◽  
Multiple Treatment ◽  
Gradual Onset ◽  
Fourth Decade

Alopecia universalis is an uncommon form of alopecia areata involving hair loss over the entire scalp and body. This condition is difficult to treat and sustain the growth of hair for longer duration. We report a case of alopecia universalis associated with severe hyperthyroidism. A lady in her fourth decade presented to us with gradual onset of alopecia universalis, who later found to have hyperthyroidism which was refractory to multiple treatment modalities. She was treated successfully with azathioprine and hydroxychloroquine. Alopecia universalis with less response to oral steroidtherapy was successfully managed with azathioprine with hydroxychloroquine.

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