Autoimmune disease hair loss can happen with alopecia areata, lupus, thyroid diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease, and scalp psoriasis. Each disease has different effects, ...

The risk for nonscarring hair loss (NSHL) is increased in association with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use, according to a study published online Feb. 9 in the Journal of the ...

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- It was the slap heard around the world. Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars before profanely telling the comedian to keep his wife's name, Jada Pinkett Smith, out of his ...

When you see an illness on the outside it can make it easier to diagnose and treat. But even if others can see the impacts a condition you are dealing with, they may not understand the effect it has ...

Alopecia areata incidence increased globally from 1990 to 2021, with ASIR slightly declining, indicating complex socioeconomic and health care factors at play. The disease affects 2% of the global ...

AA-IGA and Scalp Hair Assessment PRO stratify severity into five categories, with the PRO enabling patient-centered monitoring and treatment personalization. AASc and ASAMI incorporate extra-scalp ...

Needless fear of hair loss and brittle, discolored nails caused by cancer treatment might lead many patients to avoid or delay life-saving treatment, a new pilot study says. Hair loss is one of the ...

Hair. It’s something people take for granted until they don’t have it anymore. Losing it can harm a person’s self-esteem — men and women alike. But hair loss is arguably tougher for women. Few people ...

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation of the joints, tendons, and nails. It usually occurs in people with psoriasis, an inflammatory condition causing rashes on ...

The kidneys play a critical role in filtering toxins, balancing electrolytes, and maintaining overall metabolic homeostasis. When kidney function declines, waste products like urea and creatinine ...

You might associate autoimmune conditions with symptoms like skin disease, chronic pain, and fatigue. A less-discussed symptom of autoimmune diseases? Hair loss. Your immune system is meant to keep ...