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Nonscarring hair loss associated with GLP-1RA use
Photo by Welshsk via Wikimedia Commons The use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs), widely used to manage type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and obesity, appears to increase the risk of nonscarring hair loss (NSHL). These findings were published online ahead of print in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology . In the paper, the authors note that emerging reports suggest potential dermatologic adverse effects associated with GLP-1RA use, particular
John Evans
Feb 202 min read


Celiac disease associated with elevated alopecia areata risk
Photo by: Thirunavukkarasye-Raveendran via Wikimedia commons Findings from a large case-control study support a link between alopecia...
Mitch Shannon
Dec 13, 20241 min read


AGA: Study shows 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor Tx and male sexual dysfunction not significant without presence of comorbidities
Dr. Kyle Lauck Comorbidities play a role in the sexual dysfunction linked to use of 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors prescribed for...
Allan Ryan
Dec 9, 20242 min read


Oral contraceptives may contribute to frontal fibrosing alopecia risk
Findings from a new study suggest that taking oral contraceptives could be linked to frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA). The study,...
John Evans
May 31, 20242 min read


Alopecia areata linked to hearing loss
A recent study found a link between alopecia areata (AA) and cochlear dysfunction leading to hearing loss. The authors of the paper,...
John Evans
Dec 1, 20232 min read


Researchers confirm the link between balding and skin cancer
Researchers from QIMR Berghofer have uncovered new evidence that explores the trend that people with hair loss can be more susceptible to...
John Evans
Oct 6, 20232 min read
Higher risk of autoimmune disorders in children of mothers with Alopecia Areata
A new study from Korea has determined that children of mothers with alopecia areata (AA) appear to be at higher risk of developing...
Allan Ryan
Jun 26, 20232 min read


DiTiDE resident essay grand prize: Dr. Samantha Bizimungu on hair loss in Black women
The Chronicle of Skin & Allergy, in partnership with the Dermatology Industry Taskforce on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (DiTiDE),...
Allan Ryan
Mar 20, 20233 min read
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