Research Articles

Heidi Willemse from the Netherlands is doing research on alopecia areata and is asking all people with alopecia areata to complete the survey.   The average time is 30 minutes (some longer, some shorter). When the survey is started and the participant has no time to finish, he or she can just continue where he

We are pleased to share with you Dr. Jeff Donovan's response to the new information regarding Tofacitinib (Xeljanz) for treating Alopecia; to find out more please click the following link: Canaaf -XELJANZ DR DONOVAN

Does Deficiency of Vitamin D have a Role in Alopecia Areata? By Dr. Jeff Donovan Research Studies: Yilmaz and Colleagues. Vitamin D Concentrations are Decreased in Patients with Alopecia Areata. Vitamins and Trace Elements 2012: 1: 3 d’Ovidio and Colleagues. Reduced level of 25- hydroxyvitamin D in chronic/relapsing alopecia areata. Dermatoendocrinol 2013; 5: 271-273

Research Study:  Trink A et al.  A randomized, double-blind, placebo- and active-controlled, half-head study to evaluate the effects of platelet rich plasma on alopecia. British Journal of Dermatology 2013; 169: 690-94 Introduction Platetlet rich plasma or “PRP” treatment has been around since the 1990’s, but is increasingly finding treatment application in various parts of

  Many thanks to the Canadian Skin Patient Alliance for publishing this article by Dr. Jeff Donovan! Take a look, click on  Vol 4 Iss 2 Eng - Alopecia Areata - Donovan[1]  You will find the CSPA website at www.canadianskin.ca  

A New Canadian Research Study Explores the Question Research Study: Dr. Jennifer Salsberg and Dr. Jeff Donovan. The Safety and Efficacy of Diphencyprone for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata in Children. Published in: Archives of Dermatology 2012; 148: 1084-5. Diphencyprone or “DPCP” is frequently prescribed for individuals with alopecia areata who develop more extensive