J Cosmet Dermatol. 2022 Mar 23. doi: 10.1111/jocd.14931. Online ahead of print.
ABSTRACT
Alopecia areata is a common non-scarring alopecia, mainly manifested as sudden localized patchy alopecia. It is currently believed to be related to autoimmune, genetic, emotional stress and endocrine factors. 60 patients were enrolled in this study and divided into 2 groups randomly: topical treated with the mixed preparation (case) twice daily and minoxidil (control) once daily for 3 months. The degree of hair loss was assessed by SALT and dermoscopy . Based on our findings, the mixed preparation of piperine, capsaicin and curcumin is effective in treating alopecia areata, but it has not been shown to be superior to minoxidil in short-term therapy.
PMID:35318791 | DOI:10.1111/jocd.14931
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Patrick Blanchard MD
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Dr. Blanchard’s medical practice is an embodiment of Integrative health which brings conventional and complementary approaches together in a coordinated way. Conveniently located in sunny Florida and over the internet with ValiseMD’s secure HIPPA compliant telXmed servers. Since 1994, patients with a wide range of challenging medical problems have achieved optimum health using the best of natural medicine, judiciously combined with high-tech innovations. Breakthroughs are often achieved even after patients have consulted mainstream specialists and holistic practitioners.
Dr. Blanchard is founder and CEO of ValiseMD, Inc. He is board certified in Family Medicine since 1994 and awarded Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians in 2001. He received the ‘Teacher of the Year’ award from the University of Kansas School of Medicine at completion of his residency in Family Medicine. He completed a fellowship at Wake Forest University in the field of vascular neurosonology. He holds a medical patent in the field of Gastroenterology. He holds an unrestricted license to practice medicine and surgery in Florida. He started his medical career as a Emergency Medical Technician, then as a Paramedic and later a Medical Doctor.
