research 058 Subset analysis of NKG2D+ cells in peripheral blood mononuclear cells April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The study suggests that a specific type of immune cell, memory-like NK cells, may increase during active hair loss in Alopecia areata.
research P130 The densities of T cells, Langerhans cells, and natural killer cells in uninvolved skin of patients with acne vulgaris September 1997 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” People with acne have more CD4+ immune cells in their skin than healthy people.
research Autoimmune Disease Induction in a Healthy Human Organ: A Humanized Mouse Model of Alopecia Areata 75 citations , October 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Alopecia areata can be triggered by specific immune cells without genetic or environmental factors.
research A New Humanized Mouse Model for Alopecia Areata 25 citations , December 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” A new mouse model helps understand and find treatments for alopecia areata.
research Diversity of Adult Stem Cell Niches in the Dermal Compartment of Skin 1 citations , January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” The skin's dermal layer contains true stem cells with diverse functions and interactions that need more research to fully understand.