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May 2011 in “Cell death and differentiation” A20 protein is crucial for normal skin and hair development.
June 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Allergens might contribute to CCCA, so avoiding them could help manage the condition.
1 citations
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April 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Alopecia areata patients have eye issues and need regular eye exams.
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May 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Patients with alopecia areata might have a lower risk of stroke and possibly heart attack.
1 citations
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May 2023 in “The Journal of Immunology” CD4 T cells can cause alopecia areata by activating CD8 T cells to attack hair follicles.
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September 2004 in “Journal of Autoimmunity” Alopecia areata patients have more activated T cells in their blood, which may help in developing treatments.
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February 2011 in “Journal of dermatology” The 736T>A mutation in the LIPH gene is common in Japanese people with autosomal recessive woolly hair.
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January 2022 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Alopecia areata is a chronic condition causing hair loss, with new treatments targeting the immune system showing promise.
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February 2022 in “JAAD case reports” Abrocitinib, a JAK inhibitor, may help treat atopic dermatitis and alopecia universalis together.
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May 2019 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hair loss treatment caused more hair loss in a man.
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February 2015 in “EBioMedicine” A patient with Alopecia Areata had complete hair regrowth after using the drug baricitinib.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The model improves understanding of androgen interactions by focusing on signal intensity and system capacity.
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January 2018 Diffuse alopecia areata causes widespread hair thinning due to an autoimmune response.
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January 2004 in “Molecular and Cellular Biology” XEDAR deficiency prevents muscle degeneration in EDA-A2 transgenic mice.
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February 2013 in “Veterinary dermatology” Horse alopecia areata is rare and mainly affects their appearance.
September 2024 in “Archives of Medical Science” Alopecia areata is linked to immune system differences, with specific biomarkers like CXCL9 and CXCL10 being key for diagnosis and potential treatment targets.
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January 1995 in “The American Journal of Medicine” Hair loss in androgenetic alopecia is caused by genetic factors and androgen excess, and can be treated with combined therapies.
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November 2009 in “Archives of dermatology” Alefacept does not effectively treat severe alopecia areata.
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September 1990 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” The study showed that a specific DNA sequence can control gene expression in hair growth areas of mice.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Black women with CCCA are more likely to have uterine fibroids.
June 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Male hormones and reduced plakoglobin can impair heart electrical function and increase arrhythmia risk in males.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” JAK inhibitors improve hair growth in alopecia areata, especially in patchy types.
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April 2000 in “Experimental Dermatology” A new gene mutation causes a rare type of hair loss.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Dual-targeting therapies like Janus kinase inhibitors may treat both alopecia areata and other immune diseases.
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May 2021 in “Endocrine Reviews” Early diagnosis and individualized treatment improve outcomes for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia.
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September 1986 in “Journal of the Forensic Science Society” Hair root sheaths can be used to accurately analyze genetic markers.
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March 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Higher caspase-1 levels found in balding scalps; reducing it may help treat hair loss.
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May 2023 in “JAAD Case Reports” The document concludes that early and accurate diagnosis of hair loss on the top of the scalp in Black men is important to distinguish CCCA from other types of hair loss.