11 citations
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October 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Hair follicle stem cells reduced hair loss and inflammation in mice with a condition similar to human alopecia.
2 citations
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December 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Wound healing is greatly affected by the types of bacteria present, which can either help or hinder the process.
2 citations
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July 2022 in “Cell Regeneration” Understanding hair growth involves complex factors, and more research is needed to improve treatments for hair loss conditions.
June 2025 in “Academic Medical Journal” Vitiligo treatments are improving but relapses are common.
April 2021 in “European medical journal” A COVID-19 patient had severe and long-lasting skin issues and unusual hair loss.
245 citations
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October 2015 in “Nature medicine” Hair follicle-derived IL-7 and IL-15 are crucial for maintaining skin-resident memory T cells and could be targeted for treating skin diseases and lymphoma.
December 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Key genes linked to immune response are upregulated in hair follicles and skin tissues in chronic discoid lupus erythematosus.
October 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Key genes linked to immune response are highly active in lupus-affected hair follicles.
139 citations
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October 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The nail matrix has a reduced immune response, protecting it from autoimmunity.
December 2022 in “Experimental and Clinical Physiology and Biochemistry” A lotion with 5% minoxidil boosts the immune response in guinea pigs.
12 citations
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September 2014 in “Bone” A vitamin D receptor mutation causes rickets and affects immune responses.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” GPCRs are vital for wound healing by affecting cell growth and immune response.
34 citations
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October 2011 in “Pathology Research International” Behçet's Disease may be caused by genetic and environmental factors leading to abnormal immune responses, and stress management and new treatments could improve patient outcomes.
79 citations
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December 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Alopecia areata may be treated by restoring hair follicle immune privilege and adjusting immune responses.
June 2020 in “Comparative medicine” NSG mice had the most mites, and genetic factors affect immune response and susceptibility.
147 citations
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November 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Keratinocytes help heal skin wounds by interacting with immune cells and producing substances that kill pathogens.
36 citations
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January 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” The skin is a complex barrier that protects the body, regulates temperature, and helps with immune responses.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Pulsed electric field treatment may help the immune system fight liver tumors.
Blocking the Mitochondrial Pyruvate Carrier causes stress in hair follicles, which can be reduced by an ISR inhibitor.
January 2016 in “Human & Experimental Toxicology” A specific DNA sequence caused hair loss in male mice by activating immune cells and increasing a certain immune signal.
306 citations
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April 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The skin has a complex immune system that is essential for protection and healing, requiring more research for better wound treatment.
16 citations
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March 2018 in “Seminars in Oncology” The document concludes that pregnancy and cancer share immune evasion tactics, but more research is needed before using checkpoint blockade immunotherapy in pregnant cancer patients to avoid harm to the placenta.
52 citations
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September 2022 in “Viruses” SARS-CoV-2 proteins help the virus avoid the immune system, delaying response and increasing inflammation.
33 citations
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April 2011 in “Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine” Long-term fluticasone treatment does not harm the immune system in horses with heaves.
January 2026 in “Journal of Biomedical Research” Small extracellular vesicles from stem and immune cells show promise for treating various diseases but face challenges in clinical use.
92 citations
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September 2015 in “Journal of Lipid Research” Skin fat helps with body temperature control and has other active roles in health.
21 citations
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in immunology” Sebaceous glands play a key role in skin health, immunity, and various skin diseases.
December 2025 in “Journal of Composites and Compounds” Composite biomaterials can precisely control immune responses for better disease treatment.
54 citations
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September 2012 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Vitamin A affects hair loss and immune response in alopecia areata.
January 2023 in “Karger Kompass. Dermatologie” Scientists are still unsure what triggers the immune system to attack hair follicles in Alopecia areata.