research What’s Sex Got to Do With COVID-19? Gender-Based Differences in the Host Immune Response to Coronaviruses
Men generally have more severe COVID-19 cases and higher death rates than women due to biological differences.
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research Novel TMEM173 Mutation and the Role of Disease Modifying Alleles
A new mutation in the STING protein causes a range of symptoms and its severity may be affected by other genetic variations; treatment with a specific inhibitor showed improvement in one patient.
research Skin diseases associated with hepatitis C virus: Facts and controversies
Hepatitis C virus can cause skin diseases and dermatologists play a crucial role in identifying these conditions.
research Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha, Interferon Gamma and Substance P Are Novel Modulators of Extrapituitary Prolactin Expression in Human Skin
TNFα, IFNγ, and Substance P significantly affect prolactin levels in human skin, suggesting new treatments for skin and hair conditions.
research The Contributory Roles of Th17 Lymphocyte and Cytotoxic T Lymphocyte at the Hair Bulge Region as Well as the Hair Bulb Area in the Chronic Alopecia Areata Patients
Certain immune cells contribute to severe hair loss in chronic alopecia areata, with Th17 cells possibly having a bigger impact than cytotoxic T cells.
research Old Wine in New Bottles: Reviving Old Therapies for Alopecia Areata Using Rodent Models
Old treatments for other skin conditions showed promise for hair regrowth in mice with a hair loss condition.
research Antroquinonol Exerts Immunosuppressive Effect on CD8+ T Cell Proliferation and Activation to Resist Depigmentation Induced by H2O2
Antroquinonol may help prevent skin depigmentation by suppressing certain immune cells.
research Mycophenolate Antagonizes IFN-γ-Induced Catagen-Like Changes via β-Catenin Activation in Human Dermal Papilla Cells and Hair Follicles
Mycophenolate helps reverse hair loss effects caused by IFN-γ by activating a key hair growth pathway.
research Type 1 interferon signature and cytotoxic T lymphocyte activation targeted against sweat ducts in inflammatory acquired idiopathic generalized anhidrosis
Inflammation damages sweat ducts, causing sweat gland injury.
research Photoprotective and immunoregulatory capacity of ginsenoside Rg1 in chronic ultraviolet B-irradiated BALB/c mouse skin
Ginsenoside Rg1 protects mouse skin from UVB damage and helps control inflammation.
research Off-label use of biologics and janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors for scarring alopecias: a narrative review
Biologics and JAK inhibitors may improve treatment for scarring alopecias.
research Alopecia Areata
Understanding the immune-related causes of Alopecia Areata has led to potential treatments like JAK inhibitors.
research Intrinsic Modulators of Hair Growth: Roles of Growth Factors, Cytokines, Chemokines, and Interferons
Biological factors are crucial for developing new hair restoration treatments.
research Th1 effector CD4 T cells rely on IFN-γ production to induce alopecia areata
CD4 T cells need IFN-γ to cause hair loss in alopecia areata.
research Identification of Distinct Immune Signatures and Chemokine Networks in Scalp Inflammatory Diseases
Different immune responses cause hair loss in scalp diseases, with unique patterns in scalp psoriasis possibly protecting against hair loss.
research Hair Changes due to Drugs
Some drugs can cause reversible hair loss, but certain chemotherapy drugs may lead to permanent hair loss; drugs can also change hair color and texture.
research The clinical features, muscle pathology, and role of autophagy in anti-Ku-positive patients
Anti-Ku antibodies are linked to unique symptoms and may involve autophagy issues.
research 12361 An Unusual Case of Myxedema Coma
Acute illnesses like sepsis can disrupt thyroid hormone balance without central hypothyroidism.
research Normolipemic xanthoma associated with folliculotropic mycosis fungoides
A man with a type of skin lymphoma had unusual yellowish skin growths despite normal blood lipid levels, and treatment reduced some symptoms but not the growths.
research Role of Cytotoxic T Cells in Chronic Alopecia Areata
Cytotoxic T cells cause hair loss in chronic alopecia areata.
research Extracellular vesicles from IFN-γ-primed mesenchymal stem cells repress atopic dermatitis in mice
Stem cell vesicles reduced eczema symptoms in mice safely.
research Involvement of ILC1-like innate lymphocytes in human autoimmunity, lessons from alopecia areata
ILC1-like cells can independently cause alopecia areata.
research SOCS3 treatment prevents the development of alopecia areata by inhibiting CD8+ T cell-mediated autoimmune destruction
SOCS3 treatment can prevent hair loss by stopping harmful immune responses.
research RAGE and Its Ligands in Melanoma
RAGE is a potential target for melanoma treatment, but its effectiveness is uncertain due to variable expression levels.
research Exploring the hair follicle immune privilege state in nonsegmental vitiligo
Hair follicles in nonsegmental vitiligo are better protected from immune attacks than in alopecia areata.
research Editor's evaluation: Involvement of ILC1-like innate lymphocytes in human autoimmunity, lessons from alopecia areata
ILC1-like cells can independently cause alopecia areata by affecting hair follicles.
research Coexistence of dermatomyositis and alopecia areata: Insight into pathogenesis
DM and AA may share a common cause.
research Increased blood levels of NKG2D+CD4+ T cells in patients with alopecia areata
NKG2D+CD4+ T cells are higher in alopecia areata patients and may be involved in the disease.
research An integrated model of alopecia areata biomarkers highlights both TH1 and TH2 upregulation
Alopecia areata severity is linked to increased TH1 and TH2 activity.
research JAK inhibition decreases the autoimmune burden in Down syndrome
JAK inhibition may help manage autoimmune conditions in Down syndrome.