May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” Purpura fulminans can signal underlying autoimmune disorders, not just infections.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” Lupus patients in Ghana face healthcare challenges, and the Oyemam Autoimmune Foundation is working to improve awareness and support.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” Bullous lupus can cause severe esophageal issues but responds well to corticosteroids and azathioprine.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” Atypical symptoms in lupus can indicate different kidney issues.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” Early recognition and a team approach are crucial for managing diffuse alveolar hemorrhage in antiphospholipid syndrome.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” Antiphospholipid syndrome can severely damage adrenal glands, requiring early diagnosis and treatment.
January 2025 in “Epsilon Archive for Student Projects (University of Southampton)” Mange and orf are present in some goat herds in Zambia, but more research is needed.
June 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” ILC1-like cells can cause alopecia areata by attacking hair follicles.
June 2022 in “Rheumatology research” Lupus can be a rare cause of high calcium levels in the blood.
January 2022 in “International Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Allied Sciences” Autoimmune diseases cause the immune system to attack the body, and management varies as some are curable and others are not.
December 2021 in “International Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Allied Sciences” Autoimmune diseases cause the immune system to attack the body, and management varies as some are curable and others are not.
October 2020 in “Veterinary Dermatology” New treatments and diagnostic methods for various animal skin conditions showed promising results.
January 2019 in “Przegląd Dermatologiczny” An 87-year-old woman was diagnosed with type 3 autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome and had multiple autoimmune issues.
March 2018 in “Suez Canal University Medical Journal” NKG2D gene polymorphism doesn't affect SLE risk but may influence symptoms like rash and hair loss.
February 2015 in “Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B: Applied Biomaterials” 4-META resin heals skin wounds faster and better than cyanoacrylate.
January 2015 in “Durham e-Theses (Durham University)” Adipose tissue changes in obesity can trigger stress in fat cells.
November 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” Skin and hair renewal is maintained by both fast and slow cycling stem cells, with hair regrowth primarily driven by specific stem cells in the hair follicle bulge. These cells can also help heal wounds and potentially treat hair loss.
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January 1979 in “International review of cytology” Wool follicles are complex, involving interactions between different cell types and structures.
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May 2021 in “Endocrine” People with diabetes or obesity should manage their conditions carefully as they have a higher risk of severe COVID-19.
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December 2014 in “Cell Biochemistry and Function” Nuclear hormone receptors play a significant role in skin wound healing and could lead to better treatment methods.
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July 2011 in “Biomaterials” Human liver cells stick to hair protein materials mainly through the liver's asialoglycoprotein receptor.
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May 2005 in “British Journal of Cancer” Plucked human hair can be used to study drug effects on certain cell markers.
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June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune disease affecting hair follicles, influenced by genetic and environmental factors, with rodent models being essential for research.
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September 2006 in “Veterinary pathology” A dog with unusual skin lesions near its tail was successfully treated for a rare form of lupus.
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October 2013 in “Methods in molecular biology” These methods help understand DNA changes in mouse skin.
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January 2021 in “Case reports in endocrinology” The girl's condition improved with treatment, showing no new autoimmune diseases and hair regrowth.
August 1994 in “Drugs & Therapy Perspectives” Psoriasis treatments range from topical creams to systemic medications with serious side effects, and while treatments can manage symptoms, there is no cure.
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October 2011 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” Eph/ephrin signaling is important for skin cell behavior and could be targeted to treat skin diseases.
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September 1990 in “Biochemical Journal” Enzyme purified and characterized for minoxidil sulphation in rat liver.
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December 2016 in “PloS one” A specific protein in chicken embryos links early skin layers to feather development.