January 2025 in “Journal of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery” Environmental factors can trigger alopecia areata in identical twins.
November 2024 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia in Bogotá mainly affects postmenopausal women, with possible links to hormonal changes and sunscreen use.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” PRO-C22 can help diagnose and monitor the severity of hidradenitis suppurativa.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A new type of alopecia areata, called the "confetti variant," causes small bald spots that often heal on their own in a few months.
August 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Upadacitinib and narrowband UVB effectively treated a child's vitiligo and alopecia areata.
April 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Alopecia areata and vitiligo share immune system dysfunction but differ in specific immune responses and affected areas.
March 2024 in “Current issues in molecular biology” Personalized medicine in dermatology uses molecular biomarkers to improve diagnosis and treatment but needs further advancements for practical use.
January 2024 in “Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine” Baricitinib may effectively treat nail changes in alopecia areata.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Trichology” COVID-19 may affect hair loss, but more research is needed.
October 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Patients with skin diseases rated psychological effects as most impactful, needing a treatment approach that addresses both mind and body.
May 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” New understanding and treatments for hair loss are improving, but more research is needed.
May 2023 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association” The DNA convention was a valuable opportunity for learning and networking, especially after COVID-19.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” An 11-year-old girl with severe hair loss was successfully treated with a new combination therapy.
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February 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Ritlecitinib shows promise for treating alopecia areata, especially with early and extended treatment.
High CCL11 levels may indicate poor response to baricitinib in severe alopecia areata.
Migrant and minority communities face higher rates of alopecia due to genetic, environmental, and cultural factors, needing better healthcare access and culturally aware treatments.
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April 2020 in “Cell” More precise, personalized therapies are needed for autoimmune diseases.
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February 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Flavonoids can help heal wounds effectively due to their beneficial properties.
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August 2024 in “Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B” Microneedles can improve skin disease treatment by delivering drugs directly through the skin.
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July 2022 in “Science Immunology” TREM2 macrophages and unsaturated lipids contribute to acne inflammation.
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August 2022 in “ESMO Open” Trastuzumab deruxtecan is effective for HER2-positive breast cancer but requires careful management of side effects.
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May 2021 in “Frontiers in immunology” Certain immune cells contribute to skin autoimmune diseases, and some treatments can reverse hair loss in these conditions.
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November 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Mutant keratins cause inflammation in Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex, suggesting targeting them could help treat the disorder.
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October 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Skin inflammation can worsen intestinal inflammation and colitis.
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May 2020 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Dermatologists should watch for skin symptoms in COVID-19 patients, prioritize urgent cases, and use telemedicine.
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February 2023 in “Biomolecules” Granzyme B is important in autoimmune skin diseases and could be a new treatment target.
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November 2023 in “Applied Materials Today” Nanoemulsions can effectively treat skin cancer with fewer side effects.
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July 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Understanding sex and gender differences can improve personalized dermatology care.
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December 2022 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Emotional symptoms from alopecia areata reduce work productivity and daily activity.