September 2022 in “Dermatology and therapy” Contact immunotherapy might help treat various skin conditions, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness.
October 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” COVID-19 infection rates were low in patients with immune diseases, regardless of their treatment type.
Zinc levels in hair and blood are linked to enzyme activity in people with certain skin conditions.
March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Zinc, copper, and iron are important for skin health and may help diagnose skin diseases.
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September 2021 in “Frontiers in allergy” The conclusion is that understanding the complex relationship between allergies, autoimmunity, and psychological factors is key to treating skin disorders with itching.
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September 2023 in “Pharmacological Reports” Vitamins A, B3, C, D, and E can improve skin health and immunity.
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August 2025 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Alopecia areata is decreasing globally, affects more females, and is linked to anxiety and atopic dermatitis, especially in children.
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March 1992 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata often starts before age 20, is more common in women, and may have a genetic link with other autoimmune diseases.
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July 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with alopecia areata often have other health issues like skin diseases, metabolic syndrome, stomach infections, lupus, anemia, thyroid problems, mental health issues, vitamin D deficiency, and hearing and eye problems.
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January 2012 in “Journal of Korean Medical Science” Early-onset alopecia, especially with a family history, leads to worse outcomes and more related health issues.
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November 2022 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata is becoming more common in Japan, with a need for better treatments, especially for severe and pediatric cases.
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July 2016 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Loose Anagen Syndrome is more common in females and may be inherited, often confused with other hair disorders, and lacks evidence for biotin treatment effectiveness.
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April 2021 in “Cureus” Low Vitamin D is common in people with Alopecia Areata, but its impact on the condition needs more research.
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April 2024 in “Russian Journal of Clinical Dermatology and Venereology” Atopic diseases worsen alopecia areata, leading to earlier onset and more severe forms.
October 2024 in “Annals of Allergy Asthma & Immunology” Anaphylaxis from cow's milk allergy can cause temporary hair loss in children.
July 2023 in “Health science reports” Alopecia Areata is linked to a higher risk of several diseases, which vary with age and sex.
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May 2020 in “Clinical therapeutics” Stress can worsen skin diseases by affecting immune cells, hormones, and neurotransmitters in the skin.
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February 2009 in “PubMed” Alopecia in captive primates can be caused by many factors, so thorough testing is needed before blaming stress.
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December 1990 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Cyclosporine can treat skin conditions but needs careful monitoring for side effects.
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June 2023 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” People with skin diseases feel more stigmatized than those without.
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July 2015 in “Journal of Immunology” Certain proteins, caspases-1 and -11, are important in the early development of skin inflammation in mice.
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March 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Alarmin cytokines are key in controlling skin immunity and inflammation.
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November 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Alopecia is linked to various health and mental conditions, impacts life quality, and needs medical attention beyond its cosmetic effects.
23 citations
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December 2021 in “Frontiers in Immunology” IL-1 family cytokines are crucial for skin defense and healing, but their imbalance can cause skin diseases.
21 citations
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January 1988 in “Stress Medicine” Stress affects skin health and emotional well-being should be considered in skin disease treatment.
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October 2018 in “Journal of international medical research” Frontal fibrosing alopecia is linked to hypothyroidism but doesn't affect quality of life.
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January 2017 in “Dermatology” People who get alopecia areata after age 50 usually have mild symptoms, high chances of hair regrowth, and often have other health conditions.
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September 2023 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Hair loss in children with alopecia areata is more common in winter and linked to climate factors like air pressure and sunlight.
2 citations
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October 2023 in “Philosophical transactions - Royal Society. Biological sciences” Enzymes that change arginine to citrulline are important for skin barrier and hair formation, and their malfunction can lead to skin conditions and hair disorders.
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December 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Hispanic/Latinx patients with alopecia areata often have it before age 40, with females and certain health conditions like rheumatoid arthritis more commonly affected.