August 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Bullous pemphigoid, intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, and alopecia areata may share immune-related causes.
February 2025 in “Diagnostics” Most patients improved in both atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata with certain treatments, but some had worsened symptoms, suggesting personalized care is needed.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Both induced and spontaneous AA lymphocytes can cause alopecia areata in mice.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Spontaneous keloids may be linked to nephrogenic systemic fibrosis in dialysis patients.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman with Degos disease managed her condition for nine years with medications and had two healthy pregnancies, while a separate finding suggests a possible link between female pattern hair loss and high blood pressure.
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August 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Children with autoimmune hair loss have similar vitamin D levels to healthy kids, suggesting no extra screening is needed.
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November 2019 in “Molecular & Cellular Proteomics” Citrullinated proteins from Porphyromonas gingivalis may contribute to rheumatoid arthritis.
November 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Leflunomide may lower alopecia areata risk, while other immunomodulators might increase it.
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February 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” Systemic corticosteroids can cause unusual skin issues in people with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
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August 2019 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Non-invasive methods show promise for diagnosing skin diseases like psoriasis and lupus but need more research for regular use.
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December 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Autoimmune thyroid disease raises the risk of many health issues but lowers the risk of lung cancer and allergic rhinitis.
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July 2019 in “PLOS ONE” Certain genetic variations are linked to higher liver enzyme levels in patients treated for chronic hepatitis C with specific drugs.
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July 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Genetic testing for hairless gene mutations is crucial to correctly diagnose and treat atrichia with papular lesions.
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October 2019 in “European Journal of Dermatology” August 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” Upadacitinib successfully regrew hair in a child with alopecia universalis and specific genetic mutations.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Chronic refractory alopecia areata has more skin-resident memory T cells, and JAK inhibitors may help reduce them.
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February 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A woman with a rare autoimmune disorder had a blister on her eye and unique immune reaction, which was effectively treated with medication.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The new skin-targeted COVID-19 vaccine creates strong immune responses and could improve vaccination methods.
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August 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Two patients with the same genetic mutation had both blistering skin and easily pulled out hair.
A 72-year-old man was diagnosed with a rare skin form of Rosai-Dorfman disease after years of misdiagnosis.
February 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Genetic testing confirmed a rare skin disorder in a young girl, which improved with zinc supplementation.
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December 2023 in “Journal of Ayub Medical College Abbottabad” People with alopecia areata are more likely to have thyroid autoimmunity, but not thyroid disease.
February 2018 in “Egyptian Journal of Radiation Sciences and Applications” Patients with Discoid Lupus Erythematosus have lower vitamin D and antioxidant levels and higher oxidative stress.
Atopic dermatitis affects the appearance of skin reactions, making certain features more common and improving diagnostic accuracy with dermoscopy.
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October 2013 in “Lupus” Hair loss in lupus is different from hair loss in alopecia areata and may indicate lupus activity.
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March 2016 in “BBA clinical” Increased Toll-like receptors in blood cells may contribute to alopecia areata and could be a target for new treatments.
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April 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” New mutations in the DSG4 gene cause a rare hair condition.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” DS-2325a is safe and well-tolerated, supporting further development for Netherton Syndrome treatment.
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November 2024 in “Rheumatology Advances in Practice” Monitor for early signs of azathioprine toxicity and check blood counts regularly.