41 citations
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February 2001 in “Current pharmaceutical design” Current and future treatments for alopecia areata focus on immunosuppression, immunomodulation, and protecting hair follicles.
25 citations
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October 2010 in “Journal of Hepatology” Budesonide alone is less effective than standard treatment for autoimmune hepatitis.
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September 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” New LPP subtype affects vellus hairs, mimics AGA, and needs biopsy for diagnosis.
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October 2019 in “JAAD Case Reports” Two patients with lupus had an unusual type of hair loss not typical for the disease but improved with treatment.
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January 2010 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Many people diagnosed with androgenic alopecia might actually have hidden scarring or inflammation.
September 2025 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Biopsy is crucial for diagnosing unusual hair loss causes like lymphoma.
March 2015 in “Zagazig University Medical Journal” Damage to hair follicle stem cells may cause permanent hair loss and scarring in PCA.
January 2015 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” The patient's hair loss is most likely due to diffuse alopecia areata.
March 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” IL-33 is linked to hair follicle damage in psoriasis and could be a treatment target for hair loss in this condition.
December 2020 in “Galen Medical Journal” People with Alopecia Areata and Androgenic Alopecia have more mast cells in their scalp than healthy individuals, especially those with Alopecia Areata.
March 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Bexarotene 1% topical gel helped some patients with alopecia areata regrow hair.
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November 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Chronic autoimmune urticaria can be managed with specific therapies and requires improved diagnosis and treatment methods.
February 2024 in “Scientific reports” Four genes are potential markers for hair loss condition alopecia areata, linked to a specific type of cell death.
People with chronic hives should be tested for thyroid autoimmunity to manage their condition better.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” miR-486 may help prevent hair loss in alopecia areata.
April 2017 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” B cells can both help and hinder the body's defense against melanoma.
Lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia are likely the same disease with different clinical appearances.
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February 2023 in “Biomolecules” Granzyme B is important in autoimmune skin diseases and could be a new treatment target.
7 citations
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December 2021 in “European Respiratory Review” The document concludes that diagnosing and treating Interstitial Pneumonia with Autoimmune Features (IPAF) is challenging, needs a multidisciplinary approach, and further research for better diagnostic criteria and treatments. It also emphasizes regular checks for Connective Tissue Disease symptoms in all patients with Interstitial Lung Disease.
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December 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The report suggests that hair loss in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome may be caused by alopecia areata incognita, as shown by a patient's improvement with treatment.
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June 2019 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Tofacitinib was more effective than apremilast in treating hair loss in a mouse model of alopecia areata.
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December 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” An elderly man's non-healing scalp lesion was successfully treated with a strong topical steroid.
January 2026 in “Forum Dermatologicum” Hair loss can be caused by cancer, treatments, or skin conditions, and trichoscopy helps diagnose it.
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair loss is common in autoimmune diseases and can be an early sign of the condition, often requiring prompt treatment to prevent permanent damage.
December 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Wnt/beta-catenin signaling in the skin helps fat cell development during hair growth and repair.
January 2024 in “Biomedicines” The review shows that skin symptoms like chronic fungal infections, hair loss, and skin depigmentation are key for early detection and management of APECED.
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January 2013 in “Clinical and Developmental Immunology” Alopecia areata is caused by immune system attacks on hair follicles, often triggered by viral infections.
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September 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Targeting Vδ1+T-cells may help treat alopecia areata.
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July 2007 in “Lupus” Multiple pregnancies prevent skin disease but worsen kidney disease in certain mice.
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February 2023 in “Journal of Personalized Medicine” Type 1 diabetes often occurs with other autoimmune diseases, and personalized treatment based on genetics can improve outcomes.