July 2025 in “Journal of Dermatology Research Reviews & Reports” Exosomes show promise as effective treatments for autoimmune skin diseases with fewer side effects.
July 2025 in “Revista Eletrônica Acervo Científico” Hydroxychloroquine is most effective for scarring alopecias, especially when combined with other treatments.
January 2025 in “Voprosy praktičeskoj pediatrii” Janus kinase inhibitors show promise for treating alopecia areata in children.
Lichen planopilaris can occur with multiple autoimmune diseases.
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April 2009 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Nail disorders not caused by infection are common and can look similar, with psoriasis being the most frequent and having specific nail symptoms.
August 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia may be caused by an autoimmune reaction and hormonal imbalance.
May 2020 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” Vitiligo is often found with other autoimmune diseases, which is important to know to help patients.
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January 2012 in “Mediators of inflammation” Nonantibiotic macrolides show promise for treating various inflammatory skin conditions.
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January 2022 in “Immune Network/Immune network” New targeted immunotherapies are improving treatment for inflammatory skin diseases.
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May 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Depression and skin autoimmune diseases are linked, needing combined care for better treatment.
January 2023 in “European endocrinology” People with alopecia have a higher risk of thyroid cancer.
October 2022 in “International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science” COVID-19 vaccines may cause hair loss in people who are genetically prone to it.
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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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May 2005 in “Expert Review of Clinical Immunology” Blocking interferon-gamma might help treat various autoimmune diseases.
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May 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” Faulty inflammasome activation may lead to autoimmune skin diseases and could be a target for new treatments.
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March 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mechlorethamine treatment regrew hair in mice by killing immune cells causing hair loss without harming hair follicles.
March 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Iron chelators can effectively reduce hair loss and improve hair growth in autoimmune alopecia.
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February 2021 in “Farmacja Polska” Janus kinase inhibitors show promise in treating autoimmune skin diseases.
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May 2023 in “Biomedicines” PCOS causes infertility mainly due to hormonal imbalances, insulin resistance, and chronic inflammation.
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June 2016 in “Russian Journal of Skin and Venereal Diseases” People with alopecia areata have lower blood zinc and iron, and higher hair iron, copper, chromium, and nickel.
Alopecia areata causes hair loss and needs personalized care to manage its emotional and social effects.
November 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Genes controlling hair growth and immune response are disrupted in male pattern baldness.
December 2018 in “International journal of women’s dermatology” Differences in skin and gut bacteria may contribute to alopecia areata.
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April 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Mostly postmenopausal Caucasian women get Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, which often includes eyebrow loss and has limited treatment success.
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June 2006 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires careful examination of hair and scalp tissue, considering both clinical and microscopic features.
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May 2018 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets” Gut health may influence Alopecia Areata, suggesting new treatments.
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March 2019 in “Journal of immunology research” Valproic Acid could potentially be used to treat immune-related conditions due to its ability to modify immune cell functions.
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic therapy” Cicatricial alopecia may be caused by immune attacks on hair follicles, gland issues, or stem cell damage.
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March 2021 in “Journal of endocrinological investigation” Thyroid hormones are important for skin health and changes in them can affect conditions like hair loss and eczema.
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August 2020 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Gamma delta T cells in the skin help with healing and defense but can also cause autoimmune issues, and more research is needed to understand how they are activated.