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January 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Understanding how Regulatory T Cells work could help create treatments for certain skin diseases and cancers.
September 2021 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Chemotherapy side effects might help treat autoimmune hair loss.
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February 2016 in “Respiratory Medicine” Auto-antibody testing is a useful but not definitive tool in diagnosing interstitial lung diseases, and using a specific algorithm could make testing more cost-effective.
July 2025 in “Revista Eletrônica Acervo Científico” Hydroxychloroquine is most effective for scarring alopecias, especially when combined with other treatments.
April 2020 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” Many children with alopecia areata also have other autoimmune diseases.
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June 2017 in “Journal of Evidence Based Medicine and Healthcare” Skin and mucous symptoms are key for diagnosing autoimmune connective tissue diseases.
People with chronic hives should be tested for thyroid autoimmunity to manage their condition better.
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October 2014 in “Schweizerische medizinische Wochenschrift” Cyclophosphamide has serious side effects, but long-term follow-up can help manage risks.
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August 2019 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The document concludes that Telogen Effluvium is a hair loss disorder that can be assessed with the modified wash test and may be treated with clobetasol foam, with patient management being important.
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January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” Alfredo Rebora suggested a new, easier way to classify hair loss in Telogen Effluvium, adding a type possibly related to autoimmune diseases.
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February 2014 in “PubMed” Hair loss in Telogen effluvium is often chronic, linked to stress, and lacks a confirmed treatment, but topical corticosteroids may be used.
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July 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Alfredo Rebora suggests a simpler classification for hair loss and a new test for easier diagnosis.
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June 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CD44 variant changes start alopecia areata, but don't maintain it.
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October 2020 in “eLife” Higher testosterone levels can increase the risk of certain diseases like type 2 diabetes in women and prostate cancer in men, but can also protect against autoimmune diseases and hair loss. It also affects body fat and bone density.
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May 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Autoimmune reactions may cause both alopecia areata and HAM.
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February 2008 in “Basic and clinical dermatology” Telogen Effluvium is a hair loss condition where treatment involves identifying and managing its triggers.
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July 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Stress may contribute to hair loss in alopecia areata by affecting immune responses and cell death in hair follicles.
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December 2018 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Human hair shows promise for non-invasive medical testing, but more research is needed to standardize its use.
March 2025 in “European Journal of Medical Genetics” Tofacitinib helped improve symptoms and hair growth in a patient with Aicardi-Goutières syndrome.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ITK inhibitors may effectively treat alopecia areata.
July 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” Autoimmune diseases can change hair texture, but treatment can restore it.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Dermatologists vary widely in testing practices for alopecia areata, often exceeding guideline recommendations.
March 2024 in “Research Square” The model helps understand alopecia areata and suggests ways to improve treatment by targeting immune issues.
December 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Stress can cause a type of hair loss in mice lacking the CCHCR1 gene.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hydroxychloroquine may cause false results in tuberculosis tests for patients with autoimmune skin diseases.
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July 2020 in “Frontiers in immunology” Androgens may influence T cells, contributing to higher autoimmune liver disease risk in women.
30 citations
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February 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” OX40-targeted therapies may help treat skin diseases by reducing inflammation and balancing immune responses.
12 citations
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February 2010 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Some people with chronic hair loss may have thyroid autoimmunity.
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January 1984 in “Anesthesia & Analgesia” Anesthesia and surgery can cause temporary hair loss, but hair usually grows back without treatment.
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January 2007 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” A woman was the first known case to have both polycystic ovary syndrome and autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 2, suggesting a need to check for both conditions in similar patients.