May 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Topical immunotherapy for alopecia areata may work by creating immune cell clusters in the skin.
November 2025 in “The Journal of Immunology” Different γδ T cell types have unique roles in causing alopecia areata.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The protein p21 is more abundant in normal skin cells than in melanoma cells and may help protect against melanoma, with UVB light affecting its levels.
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May 1980 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Langerhans cells are crucial for skin immunity and allergic reactions.
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December 2018 in “IOP conference series. Materials science and engineering” CD34+ hair follicle stem cells can become melanin-producing cells for treating skin conditions.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The study found markers indicating that cells responsible for hair color are differentiating in specific areas of the hair follicle.
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March 2019 in “Nature Communications” CRAC channels are crucial for the development and function of specialized immune cells, preventing severe inflammation and autoimmune diseases.
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October 2004 in “Differentiation” Stem cells are in deep skin layers, while differentiating cells are in shallow layers.
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June 2024 in “Medical Journal of Babylon” Higher CD8+ T cell levels are linked to Alopecia areata in Iraqi patients.
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January 2018 in “Microscopy research” Scientists found markers called CD34 and CD200 that help identify stem cells in mouse and human hair follicles.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Regulatory γδ T cells help protect hair follicles from alopecia areata and promote hair regrowth.
September 2016 in “Journal of dermatological science” Human induced pluripotent stem cells can be used to create cells that help grow hair.
Hair growth is maintained by specific cell signals.
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July 2022 in “EMBO molecular medicine” Blocking certain immune signals can reduce skin damage from radiation therapy.
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October 2009 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Canine hair follicles contain stem-like cells with high growth potential.
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January 2024 in “Science Immunology” Regulatory T cells protect hair follicle stem cells by maintaining immune privilege in the skin.
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November 2025 in “Cancer Cell International” Cancer-associated fibroblasts promote tumor growth in skin cancer.
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January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” A substance called poly(I:C) increases a protein called carbonic anhydrase II in skin cells, which might help with skin defense and healing.
February 2020 in “International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences” Canine hair follicle cells show stem cell properties, aiding hair growth.
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September 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Targeting Vδ1+T-cells may help treat alopecia areata.
ILC1-like cells may contribute to hair loss in alopecia areata.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Chronic graft-versus-host disease in the skin shows strong Th1 immune response and unique barrier issues.
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March 1996 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” CD18-deficient mice developed psoriasis-like skin disease, useful for studying inflammatory skin disorders.
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November 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Enhancing regulatory T cells may help treat autoimmune diseases like alopecia areata.
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July 2017 in “Cancer Research” Overexpressing NSD3 in mice causes breast cancer-like tumors and gland abnormalities.
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January 1992 in “Carcinogenesis” TPA strongly increases ODC activity in certain skin cells, potentially aiding tumor growth.
Farudodstat can prevent hair follicle immune damage linked to alopecia areata.
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February 2012 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Calretinin can help identify certain skin structures and tumors.