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August 2008 in “Immunogenetics” A gene mutation in mice causes increased mast cells and disorganized hair follicles in their skin.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” People with alopecia areata have fewer IL-10 producing immune cells, which might contribute to the condition.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain microRNAs may protect against hair loss in alopecia areata and could be potential treatment targets.
September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Hair follicles produce IL-7, which is essential for certain skin lymphoma cells to survive.
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August 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Alopecia areata is caused by an immune response, and targeting immune cells might help treat it.
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April 2015 in “BMC medicine” Stem Cell Educator therapy helps regrow hair and improve life quality in alopecia areata patients.
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May 2011 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Recognizing the different stages of alopecia areata is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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May 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Chronic contact eczema may help hair regrowth in alopecia areata by reducing certain immune cell movement.
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June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune disease affecting hair follicles, influenced by genetic and environmental factors, with rodent models being essential for research.
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November 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Blocking interferon-gamma helps prevent and treat hair loss in Alopecia Areata.
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November 2021 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Combining narrow-band ultraviolet B light and stem cell transplantation helps repigmentation in vitiligo by maintaining calcium balance in mice.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Sex and race affect immune responses and treatment outcomes in Hidradenitis suppurativa.
December 2021 in “Signal transduction and targeted therapy” Increasing sebum production might help reduce fat and improve metabolism.
April 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Women with PCOS may have a reduced ability to fight breast tumor cells over time.
May 2018 in “White Rose eTheses Online (University of Leeds, The University of Sheffield, University of York)” Alopecia areata may be treated by using EGCG to balance immune cells and reduce inflammation.
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October 2015 in “Nature medicine” Hair follicle-derived IL-7 and IL-15 are crucial for maintaining skin-resident memory T cells and could be targeted for treating skin diseases and lymphoma.
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February 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery” Topical drugs and near-infrared light therapy show potential for treating alopecia.
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August 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Psoriasis involves an imbalance between certain immune cells, and targeting these could help restore skin health.
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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.
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September 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Targeting Vδ1+T-cells may help treat alopecia areata.
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October 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Hair follicle stem cells reduced hair loss and inflammation in mice with a condition similar to human alopecia.
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October 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Mesenchymal stem cells may effectively treat and prevent allergic skin conditions.
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January 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Vitamin A may influence hair loss conditions like alopecia, but more research is needed to understand how.
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May 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” JAK inhibitors effectively and safely treat alopecia areata with few serious side effects.
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May 2019 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hair loss treatment caused more hair loss in a man.
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July 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” A woman's hair loss, resembling an autoimmune condition, improved after treatment, but requires ongoing checks due to potential serious associations.
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September 2018 in “JAAD case reports” A rare type of skin cancer with mucosal involvement was partially treated but eventually relapsed.
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April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Topical patidegib gel effectively treats basal cell carcinoma in Gorlin syndrome patients without causing the side effects seen with oral treatments.
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April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Targeting specific T cells may help treat alopecia areata.
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July 2014 in “Our Dermatology Online” The patient with both scarring and non-scarring hair loss showed complex immune reactions and improved with steroid treatment.