August 2021 in “BMJ Case Reports” A woman with lupus had blood cell destruction, treated successfully with medication.
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February 1977 in “Archives of Dermatology” Fresh plasma transfusions did not help treat Leiner disease in an infant.
12 citations
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March 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” Atopic dermatitis increases the risk of some autoimmune diseases.
July 2025 in “Journal of Dermatology Research Reviews & Reports” Exosomes show promise as effective treatments for autoimmune skin diseases with fewer side effects.
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October 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” Alopecia areata is a hair loss disease caused by complex immune reactions, and new targeted treatments show promise.
185 citations
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August 2005 in “Autoimmunity Reviews” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss due to the immune system attacking hair follicles, often influenced by genetics and stress.
4 citations
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May 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Extracellular vesicles may help prevent and repair spine disc degeneration.
May 2014 in “La Revue de médecine interne” Early detection and treatment of primary biliary cirrhosis and related autoimmune diseases improve outcomes.
3 citations
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May 2009 in “Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition” Consider infectious diseases like visceral leishmaniasis before diagnosing autoimmune hepatitis.
27 citations
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December 1999 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Necrobiosis lipoidica may need new criteria for accurate diagnosis due to similarities with another condition.
5 citations
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July 2003 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases” An antibiotic called co-trimoxazole can effectively treat autoimmune diseases.
February 2013 in “Pediatrics in Review” The girl's symptoms suggest a complex condition that's hard to diagnose despite normal test results.
January 2024 in “JAAD case reports” MSUD patients need careful monitoring of amino acids and zinc to prevent severe symptoms.
8 citations
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July 2015 in “Molecular cytogenetics” A complex X chromosome rearrangement can increase the risk of multiple autoimmune diseases.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman's skin symptoms led to a diagnosis of systemic AL amyloidosis, but she died from sepsis shortly after.
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January 2010 in “Case Reports in Medicine” Relapsing polychondritis might be linked to alopecia areata due to immune system factors.
Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndromes involve specific combinations of autoimmune diseases.
4 citations
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May 2008 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Skin problems can indicate different diseases inside the body.
January 2026 in “Immunity & Inflammation” Autoimmune skin diseases result from genetic and environmental factors disrupting immune checkpoints.
1 citations
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April 2022 in “Rheumatology” Juvenile dermatomyositis can worsen quickly and needs strong treatment.
47 citations
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March 2017 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Certain skin conditions may indicate or increase the risk of Parkinson's disease.
286 citations
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August 2007 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease where T cells attack hair follicles.
July 2024 in “GLOBAL JOURNAL FOR RESEARCH ANALYSIS” A 24-year-old man developed both alopecia areata universalis and type 1 diabetes at the same time, which is rare.
21 citations
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January 2006 in “Pediatrics” Some diseases can improve the outcomes of other diseases, leading to new treatment possibilities.
74 citations
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January 2006 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mutations in the DSG4 gene can cause a rare hair disorder similar to monilethrix.
15 citations
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April 2007 in “Journal of child neurology” An 11-month-old boy with Menkes disease had severe brain shrinkage and abnormal blood vessels, and didn't respond well to treatment.
44 citations
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August 2010 in “Lupus” Lupus can affect the scalp and nails, often causing hair loss and nail damage, and needs early aggressive treatment to prevent permanent damage.
106 citations
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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.
April 2024 in “Current Rheumatology Reviews” MCTD should be considered in children with recurring muscle issues, lupus-like symptoms, and edema.
November 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Leflunomide may lower alopecia areata risk, while other immunomodulators might increase it.