October 2025 in “Journal of Skin and Sexually Transmitted Diseases” Alopecia areata patients often have undetected thyroid issues, so routine thyroid screening is recommended.
Early recognition and a multidisciplinary approach are crucial for effectively managing complex autoimmune conditions like SLE with CAPS and AHA.
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June 2022 in “Movement disorders clinical practice” A patient with Wilson's disease showed hair-pulling behavior as an initial symptom.
Depressed individuals have higher hair sodium and potassium levels, similar to changes seen in astronauts.
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October 2024 in “Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health” Alopecia areata negatively affects the self-esteem and quality of life of children and teens.
Low-dose oral minoxidil can cause dry mouth.
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July 2023 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” CD8+ T cells drive alopecia areata, while regulatory T cells are protective.
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May 2018 in “Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology” New treatments for relapsing multiple sclerosis are more effective and convenient but have higher risks of serious side effects.
March 2024 in “Poster presentations” A woman with lupus and Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease improved with treatment.
November 2023 in “Global Medical Genetics” Netherton syndrome can cause severe dehydration, infections, and growth issues in infants.
April 2017 in “Childhood Kidney Diseases” Azathioprine can cause severe blood issues and hair loss, needing careful monitoring and possible discontinuation.
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April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Patients with autoimmune blistering diseases experience a reduced quality of life, with the need for better measurement tools, especially for those with mucous membrane pemphigoid.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A KLK5 inhibitor effectively improved skin symptoms in a mouse model of Netherton Syndrome.
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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.
March 2026 in “Current Research in Diabetes & Obesity Journal” Skin conditions can signal diabetes and insulin resistance.
May 2022 in “CRC Press eBooks” Skin diseases can greatly affect daily life and require careful treatment and medication review.
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March 1981 in “Circulation” Minoxidil improves blood flow in heart failure patients.
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June 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A boy's skin fragility and sparse hair were caused by a genetic mutation affecting skin cell adhesion.
December 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” Japanese patients and physicians often disagree on the severity of Alopecia Areata and treatment satisfaction, needing better communication and treatments.
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October 2010 in “Pediatrics in review” Early diagnosis of malabsorptive disorders in children is crucial to prevent long-term malnutrition.
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May 2014 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Mutations in the desmoplakin gene can cause hair problems and deadly heart disease.
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February 2025 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial for effectively managing hair loss in lupus and alopecia areata.
April 2020 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” A one-year-old child with a genetic condition had symptoms improved by treating zinc deficiency.
January 2026 in “Immunity & Inflammation” Autoimmune skin diseases result from genetic and environmental factors disrupting immune checkpoints.
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January 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Science” Homeopathy successfully treated complete hair loss in a man.
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April 2016 in “Medicine” SLE patients with Evans syndrome often show blood issues and need careful monitoring and treatment.
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October 2001 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Hair loss can indicate underlying systemic diseases and addressing these can sometimes reverse the hair loss.
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December 2010 in “Current Drug Therapy” Anti-complement agents could effectively treat autoimmune diseases with fewer side effects.