research Treatment Effects of Intradermal Botulinum Toxin Type A Injection on Alopecia Areata
Botulinum toxin type A injections are not effective for severe alopecia areata.
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810-840 / 1000+ resultsresearch Onset of lichen planopilaris during treatment with etanercept
Etanercept may cause lichen planopilaris, so doctors should be cautious.
research Refractory dermatomyositis–systemic lupus erythematosus overlap syndrome and response to tofacitinib
Tofacitinib successfully treated a woman's severe symptoms from a rare autoimmune condition.
research Topically applied thyroid hormones stimulate hair growth in organ-cultured human scalp skin
Applying thyroid hormones to the scalp can help hair grow.
research Autoinmune Alopecia/Alopecia Areata
New drugs, baricitinib and ritlecitinib, are effective for severe alopecia areata.
research Th1 effector CD4 T cells rely on IFN-γ production to induce alopecia areata
CD4 T cells need IFN-γ to cause hair loss in alopecia areata.
research Autoimmunity and autoimmune co-morbidities in psoriasis
Psoriasis is linked to other autoimmune diseases and involves a specific inflammatory process.
research Case of epidermolytic ichthyosis (bullous congenial ichthyosiform erythroderma) with a novel L157P mutation in KRT10 complicated by hypercalcemia
A man with a rare skin condition and a new gene mutation developed high calcium levels due to his treatment.
research A Rare Case of Antinuclear Antibody-Negative Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Presenting With Generalized Lymphadenopathy as the Initial Manifestation
A 16-year-old girl with lupus symptoms improved with treatment despite negative ANA tests.
research “Shedding” low yield testing for telogen effluvium: A cross-sectional study of 16,381 laboratory results from newly diagnosed patients
Most lab tests for patients with Telogen effluvium, a type of hair loss, show no or mild abnormalities; only a few specific tests are useful.
research Hypothyroidism in Thyroid Carcinoma Follow-up: Orlistat May Inhibit the Absorption of Thyroxine
Orlistat might block the body's ability to absorb thyroid medication.
research Healthy individuals genetically at-risk for the development of Pemphigus vulgaris or Alopecia areata share disease-like cytokine dysregulation
Genetically at-risk healthy people show similar immune issues as those with Pemphigus vulgaris or Alopecia areata.
research PUVA-Therapy for Alopecia Areata
PUVA-therapy is not very effective for severe hair loss types like alopecia totalis or universalis.
research Temporal Triangular Alopecia – A Diagnostic Dilemma: Case Series of Six Patients
Trichoscopy effectively diagnoses temporal triangular alopecia in children.
research Role of topical tofacitinib in autoimmune skin disorders: An expert opinion
Topical tofacitinib is a safe and effective treatment for autoimmune skin disorders.
research Interstitial pneumonia with autoimmune features: challenges and controversies
The document concludes that diagnosing and treating Interstitial Pneumonia with Autoimmune Features (IPAF) is challenging, needs a multidisciplinary approach, and further research for better diagnostic criteria and treatments. It also emphasizes regular checks for Connective Tissue Disease symptoms in all patients with Interstitial Lung Disease.
research Efficacy and Safety of Oral Betamethasone Mini-Pulses in Moderate to Severe Alopecia Areata
Oral betamethasone mini-pulses effectively treat moderate to severe alopecia areata with manageable side effects.
research Epidemiology and burden of alopecia areata: a systematic review
Alopecia areata is a common autoimmune disease affecting about 2% of people, causing significant disability and often associated with mental health issues and other autoimmune conditions.
research A Japanese case of ichthyosis follicularis with atrichia and photophobia syndrome with an MBTPS2 mutation
A Japanese patient with IFAP syndrome had a severe MBTPS2 gene mutation but showed milder symptoms than previously observed cases.
research Netherton Syndrome
A 17-year-old with Netherton syndrome has dry, itchy skin, brittle hair, and high IgE levels, treated with antihistamines and emollients.
research Endocrinopathies, Atypical
The document concludes that skin and hair changes in small animals are often due to hormonal imbalances and recommends regular baths and antibiotics for associated infections.
research The Autoimmune Regulator (AIRE), Which Is Defective in Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy-Candidiasis-Ectodermal Dystrophy Patients, Is Expressed in Human Epidermal and Follicular Keratinocytes and Associates With the Intermediate Filament Protein Cytokeratin 17
AIRE protein, defective in APECED patients, is found in skin and hair cells and interacts with cytokeratin 17.
research Alopecia areata
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder causing hair loss and can impact mental health.
research Characterization of novel TMEM173 mutation with additive IFIH1 risk allele
A new mutation in the TMEM173 gene and a risk allele in IFIH1 cause a unique set of immune-related symptoms.
research Autoantibodies to Hair Follicles in C3H/HeJ Mice With Alopecia Areata–Like Hair Loss
research Adverse effect profile with low-dose methotrexate therapy in patients suffering with rheumatic diseases
Low-dose methotrexate is generally safe but can cause mild to severe side effects, and folic acid can reduce these risks.
research How far should we investigate diffuse alopecia in women?
Routine thyroid tests for diffuse alopecia in women may not be necessary, but checking for iron deficiency anemia could be useful.
research Risk Factors for the Development of and Outcomes After Diagnosis of Autoimmune Alopecia Areata in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
research Alopecia: what to do when the endocrine skin tests are normal?
If a dog's skin tests are normal but it has hair loss, consider other non-endocrine causes and choose tests based on the hair loss pattern.
research Role of regulatory T cells in pathogenesis and therapeutics of alopecia areata
Increasing regulatory T cells may help treat alopecia areata by reducing autoimmunity and promoting hair growth.