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January 2015 in “Biochimica and biophysica acta. Molecular and cell biology of lipids” Lysophosphatidic acid affects sensory neurons and may cause neuropathic pain and itch.
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April 2023 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” JAK-inhibitors for alopecia areata are generally safe with mostly mild side effects and a low rate of treatment withdrawal.
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April 1986 in “Cancer Letters” GSH-T levels in hair follicles are similar in smokers and non-smokers and don't increase with certain treatments.
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May 2023 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” IL-15 and TNF-α levels are higher in alopecia areata patients, especially in alopecia totalis.
August 2025 in “Materials Today Bio” The modified nanofibrous dressings effectively heal infected wounds by reducing bacteria and inflammation.
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October 1957 in “A M A Archives of Dermatology” Alopecia mucinosa is a challenging condition with unclear diagnosis and treatment.
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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.
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August 2020 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Gamma delta T cells in the skin help with healing and defense but can also cause autoimmune issues, and more research is needed to understand how they are activated.
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February 2023 in “Biomolecules” Granzyme B is important in autoimmune skin diseases and could be a new treatment target.
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July 1994 in “Journal of Cell Science” Cross-linked proteins help maintain the structure of hair, feathers, and hagfish teeth.
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January 2012 in “Chemical Immunology” Some drugs, especially biologics, can cause skin reactions that look like other skin diseases, and stopping the drug usually helps clear up these reactions.
October 2024 in “Annals of Allergy Asthma & Immunology” Anaphylaxis from cow's milk allergy can cause temporary hair loss in children.
March 2025 in “European Journal of Medical Genetics” Tofacitinib helped improve symptoms and hair growth in a patient with Aicardi-Goutières syndrome.
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January 2018 in “BMC dermatology” A new mutation in the PLEC gene causes a rare condition with skin blistering, muscle weakness, and hair loss.
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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.
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January 2020 in “Dermatology online journal” An adult with a rare skin condition improved with tazarotene treatment.
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January 1995 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” Netherton's syndrome is linked to high IgE levels and unique skin and hair symptoms, and may improve with ammonium lactate lotion and allergy management.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Red tattoo ink may cause skin growths, needing careful monitoring.
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July 2015 in “Current opinion in pediatrics, with evaluated MEDLINE/Current opinion in pediatrics” New genes linked to ichthyosis were found, but there's still no cure; treatment options are improving.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” HSD11b1 affects skin nerves and increases non-histaminergic itch.
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February 1938 in “Archives of Dermatology” The woman's hair loss might be due to a chronic infection.
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December 2003 in “Experimental Dermatology” Specific keratin gene mutations can cause monilethrix.
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November 2022 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Bullous pemphigoid is influenced by genetic factors, immune cell dysfunction, aging, and triggers, with treatment often improving symptoms.
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June 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” All-trans retinoic acid causes hair loss by increasing TGF-β2 in hair follicle cells.
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December 2007 in “Microbial pathogenesis” Anthrax bacteria can infect and destroy hair follicles in mice, but the immune system eventually clears the infection.
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August 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Enzyme injections can effectively treat epidermoid cysts without surgery.