research Characterization of Hair Follicle Antigens Targeted by the Anti-Hair Follicle Immune Response
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder causing hair loss, linked to specific hair follicle antigens and genetic factors.
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30-60 / 1000+ resultsresearch Genomewide Scan for Linkage Reveals Evidence of Several Susceptibility Loci for Alopecia Areata
Certain genes on chromosomes 6, 10, 16, and 18 may increase the risk of alopecia areata.
research RETRACTED: Causal role of immune cells in alopecia areata: A two‐sample Mendelian randomization study
The study suggested certain immune cells might cause alopecia areata, but it was retracted.
research Clinical and Genetic Aspects of Alopecia Areata: A Cutting Edge Review
Hair loss from Alopecia Areata is caused by both genes and environment, with several treatments available but challenges in cost and relapse remain.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a hair loss condition mainly affecting postmenopausal women, with unclear causes and various clinical patterns.
research Linear immunoglobulin A/immunoglobulin G bullous dermatosis associated with Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease
A man had two rare autoimmune diseases that might be connected.
research SUMMARIES OF PAPERS
Herpes gestationis is linked to certain antigens, atopic eczema affects T cell populations and may be eased by breastfeeding, higher doses of anti-androgen treatment can improve androgenic alopecia, topical minoxidil increases hair thickness, long-term methotrexate therapy can cause liver fibrosis in psoriasis patients, and Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus patients aren't at higher risk for autoimmune disorders.
research Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type I : measurements and treatment
CRPS I is complex, linked to immune and nerve issues, and needs comprehensive treatment.
research Vaccines, adjuvants and autoimmunity
Vaccines are generally safe, but rare autoimmune reactions can occur, often influenced by genetics.
research Adrenal 21-hydroxylase gene mutations in Slovenian hyperandrogenic women: evaluation of corticotrophin stimulation and HLA polymorphisms in screening for carrier status
The study concluded that testing hormone levels after stimulation is not reliable for identifying carriers of 21-hydroxylase deficiency; genetic testing is necessary.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia and lichen planopilaris in HLA-identical mother and daughter
A mother and daughter with similar hair loss conditions and identical HLA types suggest a genetic link between the conditions.
research Association of Low Serum Ferritin Levels in Patients Having Alopecia Areata: A Case Control Study
People with alopecia areata often have lower iron levels than healthy people.
research Genotyping of the rs1800440 Polymorphism in CYP1B1 Gene and the rs9258883 Polymorphism in HLA-B Gene in a Spanish Cohort of 223 Patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Certain genetic variants are linked to frontal fibrosing alopecia in Spanish patients.
research Exploring the association between alopecia areata and thyroid dysfunction: A review
Alopecia areata is linked to thyroid diseases, and thyroid testing may help affected patients.
research Autoimmune associations of alopecia areata in pediatric population - A study in tertiary care centre
Many children with alopecia areata also have other autoimmune diseases.
research Study of Human Leukocyte Antigen ( HLA ) in 13 cases of familial frontal fibrosing alopecia: CYP 21A2 gene p.V281L mutation from congenital adrenal hyperplasia linked to HLA class I haplotype HLA ‐ A*33:01 ; B*14:02; C*08:02 as a genetic marker
A genetic marker linked to a type of hair loss was found in most patients studied.
research Psoriasis patients demonstrate HLA-Cw*06:02 allele dosage-dependent T cell proliferation when treated with hair follicle-derived keratin 17 protein
Psoriasis patients' immune response to a hair protein depends on their specific gene type.
research Alopecia: Association with Resistance to Thyroid Hormones
A specific thyroid hormone resistance mutation may be linked to different types of hair loss.
research The Association of Electrolytes, Trace Elements, and Vitamin C with Kidney Function in Iraqi Celiac Patients
Celiac patients may have kidney function risks due to increased urea and creatinine and decreased magnesium, zinc, and vitamin C.
research Association between genetically predicted rheumatoid arthritis and alopecia areata: a two-sample Mendelian randomization study
People with rheumatoid arthritis have a higher risk of developing alopecia areata.
research Association between SQSTM1 dysregulation and risk in alopecia areata: a Mendelian randomization study
SQSTM1 gene issues may increase the risk of alopecia areata.
research Association between air quality index and risk of alopecia areata: A nationwide population-based cohort study
Higher air pollution increases the risk of alopecia areata.
research Association Between Natural Hair Color, Race, and Alopecia
Darker hair colors may increase the risk of alopecia areata, while lighter hair colors may decrease it.
research Six Novel Susceptibility Loci for Early-Onset Androgenetic Alopecia and Their Unexpected Association with Common Diseases
Six new genetic regions linked to early hair loss also connect to Parkinson's disease and prostate cancer, possibly leading to new treatments.
research Genome-wide association study in Japanese females identifies fifteen novel skin-related trait associations
Researchers found 15 new genetic links to skin traits in Japanese women.
research Genome-wide association study of skin complex diseases
Genetic variants linked to ten skin diseases were found, showing both immune and non-immune factors play a role.
research Genetic determinants of skin ageing: a systematic review and meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies and candidate genes
Certain genes are linked to skin aging, like wrinkles and pigmentation changes.
research Potential genetic associations of acne scar phenotypes: IL1A in fibrotic scarring and CYB5R1 in atrophic scarring
CYB5R1 and IL1A genes may be linked to different types of acne scars.
research Association of Autoimmune Regulator Gene Rs2075876 Variant, but Not Gene Expression with Alopecia Areata in Males: A Case–control Study
The AIRE gene variant rs2075876 is linked to a higher risk of alopecia areata in males.
research Association between Alopecia Areata and Thyroid Dysfunction
People with Alopecia Areata often have thyroid problems like Hashimoto thyroiditis and hypothyroidism.