research Genome-wide association study in alopecia areata implicates both innate and adaptive immunity
Alopecia areata involves both innate and adaptive immunity, with specific genes linked to the disease.
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60-90 / 1000+ resultsresearch Distribution of major histocompatibility antigens in normal skin
Major histocompatibility antigens are found in specific skin cells and structures, but not in sweat glands.
research The spectrum of hair loss in patients with mycosis fungoides and Sézary syndrome
Some patients with mycosis fungoides or Sézary syndrome experience hair loss, which may be similar to alopecia areata or linked to skin lesions, possibly due to abnormal T cells, and bexarotene can help treat it.
research Pemphigus vulgaris in only one of two monozygotic twins
Genetic factors alone might not cause pemphigus vulgaris; other factors like birth complications and puberty may trigger it.
research Analysis of DNA in hair fibers.
Small amounts of DNA can be found in the hair shaft, especially near the root, but it decreases with hair treatments and washing.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia: A review of disease pathogenesis
The cause of Frontal fibrosing alopecia, a type of hair loss, is complex, likely involving immune responses and genetics, but is not fully understood.
research Association of lichen planopilaris with hypothyroidism: a systematic review and meta‐analysis
Lichen planopilaris patients are more likely to have hypothyroidism.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a hair loss condition mainly affecting postmenopausal women, with unclear causes and various clinical patterns.
research Immunological Profile of Patients Presenting Down Syndrome and Alopecia Areata
Down Syndrome patients with Alopecia Areata often have hypothyroidism and specific immune abnormalities.
research Lichen Planopilaris
Lichen Planopilaris is a hair loss condition best treated early with various medications, including hydroxychloroquine, to prevent permanent baldness.
research Potential etiological factors in frontal fibrosing alopecia
The exact cause of frontal fibrosing alopecia is unknown, but it's not likely due to sunscreen.
research Mosaic Hair Regrowth Pattern of Ophiasis and Androgenic Alopecia in a Patient With Alopecia Areata Totalis
The patient with total hair loss did not regrow hair despite treatment, indicating a poor outlook for this type of hair loss.
research Hair Diseases (Alopecia Areata and Androgenetic Alopecia)
Alopecia areata, a type of hair loss, may be passed through T cells and has genetic links, while treatments vary in effectiveness. Male pattern baldness can be treated with finasteride and is influenced by androgens in hair follicles.
research 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 Organ Specificity in Autoimmune Diseases: Thyroid and Islet Autoimmunity in Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata is linked to thyroid autoimmunity but not type 1 diabetes.
research Alopecia areata
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease with genetic links, treatable with certain medications, and can affect mental health.
research Immunogenetic and metabolic risk factors in male androgenetic alopecia: the role of HLA-DRB1 alleles and vitamin D3 deficiency
Certain genetic markers and low vitamin D3 levels are linked to male pattern baldness.
research The role of somatostatin expression in hair follicle immune privilege
Somatostatin helps hair follicles suppress immune responses, which might aid in treating certain hair loss conditions.
research Linking allergy to mercury to HLA and burning mouth syndrome
Mercury allergy linked to specific genes may contribute to burning mouth syndrome, and silicon might play a role in maintaining healthy hair.
research Hypertrichosis lanuginosa acquisita associated with autoimmune hepatitis
HLA can be linked to autoimmune hepatitis.
research Joint study of the associations of HLA‐B and the transmembrane short tandem repeat polymorphism of MICA protein with alopecia areata shows independent associations of both with the disease
Both HLA-B and MICA are independently linked to alopecia areata.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a scarring hair loss condition mainly affecting postmenopausal women, with unclear causes.
research Radiographic Findings of Shoulder Involvement in Ankylosing Spondylitis
The patient with Ankylosing Spondylitis had shoulder joint damage and bone changes.
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 Hyperthyroidism
Graves disease is the main cause of hyperthyroidism in kids, especially girls aged 11-15, and requires lifelong follow-up.
research The genetics of alopecia areata
Alopecia areata has a complex genetic basis that was not fully understood as of 2001.
research Epidermolysis Bullosa Acquisita Occuring In A Patient With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
A woman with lupus also developed a severe skin condition linked to a genetic factor.
research Comparison of allogeneic stem cell transplant conditioning regimens in AML, MDS and CLL
Busulfan/cyclophosphamide and total bone irradiation are equally effective for AML transplants.
research Ulcerative colitis and total alopecia in a mother and her son
A mother and son both had ulcerative colitis and alopecia, suggesting a genetic link in autoimmune disorders and successful treatment with cyclosporine.
research Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type I : measurements and treatment
CRPS I is complex, linked to immune and nerve issues, and needs comprehensive treatment.