April 2026 in “Journal of Inflammation Research” Alopecia areata and atopic dermatitis share immune system issues, and treatments like JAK inhibitors can help both.
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October 2014 in “Autoimmunity reviews” Alopecia areata is caused by the immune system attacking hair follicles.
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October 2018 in “BMJ Case Reports” Aggressive treatment in young patients with certain drug reactions may lead to multiple autoimmune diseases later.
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June 2023 in “Modern Pathology” GLI1 RNA CISH effectively identifies basal cell carcinoma but is less specific for benign follicular tumors.
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January 2004 in “Sen i Gakkaishi” Human hair and nail proteins are unlikely to cause allergic reactions.
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March 2016 in “Scandinavian journal of immunology” Janus kinase inhibitors show promise in treating alopecia areata but need more safety research.
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September 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Alopecia areata involves complex immune dysregulation, mainly driven by Th1 activity, suggesting broader treatment strategies.
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January 2023 in “International Journal of Biological Sciences” A specific pathway involving AR, miR-221, and IGF-1 plays a key role in causing common hair loss.
January 2014 in “International Journal of Case Reports and Images” A woman with undifferentiated connective tissue disease was diagnosed with renal amyloidosis and carpal tunnel syndrome.
November 2025 in “Clinical and Translational Medicine” DNAJB9 cfRNA could help diagnose and treat female hair loss.
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September 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Hidradenitis suppurativa is linked to autoinflammation and immune system issues.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” γδT cells can protect hair follicles from alopecia areata and promote hair regrowth.
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October 2019 in “Immunological investigations” The AIRE gene variant rs2075876 is linked to a higher risk of alopecia areata in males.
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February 2025 in “Journal of the Neurological Sciences” Beta-trace protein may help diagnose and predict treatment response in certain nerve disorders.
August 2024 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society” SOX10 in hair follicles is linked to inflammation in alopecia areata.
September 2023 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Talquetamab may cause hair loss and skin issues.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Three molecular subtypes of advanced skin T-cell lymphoma were identified, with potential biomarkers for predicting treatment response and disease progression.
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July 2013 in “Journal of Leukocyte Biology” Nonimmunogenic forms of keratins K71 and K31 can delay and prevent alopecia areata.
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September 2004 in “Experimental Dermatology” MC-1R is present in skin cells and may help reduce inflammation.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” JAK inhibitors improve hair growth in alopecia areata, especially in patchy types.
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September 2004 in “Journal of Autoimmunity” Alopecia areata patients have more activated T cells in their blood, which may help in developing treatments.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Alpha-MSH affects mitochondrial function, and MC1R mutations may increase skin aging.
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January 2022 in “Modern Rheumatology Case Reports” Renal histology is crucial for diagnosing simultaneous SLE and IgG4RD.
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January 2017 in “Neuromuscular Disorders” A rare autoimmune condition, Satoyoshi syndrome, can start in adults and improve with immunosuppressive treatment.
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July 2008 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Increased mucin in the skin might indicate lupus in patients with hair loss, but more research is needed.
May 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Mouse hair follicle stem cells can help prevent Type 1 Diabetes.
March 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Higher levels of IL-1a and IL-1RA were found in severe alopecia areata cases.
January 2011 in “Repository KITopen (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)” Blocking certain proteins on immune cells may help treat alopecia areata.