November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” NCSTN gene mutation causes abnormal skin cell differentiation and more inflammation, contributing to Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
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September 2021 in “The FASEB Journal” ACKR2 helps prevent skin scarring and hair loss by controlling inflammation.
January 2003 in “Hepatology” Alopecia areata involves immune system changes, especially in severe cases, with potential new treatment targets identified.
IL-36α helps in growing new hair follicles when healing wounds, potentially aiding in hair growth.
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September 2018 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” A boy's growth and immune problems were caused by a new mutation in the STAT5B gene.
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July 2010 in “Experimental Dermatology” A new mutation in the HR gene causes hair loss in a specific family.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Certain genes may be linked to autoimmune conditions in people with alopecia areata.
Removing SIX1 in fat cells reduces skin fibrosis.
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March 1994 in “Journal of Heredity” A mutation in mice causes hair loss and immune problems.
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December 2021 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” A new mutation in the DCAF17 gene was found in a Chinese family, causing Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome and diabetes.
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October 2024 in “Frontiers in Immunology” A humanized CXCL12 antibody may delay and treat alopecia areata by altering the immune response.
January 2026 in “Cytokine” January 2010 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatovenereology of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine” A unique gene mutation was found in a family with monilethrix.
August 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” Upadacitinib successfully regrew hair in a child with alopecia universalis and specific genetic mutations.
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August 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Psoriasis involves an imbalance between certain immune cells, and targeting these could help restore skin health.
April 2012 in “Encyclopedia of Life Sciences” Different genes are linked to various types of hair loss.
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February 2023 in “Inflammation and Regeneration” The protein interleukin-1 alpha helps regenerate hair follicles and increase stem cell growth in mice.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers created a new mouse model for studying scleroderma.
January 2002 in “Agritrop (Cirad)” The hr gene is linked to hair loss in Valle del Belice sheep.
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March 2015 in “Journal of dermatology” The boy's severe skin disorder is caused by two new mutations in his TGM1 gene.
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August 2013 in “Chinese Medical Journal” A specific gene mutation in KRT86 is linked to hair disorder in a Chinese Han family.
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August 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ASLAN004 was safe and well-tolerated, supporting further development for treating certain diseases.
May 2018 in “The journal of immunology/The Journal of immunology” Mutations in the FOXN1 gene cause severe immune issues but don't affect hair and nails.
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October 2018 in “Journal of pathology” Keratin 17 is linked to various diseases, including cancer and skin conditions, and may be a target for diagnosis and treatment.
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January 2020 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” Higher interleukin-15 levels are linked to more severe alopecia areata, but not to age or gender.
February 2026 in “Small Ruminant Research” The IRF2BP2 gene affects sheep fleece quality by influencing fiber traits.
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December 1998 in “Journal of Cell Science” The LEF-1 binding site enhances gene expression in hair follicles, with other proteins aiding specific regulation.
October 2021 in “QJM: An International Journal of Medicine” People with severe hair loss have higher levels of a protein called interleukin 17 in their blood.
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