Alopecia areata involves immune system changes, especially in severe cases, with potential new treatment targets identified.
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August 2017 in “Photochemistry and Photobiology” Red light at 627 nm can safely trigger IL-4 release in skin cells, potentially helping treat inflammatory skin conditions.
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