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June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” EGFRi/MEKi treatments cause hair follicles to lose some immune protection, leading to inflammation.
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February 2025 Merkel cell polyomavirus can infect and persist in skin cells, evading the immune system, but certain treatments can control it.
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April 2025 in “Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery” Early diagnosis and treatment by vets are crucial for managing rare but severe feline skin disorders.
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March 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Biodegradable scaffolds help regenerate wounds and hair by activating the immune system.
Understanding hair follicle signaling can improve hair disorder treatments.
December 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Immune system issues may contribute to female pattern hair loss.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Cancer” Childhood and adult height, and early immune-related hospitalizations increase testicular cancer risk, while baldness, larger families, and sports reduce it.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Arg1+ macrophages may play a role in causing alopecia areata.
February 2026 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Stem cell therapies show promise for hair regrowth in alopecia areata but need more research for safety and effectiveness.
June 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Hair loss in male pattern baldness is linked to changes in immune cell behavior around hair follicles.
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May 2023 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Reduced SIRT1 in hair cells may cause alopecia areata by triggering immune responses.
76 citations
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January 2017 in “World Journal of Stem Cells” Fat tissue cells are a promising option for healing various diseases, but more research is needed to ensure they are safe and effective.
59 citations
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March 2020 in “Journal of Biomedical Science” Understanding how hair follicle stem cells work can help find new ways to prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
57 citations
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May 1980 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Langerhans cells are crucial for skin immunity and allergic reactions.
20 citations
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December 2010 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Decreased CD200 in hair follicles may cause immune issues in some alopecia areata cases.
4 citations
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January 2024 in “Allergy” Everyone has an immune response to PPD, but reactions differ, causing tolerance, mild inflammation, or allergy.
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December 2022 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Patients with hidradenitis suppurativa have higher levels of cell-free DNA in their blood.
May 2023 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Treg cell-based therapies might help treat hair loss from alopecia areata, but more research is needed to confirm safety and effectiveness.
January 2022 in “Biocell” Mesenchymal stem cells and their secretions might help treat chronic skin inflammation in atopic dermatitis.
December 2012 in “Journal of dermatological science” Langerhans cells and melanocytes migrate to the skin and hair follicles during early human development.
Different stem cells are key for hair growth and health, and understanding their regulation could help treat hair loss.
47 citations
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December 2011 in “Experimental Dermatology” CGRP may help protect hair follicles from immune system attacks, potentially slowing hair loss.
24 citations
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November 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” PRP and ADSC therapies show promise in improving symptoms of genital lichen sclerosus with minimal side effects.
15 citations
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April 2017 in “Cell Stem Cell” Some brain cancer cells avoid immune system detection, and certain treatments could target this to slow their growth; also, certain fat cell precursors help regenerate hair and skin after injury.
2 citations
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December 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Plucked hairs can be used instead of skin biopsies to study hair traits because they contain specific cells related to hair.
January 2026 in “Immunity & Inflammation” Autoimmune skin diseases result from genetic and environmental factors disrupting immune checkpoints.
47 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of immunology research” Valproic Acid could potentially be used to treat immune-related conditions due to its ability to modify immune cell functions.
30 citations
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April 2007 in “Journal of Leukocyte Biology” Blocking CD44 can reduce leukocyte migration in autoimmune skin diseases.
5 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Oral JAK inhibitors improved alopecia areata by modulating immune responses and boosting hair growth.
Different types of sun exposure can damage skin cells and affect healing, with chronic exposure being more harmful, and certain immune cells help in the repair process.