Different types of skin cells and immune cells play a role in healing UV-damaged skin, with chronic UV exposure causing lasting damage to certain skin cells.
Different types of sun exposure damage skin cells and immune cells, with chronic exposure leading to more severe and lasting damage.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers developed a 3D skin model with its own immune and blood vessel cells to better understand skin health and disease.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Immune cells might contribute to hair loss caused by a specific mutation.
Alopecia areata involves immune system changes, especially in severe cases, with potential new treatment targets identified.
July 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Immune cells and cytokines significantly affect pathological scar development.
March 2024 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Dandruff is linked to increased T cells and weakened immune protection in hair follicles.
September 2025 in “Figshare” Alopecia areata involves complex immune activity, mainly Th1, with potential benefits from broader immune treatments.
January 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Special cells can help regrow hair in alopecia areata.
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June 2013 in “The Journal of Pathology” Lichen planopilaris may be an autoimmune disease causing hair loss due to immune system issues in hair follicles.
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September 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair follicle cells help protect against immune attacks by regulating T-cell activity.
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February 2022 in “Journal of immunology research” Exosomes from fat-derived stem cells can potentially improve hair growth and could be a new treatment for immune-related hair loss.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Farudodstat may help prevent hair loss in alopecia areata by stopping immune attacks on hair follicles.
CD28 is a promising target for treating alopecia areata with belatacept.
CD28 is a promising target for treating alopecia areata with belatacept.
March 2026 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Belatacept may be a promising treatment for alopecia areata.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Immune system changes may contribute to female pattern hair loss.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The study found that sweat glands normally suppress immune responses, but this is disrupted in certain skin diseases, possibly contributing to their development.
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February 2018 in “Immunity” Inactive stem cells in hair follicles and muscles can avoid detection by the immune system.
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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.
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March 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Biodegradable scaffolds help regenerate wounds and hair by activating the immune system.
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January 2024 in “Science Immunology” Regulatory T cells protect hair follicle stem cells by maintaining immune privilege in the skin.
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April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Targeting specific T cells may help treat alopecia areata.
Farudodstat can prevent hair follicle immune damage linked to alopecia areata.
March 2026 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” Using 5-α-reductase inhibitors before treatment improves outcomes for patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma.
July 2025 in “Dermatology Reports” Mesenchymal stem cell therapy shows promise for treating certain inflammatory skin diseases, but more research is needed.
February 2026 in “Nature Communications” A specific group of immune and skin cells may cause chronic inflammation in atopic dermatitis.
September 2025 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Hair loss in males and females is influenced by immune cell interactions, with potential treatments identified.
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May 2023 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Reduced SIRT1 in hair cells may cause alopecia areata by triggering immune responses.