88 citations
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May 2020 in “Clinical therapeutics” Stress can worsen skin diseases by affecting immune cells, hormones, and neurotransmitters in the skin.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New drug targets for hair loss treatment were identified by studying cell interactions in hair follicles.
73 citations
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August 2019 in “Cell Proliferation” Human skin models are essential for studying skin's sensory, immune, and nervous system interactions.
3 citations
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May 2023 in “Precision clinical medicine” Researchers found four genes that could help diagnose severe alopecia areata early.
August 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Androgenetic alopecia involves immune cell disruptions, especially increased CD4+ T cells around hair follicles.
16 citations
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December 2021 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Sex hormones may affect COVID-19 severity, with estrogen possibly reducing risk and testosterone potentially increasing it.
1 citations
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February 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Certain genetic factors may contribute to frontal fibrosing alopecia in Brazil.
The study found that different genes are active in cashmere goats' hair growth stages, which can help improve cashmere production.
August 2024 in “Clinical and Medical Engineering Live” Alopecia treatment should use a modern, combined approach to effectively address hair loss.
May 2024 in “JAMA Dermatology” Oral contraceptive use may increase the risk of frontal fibrosing alopecia in women with a specific CYP1B1 gene variant.
January 2023 in “Discovery immunology” T cells and bacteria in the gut and skin help maintain health and protect against disease.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Pharma Medicine and Biological Sciences” DP cells interact with immune cells, possibly causing hair loss in Alopecia Areata.
February 2024 in “Recima21” Covid-19 can cause hair loss due to immune and psychological factors.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Unmodified fullerene C60 promotes hair growth and may help treat hair loss.
20 citations
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November 2021 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” Skin organoids from stem cells could better mimic real skin but face challenges.
January 2026 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” Skin organoids are improving research but need better blood supply, nerve function, and immune system integration.
2 citations
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November 2020 in “Der Hautarzt” A patient's hair loss may be linked to their diabetes medication, Sitagliptin.
30 citations
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February 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” OX40-targeted therapies may help treat skin diseases by reducing inflammation and balancing immune responses.
4 citations
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September 2019 in “Biomedical Papers/Biomedical Papers of the Faculty of Medicine of Palacký University, Olomouc Czech Republic” CD2 might be a new treatment target for patchy alopecia areata.
January 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” IGF2BP3 gene is up-regulated in keloid patients, suggesting potential targets for treatment.
Recent discoveries have improved our understanding of hair loss, but challenges in treatment and knowledge among specialists still exist.
November 2023 in “Elsevier eBooks” Vitamin D affects many body functions and its interaction with microRNAs could help treat related diseases.
56 citations
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March 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Healthy mitochondria in skin cells are essential for proper hair growth and skin cell interaction in mice.
2 citations
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August 2020 in “Scientific reports” Genes related to keratin, skin cell differentiation, and immune functions are key in hedgehog skin and spine development.
CD28 is a promising target for treating alopecia areata with belatacept.
CD28 is a promising target for treating alopecia areata with belatacept.
6 citations
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July 2021 in “Bulletin of the National Research Centre/Bulletin of the National Research Center” Understanding SARS-CoV-2's spread and immune response is key to developing treatments and vaccines, but preventive measures remain important.
November 2025 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” Bioprinting is improving skin models for better testing of skin diseases without using animals.
October 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Immune cells are essential for early hair and skin development and healing.
Certain immune markers and vitamin levels could help diagnose alopecia areata.