June 2026 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” MicroRNAs can help regenerate hair by influencing stem cells and immune responses, but delivery challenges exist.
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July 2005 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Vitiligo is caused by the immune system attacking skin pigment cells.
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May 2025 in “npj Parkinson s Disease” PINK1 is important for controlling gut immune responses linked to early Parkinson's disease.
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July 2022 in “Advances in Wound Care” Fibroblasts play a crucial role in the body's response to implants, needing more research for better treatments.
September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” EGFR inhibitors cause skin issues and hair loss by weakening skin defenses, suggesting antibiotics and targeted treatments can help.
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October 2014 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” The model helps understand scar contraction and develop new treatments.
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February 2012 in “Journal of Neuroendocrinology” Allopregnanolone helps control oxytocin levels during pregnancy to prevent preterm labor.
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December 2020 in “Tissue Barriers” Loricrin affects skin immune function and homeostasis.
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September 1990 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Lambs' skin showed similar but more severe responses to a second orf virus infection, involving immune cells and new skin formation.
May 2018 in “White Rose eTheses Online (University of Leeds, The University of Sheffield, University of York)” Alopecia areata may be treated by using EGCG to balance immune cells and reduce inflammation.
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February 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A300 membranes help skin heal faster by promoting cell growth and repair.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Ritlecitinib effectively treats severe Alopecia Areata by reducing harmful immune activity in the skin.
147 citations
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November 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Keratinocytes help heal skin wounds by interacting with immune cells and producing substances that kill pathogens.
Human hair follicle stem cells improved memory and brain health in rats.
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June 2020 in “Dermatopathology” COVID-19 can cause various skin lesions, which may result from the virus and immune response, and are not directly linked to illness severity.
235 citations
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June 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” Kidney stones form due to factors like urine concentration, calcium deposits, hormones, gut bacteria, and immune response.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Discoid lupus erythematosus involves immune activation and fibrosis around hair follicles, with shared pathways across humans, dogs, and mice, suggesting potential treatments for both humans and animals.
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May 2016 in “Current opinion in pediatrics, with evaluated MEDLINE/Current opinion in pediatrics” Both vitiligo and alopecia areata involve an immune response triggered by stress and specific genes, with treatments targeting this pathway showing potential.
June 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Different immune responses cause hair loss in scalp diseases, with unique patterns in scalp psoriasis possibly protecting against hair loss.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CBD can help hair grow by supporting scalp health and reducing inflammation.
236 citations
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April 2015 in “Cell” Plucking some hairs can trigger nearby unplucked hairs to grow back more due to a collective response.
PCOS involves genetic and immune factors, especially T cells, affecting its development.
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June 2019 in “F1000Research” Scarless healing is complex and influenced by genetics and environment, while better understanding could improve scar treatment.
April 2026 in “Portuguese Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” COVID-19 and its vaccines can cause various skin issues due to viral effects, immune responses, and stress.
August 2023 in “Medical Hypotheses” Metformin, usually used for diabetes, can also help treat hair loss from alopecia areata due to its ability to reduce inflammation and stimulate new hair growth.
March 2026 in “Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry” Gut microbiota and exosomal miRNAs may help treat hair loss.
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December 2018 in “Journal of autoimmunity” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease causing patchy hair loss, often with other autoimmune disorders, but its exact causes are unknown.
142 citations
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March 2019 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” Cannabinoids may help treat various skin conditions.
47 citations
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May 2020 in “Cardiovascular Research” The document concludes that future heart disease research should account for sex-specific differences to improve diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes.
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August 2014 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Keratinocytes play a key role in skin health, but more research is needed.