March 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Changes in scalp microbes may contribute to hair loss, suggesting new treatment options.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Age-related immune changes worsen Parkinson's disease, suggesting new treatment strategies.
245 citations
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October 2015 in “Nature medicine” Hair follicle-derived IL-7 and IL-15 are crucial for maintaining skin-resident memory T cells and could be targeted for treating skin diseases and lymphoma.
56 citations
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November 2022 in “Biomolecules” Targeting macrophages may improve wound healing.
2 citations
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September 2025 in “Microorganisms” COVID-19 can worsen autoimmune skin diseases and increase their occurrence.
March 2026 in “Molecules” Dang Gui may help treat immune-related diseases by boosting and regulating the immune system.
January 2026 in “Experimental Dermatology” Keratinocytes contribute to hidradenitis suppurativa by causing inflammation and worsening the condition.
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September 2020 in “Open Biology” Better understanding of wound healing is needed to develop effective treatments for chronic wounds.
8 citations
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August 2019 in “ACR Open Rheumatology” Defective repair processes may cause immune activation and inflammation in psoriatic disease.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “Reproduction” Microglia, the brain's immune cells, may contribute to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) by altering the female brain's structure and function, with kisspeptin neurons and GABA neurotransmitters also playing a role.
February 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair loss in male pattern baldness is linked to changes in specific genes and proteins that affect hair growth and scalp health.
21 citations
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February 2015 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Keloids may be influenced by stress and psychological factors.
December 2025 in “Journal of Cell Communication and Signaling” Vitamin D receptor is crucial for hair health and may help treat hair loss.
October 2022 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Aging skin is affected by inflammation, reduced stem cell function, and slower wound healing.
66 citations
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March 2018 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” An imbalance between certain immune cells is linked to a chronic skin condition and may be influenced by obesity, smoking, and autoimmune issues.
55 citations
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April 2010 in “Cancer and Metastasis Reviews” TGFβ's manipulation of inflammation and immune cells affects cancer spread, suggesting new treatment strategies and biomarkers.
1 citations
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May 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Ulcerative colitis involves immune activation, chronic inflammation, and metabolic issues, some of which persist even during remission.
353 citations
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February 2022 in “Nature Immunology” Long-haul COVID can cause lasting symptoms affecting many body systems and may be linked to ongoing inflammation and immune system issues.
March 2025 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Improving nerve and immune interactions may help heal chronic wounds.
9 citations
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April 2024 in “Cureus” Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease affects vision and skin, mainly in people with darker skin, and is treated with steroids and immunosuppressants.
19 citations
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April 2024 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” Long COVID symptoms are linked to immune issues, poor blood flow, and lung problems.
286 citations
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June 2012 in “Nature Immunology” Hair follicles help attract immune cells to the skin during stress.
December 2025 in “Cosmetics” New treatments for alopecia show promise in restoring hair growth by targeting immune and hormonal factors.
165 citations
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January 2006 in “Molecular Medicine” Matriptase is crucial for skin, hair, and immune cell health, and its imbalance can lead to cancer.
November 2025 in “Journal of Disease and Public Health” Post-COVID-19 syndrome is complex, affects 5%-10% of people, and requires better research and global collaboration for treatment.
November 2018 in “Atlas of genetics and cytogenetics in oncology and haematology” WNT10B is linked to cancer development and affects survival and disease progression in various cancers.
March 2026 in “Journal of Clinical and Basic Psychosomatics” Tianmeng oral liquid may help with insomnia, anxiety, and depression.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Targeting cholesterol, fatty acids, fibrosis, and mast cells may help treat CCCA.
August 2023 in “Physician's journal of medicine” Hashimoto thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease that can lead to an underactive thyroid and is treated with medication and sometimes diet changes or surgery.
January 2026 in “Annals of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Restoring NAD⁺ may help with aging and chronic diseases, but more research is needed.