April 2023 in “Medizinische Genetik” New research has found 14 genes linked to the risk of developing alopecia areata, improving understanding and treatment options.
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January 2023 in “Biogerontology” Adequate testosterone is crucial for men's health and quality of life, but its decline with age needs more research.
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October 2017 in “Archivos Argentinos De Pediatria” Alopecia Areata is a complex, unpredictable autoimmune hair loss condition with limited treatment options and a significant psychological impact.
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September 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Thyroid and skin autoimmune diseases share genetic and immune links, affecting both tissues.
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January 2020 in “Scientific Reports” The African spiny mouse heals skin without scarring due to different protein activity compared to the common house mouse, which heals with scarring.
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September 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Certain genetic variants linked to immune response increase the risk of alopecia areata in Taiwanese people.
March 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Upadacitinib improved multiple immune-related conditions in one patient.
December 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Researchers found certain genes are overactive and others are underactive in men with early balding, which could help create new treatments.
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March 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” Immune cells around hair follicles help control hair growth and could be targets for treating hair disorders.
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March 2023 in “International Wound Journal” IGF2BP3 and other m6A-related genes are linked to keloid formation and could be potential treatment targets.
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June 2009 in “Science” Stromal stem cells may help heal wounds by becoming structural cells or affecting the immune system, but more research is needed to understand how.
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November 2018 in “Nature Biotechnology” Drugmakers are optimistic about targeting the Wnt pathway for new treatments despite past challenges.
New therapies like JAK inhibitors, PRP, and stem cell treatments show promise for better alopecia management.
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January 2025 in “OBM Geriatrics” Platelets play a key role in the immune system and their lifespan and aging are important for developing new treatments.
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November 2010 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” Brain hormones significantly affect hair color and could potentially be used to prevent or reverse grey hair.
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February 2021 in “FEBS Journal” Targeting regulatory T cells may help treat age-related diseases.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Psoriasis involves immune and genetic factors, and understanding these can improve treatments.
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June 2017 in “Advances in Therapy” New treatments for hair loss are showing promise due to better understanding of genetics and the immune system.
September 2025 in “PubMed” Mechanical stimulation and new therapies show promise for hair regrowth.
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January 2021 in “Dermatology and therapy” An imbalance in gut bacteria is linked to skin immune diseases and may affect their outcomes and related health issues.
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August 2023 in “Biomolecules” Certain immune-related proteins are higher in people with alopecia and their healthy relatives, hinting at a genetic link.
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October 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Alopecia areata is linked to immune-related genes, suggesting JAK inhibitors as a potential treatment.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” A temporary capillary cell type helps skin repair after radiation by promoting blood vessel growth.
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January 2019 in “Cell” Innate lymphoid cells help control skin bacteria by regulating sebaceous glands.
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June 2010 in “Nature” Alopecia areata involves both innate and adaptive immunity, with specific genes linked to the disease.
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April 2022 in “Genes” The study found that the hair loss condition in Cesky Fousek dogs is influenced by multiple genes affecting skin and muscle structure, fat metabolism, and immunity.
May 2022 in “Liver transplantation” The document explains how the immune system reacts to organ transplants and the treatments used to prevent rejection.
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April 2000 in “Journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry/The journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry” ICAM-1 helps regulate hair growth cycles and skin remodeling.
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October 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” AIRE deficiency causes hair loss similar to alopecia areata in mice.
January 2026 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” Skin organoids are improving research but need better blood supply, nerve function, and immune system integration.