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June 2020 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Frontal fibrosing alopecia is linked to increased immune system activity and reduced stem cells, suggesting early treatment targeting this pathway might prevent hair follicle damage.
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June 2022 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Dupilumab can help hair regrowth but may also trigger alopecia areata.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scarring alopecia involves increased immune cells and specific gene changes near damaged hair follicles.
391 citations
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January 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Half of people with Alopecia Areata may see hair regrowth within a year without treatment, but recovery is unpredictable.
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” The document concludes that primary scarring alopecias cause permanent hair loss, have unpredictable outcomes, and lack definitive treatments, requiring personalized care.
April 2025 in “ALEXMED ePosters” CXCL12 can both help and harm hair growth in alopecia areata.
March 2025 in “Kerala Journal of Ayurveda” Ayurvedic treatments successfully regrew hair and reduced hair loss in a woman with alopecia areata.
May 2019 in “Small Animal Dermatology” The dog had sebaceous adenitis, treated with ciclosporin, leading to some hair regrowth.
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May 1984 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Benign follicular mucinosis involves immune cells attacking hair follicles.
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May 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Autoimmune reactions may cause both alopecia areata and HAM.
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May 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Alopecia areata is caused by immune attacks on hair follicles, affecting hair growth and quality of life.
January 2026 in “Scientific Reports” PCOS involves immune and genetic factors, with key roles for T cells and specific genes.
295 citations
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May 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Alopecia areata, a common autoimmune hair loss condition, often runs in families.
PCOS involves genetic and immune factors, especially T cells, affecting its development.
October 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking IL-12 can help treat alopecia areata by preventing hair follicle immune issues.
January 2018 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” DM and AA may share a common cause.
35 citations
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic therapy” Cicatricial alopecia may be caused by immune attacks on hair follicles, gland issues, or stem cell damage.
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October 2013 in “Experimental Dermatology” Vitiligo and alopecia areata may have similar causes despite their differences.
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November 2016 in “Saengmyeong gwahag hoeji/Saengmyeong gwahak hoeji” New treatments for the autoimmune hair loss condition alopecia areata may include JAK inhibitors and other immunomodulators.
September 1997 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Examining scalp tissue under a microscope helps diagnose and understand hair loss diseases.
717 citations
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June 2010 in “Nature” Alopecia areata involves both innate and adaptive immunity, with specific genes linked to the disease.
80 citations
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April 2018 in “Trends in Molecular Medicine” Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia may help us understand hair follicle stem cell disorders and suggest new treatments.
98 citations
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December 2008 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Prolactin affects hair growth and skin conditions, and could be a target for new skin disease treatments.
April 2023 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” Lichen planus is a chronic autoimmune disease that is hard to treat and more common in women.
Psoriasis is a common, genetically influenced skin disease worsened by stress and lifestyle, but targeted treatments are promising.
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October 2024 in “Experimental Dermatology” CD8A and FOXD2-AS1 may be key for diagnosing and treating alopecia areata.
September 2025 in “PeerJ” FCER1A and RGS1 may help diagnose and treat systemic lupus erythematosus.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Tight hairstyles can cause temporary or permanent hair loss, with less hair seen under a microscope in later stages.
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November 2016 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” The document explains the difficulty in diagnosing and treating brain diseases caused by the immune system and stresses the need for quick and accurate tests.
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January 2006 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Cyclosporin effectively and safely treated skin diseases in three pets with no side effects.