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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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October 2010 in “The American Journal of Pathology” The document concludes that more research is needed to better understand and treat primary cicatricial alopecias, and suggests a possible reclassification based on molecular pathways.
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February 2014 in “Journal of Advanced Research” Vitamin D is important for skin health and may affect conditions like psoriasis and hair loss, but more research is needed to understand its role fully.
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December 2015 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Low-level laser therapy is safe and can increase hair growth for male and female pattern hair loss.
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April 2010 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Men are more likely to get infectious skin diseases, while women are more prone to autoimmune and pigment-related skin conditions, influenced by biological and environmental factors.
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December 2014 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Plasmacytoid dendritic cells are a key factor in causing hair loss in alopecia areata and could help differentiate it from other hair loss conditions.
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January 1998 in “BioDrugs” Azathioprine's effectiveness and safety require careful monitoring and more research, especially regarding its use with corticosteroids and the role of TPMT status in patients.
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September 2017 in “Journal of clinical immunology” New treatments for immune disorders caused by FOXN1 deficiency are promising.
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December 2017 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Low vitamin D might be linked to certain types of hair loss, and supplements could help, but more research is needed.
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June 2018 in “Scientific Reports” 15-lipoxygenase helps keep skin healthy by reducing inflammation.
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October 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Two transplant patients on cyclosporine unexpectedly developed hair loss.
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June 2010 in “Genes and Immunity” Blood tests can help understand the genetic differences in people with alopecia areata, including how severe it is and if it's inherited.
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June 2005 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” A man with HIV developed skin and hair issues after starting HIV treatment, which improved with topical treatment.
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February 2021 in “Biomedicines” Bacteria in our hair can affect its health and growth, and studying these bacteria could help us understand hair diseases better.
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September 2009 in “PubMed” Antigen presenting cells around hair follicles are crucial in SLE-related hair loss.
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October 2016 in “Experimental dermatology” Hair follicles may help teach the immune system to tolerate new self-antigens, but this can sometimes cause hair loss.
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September 2012 in “Springer eBooks” Nanoparticles can be used to deliver drugs to hair follicles, potentially improving treatments for conditions like acne and alopecia, and could also be used for vaccine delivery and gene therapy.
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November 2020 in “Curēus” A child's hair loss from alopecia areata was fully reversed in five months using diet and supplements.
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January 2024 in “Nature communications” Activating TLR5 in the gut can extend lifespan and improve health in aged mice.
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May 2012 in “Hair transplant forum international” Hair loss in men may be caused by inflammation triggered by hormones, and treatments reducing inflammation could potentially promote hair growth.
April 2024 in “Exploratory Animal and Medical Research” Sarcoptes mites cause severe skin issues in dogs, which can be fatal if untreated.
January 2024 in “Aging medicine” A COVID-19 infected patient with chronic kidney disease experienced worsened kidney function, hair loss, and unexpected wart clearance.
March 2023 in “Revista română de reumatologie” Skin problems are common in lupus, often appearing first, with various types and treatments, and careful monitoring is important for diagnosis and management.
September 2022 in “Farmacja Polska” Biotin is important for health, but taking extra usually doesn't help unless you're deficient.
November 2021 in “Egyptian Journal of Medical Microbiology” COVID-19 protective measures led to skin irritation, hair loss, and brittle nails; using skin-friendly products and a healthy diet is recommended.
April 2018 in “Assiut Veterinary Medical Journal/Maǧallaẗ Asyūṭ al-ṭibiyyaẗ al-baytariyyaẗ” Zinc levels in body fluids can help diagnose zinc deficiency in lambs, with fecal zinc as an early indicator.
April 2017 in “Journal of nutritional health & food engineering” Over 65% of people in the United Arab Emirates have undetected vitamin D deficiency, causing symptoms often mistaken for stress or migraines.
May 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Wnt-3a helps grow more skin stem cells, which could lead to new hair loss treatments.
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April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Alopecia areata is a common autoimmune condition causing varying hair loss, diagnosed by specific patterns of inflammation around hair follicles, with several treatment options available.