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October 1996 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Alopecia areata is likely caused by a combination of genetic factors and immune system dysfunction, and may represent different diseases with various causes.
July 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Immune cells and cytokines significantly affect pathological scar development.
May 2024 in “International journal of medicine and psychology.” Genetic factors play a crucial role in the development of intervertebral disc herniation and protrusion.
Four genes are linked to alopecia areata, with two increasing risk and two offering protection.
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September 2014 in “Nature reviews. Drug discover/Nature reviews. Drug discovery” Specific immune cells cause alopecia areata and blocking certain proteins can prevent it.
February 2011 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Genetically repaired stem cells may treat certain genetic diseases, Th17 cells are key in fighting systemic fungal infections, hair loss in AGA is due to progenitor cell loss, and α-synuclein transfer might contribute to Parkinson's disease progression.
February 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Vitiligo is influenced by genetics and environment, and combining these factors can improve early detection and prevention.
February 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Certain immune system genes are linked to a higher risk of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, while others may offer protection.
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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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January 2009 in “Nature” Lgr5 and the vitamin D receptor are key in controlling skin inflammation and tumor risk in mice.
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January 2023 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune hair loss condition linked to genetic factors.
December 2010 in “Jurnal Natural (Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science, Syiah Kuala University)” Age, race, family history, and certain genetic factors increase prostate cancer risk.
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November 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” IFN-γ and IL-2 are important for T cell activation in hair loss in mice.
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October 2012 in “Behavioral Ecology” Masculine facial features may not reliably indicate heritable health, and more research is needed.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Stem cell activity influences autoimmune disease outcomes by affecting immune responses and tissue regeneration.
November 2025 in “The Journal of Immunology” Different γδ T cell types have unique roles in causing alopecia areata.
April 2012 in “Encyclopedia of Life Sciences” Different genes are linked to various types of hair loss.
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March 1985 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Genetic factors alone might not cause pemphigus vulgaris; other factors like birth complications and puberty may trigger it.
Atopy and altered T cell functions contribute to Alopecia Areata.
May 2024 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Type-2 immunity may influence skin diseases and could be targeted for treatment.
June 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Inflammation in hair follicles is a key risk factor for developing common baldness.
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December 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” IL16 gene variations may affect the risk of alopecia areata in Koreans.
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April 2018 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” A mutation in the IKZF1 gene causes immune system overactivity, linked to autoimmune diseases like lupus.
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May 2025 in “Fayoum University Medical Journal/Fayoum University Medical Journal ” Certain gene variations are linked to alopecia areata.
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic clinics” More research is needed to understand the genetic causes of Alopecia areata to develop better treatments.
December 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A specific type of immune cell plays a key role in causing alopecia areata and could be a target for treatment.
September 2024 in “Medicine” Alopecia areata may protect against graft dysfunction, while asthma may increase its risk.
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May 2020 in “JCI Insight” Alopecia areata involves specific immune cells, offering potential treatment targets.
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October 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Alopecia areata can be triggered by specific immune cells without genetic or environmental factors.