February 2026 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” Alopecia areata involves immune system issues and specific cell types that disrupt hair growth, leading to hair loss.
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April 2022 in “Journal of Molecular Medicine” Aging and chronic inflammation weaken the immune system, increasing cancer and infection risks.
Plakophilin 1 helps control skin cell immune responses to prevent excessive inflammation.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Acne is linked to inflammation and insulin resistance, and is associated with various syndromes that require different treatments.
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January 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers found four distinct fibroblast types in human skin, which could help in treating wounds and fibrotic diseases.
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June 2021 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Macrophage issues cause chronic wound inflammation, but therapies can help.
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June 2005 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair ages due to genetics and environmental factors, leading to graying and thinning, with treatments available for some conditions.
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September 2020 in “Briefings in Bioinformatics” SARS-CoV-2 may worsen IPF due to shared genes and pathways, suggesting potential drug targets.
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August 2014 in “BMC Endocrine Disorders” New findings explain how genetic changes, body clocks, and certain molecules affect tissue response to stress hormones.
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January 2011 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” The conclusion is that genetic changes in the glucocorticoid receptor can lead to conditions affecting stress response, immunity, and metabolism, requiring personalized treatment.
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September 2021 in “Nutrients” Persimmons offer health benefits and can be used in new products and sustainable applications.
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April 2020 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Stress in hair follicle stem cells causes inflammation in a chronic skin condition through a specific immune response pathway.
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January 2012 in “Mediators of inflammation” Nonantibiotic macrolides show promise for treating various inflammatory skin conditions.
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November 2017 in “Livestock science” Nellore cattle have genetic variations linked to their adaptation to tropical environments.
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May 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Reprogramming macrophages to resolve inflammation can help reduce severe COVID-19 complications.
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February 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Hair aging and loss are caused by genetics, hormones, environment, and grooming, with treatments like minoxidil effective for certain types of hair loss.
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February 2021 in “Translational Psychiatry” Researchers found two new genetic variants linked to Alzheimer's disease.
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April 2021 in “Experimental and Molecular Medicine” The conclusion is that certain genetic factors and blood types may affect COVID-19 severity, but changes in ACE2 and TMPRSS2 genes are not clearly linked to it.
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August 2024 in “Middle East Fertility Society Journal” Vitamin D may help improve hormone levels in women with PCOS.
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September 2025 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” Aloe vera is effective for healing, skin, and health due to its beneficial compounds.
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January 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” People with hair loss conditions may also have thyroid disorders, but more research is needed to understand the connection.
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October 2021 in “JID innovations” Uterine leiomyomas don't significantly change gene expression in the scalp of people with Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia.
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October 2023 in “Journal of personalized medicine” Food intake, not genetics, affects how the body processes tadalafil and finasteride.
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May 2023 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” Rare ULBP3 gene changes may raise the risk of Alopecia areata, a certain FAS gene deletion could cause a dysfunctional protein in an immune disorder, and having one copy of a specific genetic deletion is okay, but two copies cause sickle cell disease.
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February 2016 in “Cell Transplantation” Hair follicles have a more inactive cell cycle than other skin cells, which may help develop targeted therapies for skin diseases and cancer.
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January 2016 in “Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology Research”
April 2026 in “International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science” Rosemary may help brain health and reduce inflammation.
February 2026 in “Cosmetics” Fenugreek is a promising cosmetic ingredient for skin and hair care.
August 2025 in “BMC Pharmacology and Toxicology” The LTF gene may help predict and manage nonspecific orbital inflammation.
January 2023 in “Journal of men's health” Higher dihydrotestosterone may be linked to more inflammation in COVID-19 patients with low testosterone.