March 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” Inflammation linked to the immune response may play a role in causing various types of hair loss.
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October 2008 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” EGF receptor is crucial for skin health and its inhibitors can cause skin rashes.
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in immunology” Sebaceous glands play a key role in skin health, immunity, and various skin diseases.
The skin plays a key role in immune responses and reflects emotional and stress reactions.
Plakophilin 1 helps control skin cell immune responses to prevent excessive inflammation.
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February 2018 in “InTech eBooks” TNF-alpha inhibitors can cause various immune-related skin issues.
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June 2012 in “PLOS ONE” Cholesterol-related compounds can stop hair growth and cause inflammation in a type of scarring hair loss.
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November 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” More research is needed to understand and manage rheumatoid arthritis better.
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August 2021 in “Experimental dermatology” Hidradenitis suppurativa is a skin disease caused by the breakdown of the skin's natural immune barriers, especially around hair follicles.
October 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Immune cells are essential for early hair and skin development and healing.
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April 2016 in “Nature Communications” Notch1 helps skin heal by attracting specific immune cells.
March 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A specific immune response helps control mite populations on the skin, maintaining healthy hair follicles.
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June 2015 in “F1000Research” Psoriasis may be chronic because it lacks certain immune system controls that prevent overreaction.
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December 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Free fatty acids in sebum boost skin's defense against acne by increasing antimicrobial peptides.
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March 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Skin fat plays a key role in immune defense and healing beyond just storing energy.
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May 2021 in “Immunological Reviews” Different types of fibroblasts play various roles in kidney repair and aging, and may affect chronic kidney disease outcomes.
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May 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” Skin stem cells remember past inflammation, helping them respond better to future injuries and possibly aiding in treating skin issues.
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December 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The conclusion is that a new biopsy technique and humidity chamber help study skin mites better and suggest mite overpopulation may cause skin diseases.
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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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December 2007 in “Pediatric allergy and immunology” Newborns with the common rash Erythema Toxicum have many active mast cells in their skin, but these cells don't produce the LL-37 peptide.
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June 2020 in “Inflammation Research” Skin problems in COVID-19 patients are rare and may be due to the body's complex immune response or blood clotting issues.
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February 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Different immune cells like platelets, mast cells, neutrophils, macrophages, T cells, B cells, and innate lymphoid cells all play roles in skin wound healing, but more research is needed due to inconsistent results and the complex nature of the immune response.
March 2026 in “European journal of ecology, biology and agriculture.” Patients with alopecia areata have higher levels of certain immune markers, suggesting new treatment targets.
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April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” ILC1 cells contribute to hair loss in alopecia areata.
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November 2014 The skin protects the body, regulates temperature, senses touch, and makes vitamin D.
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January 2019 in “Cell” Innate lymphoid cells help control skin bacteria by regulating sebaceous glands.
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August 2025 in “Journal of Radiation Research” Understanding skin reactions to radiation has improved, helping to reduce injuries and prevent skin cancer.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Immune cells are crucial for normal skin development and their dysfunction can cause skin disorders.
August 2024 in “Clinical and Medical Engineering Live” Alopecia treatment should use a modern, combined approach to effectively address hair loss.
February 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Type 3 Innate Lymphoid Cells help maintain skin health and balance, and are involved in skin diseases and healing.