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December 2021 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Sex hormones may affect COVID-19 severity, with estrogen possibly reducing risk and testosterone potentially increasing it.
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September 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Folate receptor β helps suppress the immune system in macrophages and affects cancer growth and hair health.
A rare skin reaction occurred when a man took paracetamol, causing a new rash in an area already affected by hair loss.
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Alopecia areata patients have higher levels of certain immune receptors, suggesting new treatment possibilities.
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April 2010 in “Cancer and Metastasis Reviews” TGFβ's manipulation of inflammation and immune cells affects cancer spread, suggesting new treatment strategies and biomarkers.
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January 2025 in “Genes & Diseases” Understanding T cells and signaling pathways can lead to better treatments for hair loss.
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Iron deficiency worsens inflammatory skin diseases by disrupting iron balance and increasing inflammation.
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December 2020 in “Tissue Barriers” Loricrin affects skin immune function and homeostasis.
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January 2022 in “Nutrients” Diet can influence inflammatory skin diseases.
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February 2018 in “Immunity” Inactive stem cells in hair follicles and muscles can avoid detection by the immune system.
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