research Extraskeletal actions of vitamin D
Vitamin D has potential benefits for cancer prevention, heart health, diabetes, obesity, muscle function, skin health, and immune function, but clinical results are mixed and more research is needed.
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research R hodococcus equi: Clinical Manifestations, Virulence, and Immunity
Rhodococcus equi causes severe pneumonia in young foals, and effective vaccines are needed due to foals' weak immune responses.
research Comparison of viral RNA–host protein interactomes across pathogenic RNA viruses informs rapid antiviral drug discovery for SARS-CoV-2
Cepharanthine and Trifluoperazine are effective against SARS-CoV-2.
research Local heroes or villains: tissue-resident memory T cells in human health and disease
Tissue-resident memory T cells can protect against infections and cancer but may also contribute to autoimmune diseases.
research Noncoding dsRNA induces retinoic acid synthesis to stimulate hair follicle regeneration via TLR3
Noncoding dsRNA boosts hair growth by activating TLR3 and increasing retinoic acid.
research Vasoactive intestinal peptide, whose receptor-mediated signalling may be defective in alopecia areata, provides protection from hair follicle immune privilege collapse
A substance called VIP might protect hair follicles from being attacked by the immune system, and problems with VIP signaling could lead to hair loss in alopecia areata.
research Minoxidil improves vascular compliance, restores cerebral blood flow, and alters extracellular matrix gene expression in a model of chronic vascular stiffness
Minoxidil improves blood flow and vessel flexibility, potentially helping with vascular stiffness.
research Risk Factors and Characterization of Vitiligo and Alopecia Areata in Patients With Chronic Graft-vs-Host Disease
Female donor to male recipient sex mismatch and positive ACA-IgG are key risk factors for vitiligo and alopecia areata in chronic GvHD patients.
research A pilot study of 2% tofacitinib cream with narrowband ultraviolet B for the treatment of facial vitiligo
Using 2% tofacitinib cream with narrowband ultraviolet B improved facial vitiligo by 70% in patients who didn't respond to previous treatments, with no side effects reported.
research Recombinant human hepatitis B vaccine initiating alopecia areata: testing the hypothesis using the C3H/HeJ mouse model
The hepatitis B vaccine did not cause hair loss in the tested mice.
research Newborn infant skin gene expression: Remarkable differences versus adults
Newborn skin is uniquely prepared to adapt to new environments compared to adult skin.
research Mucocutaneous manifestations in children with human immunodeficiency virus infection
Children with HIV often have skin problems that can indicate the severity of their immune system damage.
research Association of vitamin D level with alopecia areata
Vitamin D levels are not linked to alopecia areata.
research Collagen-Heparin-FGF2-VEGF Scaffolds Induce a Regenerative Gene Expression Profile in a Fetal Sheep Wound Model
Collagen-heparin-FGF2-VEGF scaffolds can improve skin healing.
research Reduced serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor in patients with first onset vitiligo
People with first-time vitiligo have lower levels of a certain brain protein compared to healthy individuals.
research Smoothened receptor inhibitor vismodegib for the treatment of basal cell carcinoma: a retrospective analysis of efficacy and side effects
Vismodegib is effective for basal cell carcinoma but has severe side effects.
research Vaccines Against SARS-CoV-2 in Psoriasis Patients on Immunosuppressive Therapy: Implications of Vaccination Nationwide Campaign on Clinical Practice in Italy
Vaccination is crucial for psoriasis patients on immunosuppressive therapy to manage COVID-19 risks.
research Early Dengue Virus Infection in Human Skin: A Cycle of Inflammation and Infectivity
Chicken feather gene mutation helps understand human hair disorders.
research Combination Therapy with Baricitinib and Narrowband Ultraviolet B for Active Non-Segmental Vitiligo: A Retrospective Controlled Study
Combining baricitinib with UV-B therapy effectively treats non-segmental vitiligo and is well-tolerated.
research Footprints of the EADV: a meeting report from the 17th Congress of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
The conference highlighted new dermatological treatments and emphasized early intervention and addressing conditions lacking evidence-based treatments.
research Knowledge and practice of Vitamin D deficiency and risk of hair loss among adult population in Majmaah city, Saudi Arabia
Many people in Majmaah city, Saudi Arabia, don't know much about vitamin D deficiency and don't practice good vitamin D habits, with few linking it to hair loss.
research Drug-induced vitiligo: a real-world pharmacovigilance analysis of the FAERS database
Certain drugs may cause vitiligo, so patients should be monitored.
research IMAGING INSIGHTS INTO JC VIRUS-ASSOCIATED PROGRESSIVE MULTIFOCAL LEUKOENCEPHALOPATHY IN NEUROPSYCHIATRIC LUPUS: A CASE REPORT
Careful monitoring is crucial to prevent JC virus reactivation in lupus patients treated with rituximab.
research Melanocytes and Vitiligo (and Hair Graying)
Melanocytes produce melanin; their defects cause vitiligo and hair graying, with treatments available for vitiligo.
research Analysis of Vitamin D Receptor (VDR) Gene Polymorphisms in Alopecia Areata
Vitamin D receptor gene changes don't affect alopecia areata risk.
research Vandetanib-associated alopecia areata in a patient with metastatic medullary thyroid cancer
A cancer patient developed a type of hair loss after starting a cancer drug called vandetanib.
research Advances in Vitiligo Treatment
Vitiligo treatment requires a personalized mix of therapies to restore skin color and improve life quality.
research Therapeutic small extracellular vesicles from key human stem and immune cellular sources: A review
Small extracellular vesicles from stem and immune cells show promise for treating various diseases but face challenges in clinical use.
research Systemic corticosteroids in vitiligo: Evidence-based insights and practical considerations
Systemic corticosteroids help manage vitiligo by slowing progression and aiding repigmentation.
research MANIFESTAÇÕES NEUROPSICOLÓGICAS CAUSADAS PELA INFECÇÃO PELO VÍRUS DA DENGUE: UMA REVISÃO DE LITERATURA
Dengue can cause anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues.