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Scalp itching is common and hard to diagnose due to the complex nerve structure of the scalp.
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270-300 / 1000+ resultsresearch An integrated model of alopecia areata biomarkers highlights both TH1 and TH2 upregulation
Alopecia areata severity is linked to increased TH1 and TH2 activity.
research Alopecia Areata: Current Treatments and New Directions
JAK inhibitors and platelet-rich plasma show promise for treating alopecia areata.
research 17β-estradiol Inhibits the Production of RANTES in Human Keratinocytes
17β-estradiol can reduce inflammation in the skin.
research The potential application of natural products in cutaneous wound healing: A review of preclinical evidence
Natural products can help heal wounds by affecting key biological pathways.
research Resistance to the Insulin and Elevated Level of Androgen: A Major Cause of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Insulin resistance and high male hormone levels are major causes of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
research Innate type 2 immunity controls hair follicle commensalism by Demodex mites
Type 2 immunity helps control mite growth in hair follicles, preventing damage.
research Phenotypic Analysis of T-Cells in Extensive Alopecia Areata Scalp Suggests Partial Tolerance
T-cells in alopecia areata scalp show abnormal regulation, leading to less inflammation.
research Case Series: Gene Expression Analysis in Canine Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada/Uveodermatologic Syndrome and Vitiligo Reveals Conserved Immunopathogenesis Pathways Between Dog and Human Autoimmune Pigmentary Disorders
The immune processes causing VKH and vitiligo are similar in dogs and humans.
research Novel Chemically Modified Curcumin (CMC) Analogs Exhibit Anti-Melanogenic Activity in Primary Human Melanocytes
CMC2.24 and CMC2.23 reduce melanin safely and effectively.
research Psoriasis is characterized by deficient negative immune regulation compared to transient delayed-type hypersensitivity reactions
Psoriasis may be chronic because it lacks certain immune system controls that prevent overreaction.
research Erlotinib-Induced Skin Inflammation Is IL-1 Mediated in KC-Tie2 Mice and Human Skin Organ Culture
Erlotinib causes skin inflammation through IL-1, which can be reduced by anakinra.
research N1-methylspermidine, a stable spermidine analog, prolongs anagen and regulates epithelial stem cell functions in human hair follicles
N1-methylspermidine helps hair growth and reduces inflammation in hair follicles.
research Causal relationship between inflammatory cytokines and polycystic ovary syndrome: a bidirectional mendelian randomization study
Certain inflammatory factors may increase or decrease the risk of developing PCOS.
research Hair regrowth in alopecia areata and re‐pigmentation in vitiligo in response to treatment: Commonalities and differences
Hair regrows faster in alopecia areata than skin re-pigments in vitiligo due to differences in stem cells and treatment effects.
research A hybrid hydrogel encapsulating human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells enhances diabetic wound healing
A new hydrogel with stem cells from the human umbilical cord speeds up healing in diabetic wounds.
research Therapeutic effect of mesenchymal stem cells on histopathological, immunohistochemical, and molecular analysis in second-grade burn model
Bone marrow-derived stem cells improved healing and reduced scarring in second-degree burns in rats.
research Evaluation of platelet-rich plasma on hair regrowth and lesional T-cell cytokine expression in alopecia areata: A randomized observer-blinded, placebo-controlled, split-head pilot study
Platelet-rich plasma may help restore immune balance in bald patches, but its effectiveness in treating hair loss is limited.
research A Systematic Review of Keratinocyte Secretions: A Regenerative Perspective
Skin cells release substances important for healing and fighting infection, and understanding these could improve skin disorder treatments.
research Docosahexaenoic acid slows inflammation resolution and impairs the quality of healed skin tissue
High DHA levels delay wound healing and worsen skin repair quality.
research Exploring the efficacy of baricitinib in treating alopecia areata after failed Janus kinase inhibitor therapy
Baricitinib helped regrow hair in patients with severe alopecia areata after other treatments failed.
research Rosmarinus officinalis and Skin: Antioxidant Activity and Possible Therapeutical Role in Cutaneous Diseases
Rosemary may help treat various skin conditions due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
research Effects of Acanthus ebracteatus Vahl. extract and verbascoside on human dermal papilla and murine macrophage
Acanthus ebracteatus Vahl. extract and verbascoside may help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth due to their anti-inflammatory properties and ability to protect against cell death.
research Hair growth-promotion effects at the cellular level and antioxidant activity of the plant-based extract Phyllotex™
Phyllotex™ extract was found to significantly promote hair growth and protect against hair loss.
research Transplanted hair follicle mesenchymal stem cells alleviated small intestinal ischemia–reperfusion injury via intrinsic and paracrine mechanisms in a rat model
Transplanted hair follicle stem cells can heal damaged rat intestines.
research Evaluation of serum levels of IL-6, IL-10, and TNF-a in alopecia areata patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Alopecia areata patients have higher levels of IL-6 and TNF-α.
research Sudden improvement of alopecia universalis and psoriatic arthritis while receiving upadacitinib: a case-based review
Upadacitinib significantly improved alopecia universalis and psoriatic arthritis in a patient.
research Pinus thunbergii bark extract rich in flavonoids promotes hair growth in dorsal skin by regulating inflammatory cytokines and increasing growth factors in mice
Pine bark extract helps mice grow hair by reducing inflammation and boosting growth factors.
research Childhood Alopecia Areata: An Overview of Treatment and Recent Patents
Childhood Alopecia Areata causes hair loss and requires varied treatments, with psychological support being crucial.
research Exogenous Alpha-Ketoglutaric Acid Alleviates the Rabbit Dermal Papilla Cell Oxidative Damage Caused by Hydrogen Peroxide Through the ERK/Nrf2 Signaling Pathway
Alpha-ketoglutarate protects rabbit skin cells from oxidative damage by activating a specific cell pathway.