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October 2018 in “JCI insight” CD8+ T cells are involved in alopecia areata and may cause disease relapse.
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February 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A woman with a rare autoimmune disorder had a blister on her eye and unique immune reaction, which was effectively treated with medication.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CD8+ T cells attack hair follicle stem cells, causing scarring and hair loss in Discoid Lupus.
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May 1984 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Benign follicular mucinosis involves immune cells attacking hair follicles.
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May 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Using CD123 to detect certain immune cells helps diagnose a type of hair loss condition.
November 2025 in “The Journal of Immunology” Different γδ T cell types have unique roles in causing alopecia areata.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Contact immunotherapy can change immune responses in alopecia areata, suggesting new treatment targets.
May 2024 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Type-2 immunity may influence skin diseases and could be targeted for treatment.
July 2025 in “Cell & Bioscience” Specific immune cells and pathways contribute to hair follicle inflammation and hair loss, suggesting potential treatments for lichen planopilaris.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The study found that sweat glands normally suppress immune responses, but this is disrupted in certain skin diseases, possibly contributing to their development.
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November 2018 in “immuneACCESS” Expanded CD8+ T cells are linked to Alopecia Areata and may cause relapse after treatment.
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December 1977 in “Virchows Archiv B Cell Pathology” October 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Pemphigus vulgaris involves specific immune cells and B cells that produce antibodies causing skin blisters.
February 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Pulsed dye laser treatment was effective for a skin condition resistant to other treatments.
September 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” TNC+ fibroblasts play a key role in skin inflammation by interacting with T cells.
November 2024 in “Rheumatology Advances in Practice” Visceral leishmaniasis can mimic rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, especially in immunocompromised patients.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CD8+ T cells expand significantly in alopecia areata, suggesting new treatment targets.
March 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Discoid Lupus Erythematosus causes scalp plaques that can lead to hair loss, and antimalarial drugs are effective treatments.
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June 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CD44 variant changes start alopecia areata, but don't maintain it.
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September 2024 in “Arthritis & Rheumatology” Type I interferons may help treat skin issues in lupus and dermatomyositis.
9 citations
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February 2002 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The patient's symptoms improved with treatment but recurred when the steroid dose was reduced, requiring ongoing therapy.
August 2024 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal” A rare skin reaction from cancer treatment was successfully managed with topical treatments and antihistamines.
July 2024 in “LA Referencia (Red Federada de Repositorios Institucionales de Publicaciones Científicas)” Adipose tissue and eccrine gland displacement are common in certain alopecias but don't help differentiate between them.
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January 2019 in “International Immunology” Immune cells help keep skin healthy and repair it, but imbalance can cause disease.
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April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The study found that a key immune pathway protecting hair follicles is reduced in a mouse model of scarring hair loss.
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May 2019 in “BMJ case reports” A boy with severe immune deficiency and Epstein-Barr virus died from high-grade B-cell lymphoma.
September 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” A patient with a rare form of lupus improved after treatment for skin ulcers and hair loss on the face and scalp.