December 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” These specific gene polymorphisms are not linked to Alopecia Areata in Egyptians.
December 2023 in “EPRA international journal of multidisciplinary research” Alopecia areata causes sudden hair loss, has genetic links, and can be managed but not cured.
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March 2021 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology (Print)” COVID-19 infection may trigger alopecia areata in some patients.
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September 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” Chronic inflammatory skin diseases are caused by disrupted interactions between skin cells and immune cells.
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.
September 2024 in “South Eastern European Journal of Public Health” Alopecia areata patients have higher IgE and IL-13 levels, suggesting immune involvement.
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November 2005 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a prohormone important for producing sex steroids and has potential health benefits.
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January 2007 in “Drug Safety” Some drugs can cause skin, nail, and hair problems, which are important for healthcare professionals to recognize and report.
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March 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata shows a unique type 1 interferon signature, suggesting potential treatment by targeting this pathway.
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July 2019 in “PloS one” Patients with Alopecia areata have fewer specific immune cells that normally regulate the immune system, which may contribute to the condition.
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January 2020 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Using a 308-nm excimer lamp with minoxidil promotes hair growth in Alopecia Areata patients, especially younger ones or those with smaller bald spots.
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January 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Genetically at-risk healthy people show similar immune issues as those with Pemphigus vulgaris or Alopecia areata.
April 2024 in “Frontiers in physiology” Immune cells are crucial for hair growth and preventing hair loss.
December 2023 in “Curēus” COVID-19 vaccination does not significantly increase the risk of developing alopecia areata.
September 2023 in “Stem cell reviews and reports” Scientists found a new, less invasive way to get stem cells from horse hair for veterinary medicine.
November 2011 in “APMIS. Acta pathologica, microbiologica et immunologica Scandinavica./APMIS” Polyomavirus A2 infection in newborn mice caused hair follicle tumors.
August 2014 in “Warwick Research Archive Portal (University of Warwick)” Obesity negatively affects the endometrium, leading to higher miscarriage risk and impaired cell function.
January 2018 in “Online Publication Service of Würzburg University (Würzburg University)” EpiLife® media and younger donor age improve artificial skin model quality.
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January 2011 in “The Korean Journal of Hepatology” Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease can develop during interferon therapy for chronic hepatitis C.
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July 2014 in “Gene” The S250C variant in a gene may cause autoimmunity and immunodeficiency by impairing protein function.
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May 2020 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Proteoglycans are important for hair growth, and a specific treatment can help reduce hair loss.
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May 2025 in “npj Parkinson s Disease” PINK1 is important for controlling gut immune responses linked to early Parkinson's disease.
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January 2024 in “Annals of Dermatology” COVID-19 may trigger alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
December 2025 in “ADMET & DMPK” Personalized treatments for hair loss focus on specific genetic and biological pathways.
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August 2020 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Men generally have more severe COVID-19 cases and higher death rates than women due to biological differences.
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March 2016 in “Autoimmunity reviews” Animal models have helped understand hair loss from alopecia areata and find new treatments.
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December 2019 in “Stem Cell Reviews and Reports” Tooth regeneration could become possible by controlling how and when bioactive factors are released.
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March 2018 in “Seminars in Oncology” The document concludes that pregnancy and cancer share immune evasion tactics, but more research is needed before using checkpoint blockade immunotherapy in pregnant cancer patients to avoid harm to the placenta.
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December 2016 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Platelet-rich plasma may help hair follicle cells grow by affecting certain genes and pathways.
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May 2005 in “Expert Review of Clinical Immunology” Blocking interferon-gamma might help treat various autoimmune diseases.