9 citations
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March 2015 in “International reviews of immunology” Skin abnormalities can indicate immunodeficiency due to shared origins with the immune system.
October 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Hair follicle stem cells in hairpoor mice are disrupted, causing hair loss.
July 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” Certain gene variations in PITX2 are linked to a higher risk of male pattern baldness in Indians.
365 citations
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March 2021 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Nanocarriers can improve drug delivery through the skin by overcoming barriers.
223 citations
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September 2018 in “Rheumatology” JAK inhibitors are effective in treating various immune-related diseases, not just rheumatoid arthritis.
134 citations
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July 2020 in “Experimental dermatology” Hair follicles are normally protected from the immune system, but when this protection fails, it can cause hair loss in alopecia areata.
85 citations
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June 2006 in “Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” The document concludes that hirsutism is the main sign for diagnosing hyperandrogenism, which requires a detailed patient history and physical exam.
46 citations
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October 2009 in “Archives of Dermatology” Loose anagen hair syndrome, often affecting young girls, can be diagnosed with a hair-pull test and usually gets better on its own, but severe cases may need treatment.
32 citations
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December 2018 in “Cytokine” Type I interferons play a key role in the development of various skin diseases.
22 citations
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January 2009 in “Medical mycology” A family got a fungal infection from a boy who had contact with rabbits, but they all recovered with treatment.
16 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Ficus carica leaf extract may help treat skin disorders by reducing inflammation and androgen effects in skin cells.
11 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Alopecia areata is a chronic condition causing hair loss, with new treatments targeting the immune system showing promise.
4 citations
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June 2025 in “Cell Reports” Clonally expanded CD8+ T cells cause alopecia areata.
4 citations
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January 2018 in “Cosmetics” Spin traps like PBN could protect skin from pollution and sunlight in cosmetics but need more research for safe use.
2 citations
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January 2021 in “Case reports in endocrinology” The girl's condition improved with treatment, showing no new autoimmune diseases and hair regrowth.
2 citations
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June 2017 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A critically ill boy experienced hair loss likely due to the stress of his medical treatments, but his hair regrew completely in 1.5 months.
1 citations
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January 2001 in “Journal of Toxicology-cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Hair follicles could be used to deliver drugs effectively, with the right understanding and methods.
February 2026 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” Alopecia areata involves immune system issues and specific cell types that disrupt hair growth, leading to hair loss.
July 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The structure of SRD5A reveals how it reduces steroids, aiding drug design for related health conditions.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document lists various dermatology topics, treatments, and diagnostic methods.
January 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Proteins like aPKC and PDGF-AA, substances like adenosine and ATP, and adipose-derived stem cells all play important roles in hair growth and health, and could potentially be used to treat hair loss and skin conditions.
717 citations
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June 2010 in “Nature” Alopecia areata involves both innate and adaptive immunity, with specific genes linked to the disease.
November 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Finasteride and minoxidil are effective, low-risk treatments for male hair loss, and patient education on these therapies is important.
April 2016 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” The supplement highlighted advancements and challenges in plastic and reconstructive surgery, including the impact of smoking, chemotherapy, and new treatments like Tafluprost for hair loss.
5 citations
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May 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” Environmental factors like diet and vitamin levels, especially Vitamin D, can affect autoimmune diseases differently, with lifestyle changes potentially improving outcomes.
2 citations
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December 2011 in “Annales de Dermatologie et de Vénéréologie” 2011 dermatological research found new skin aging markers, hair loss causes, skin defense mechanisms, and potential for new treatments.
December 2025 in “Agriculture” Sansevieria and Dracaena are evolutionarily linked, and a specific gene marker can distinguish closely related species.
June 2024 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” CRISPR/Cas9 has improved precision and control but still faces clinical challenges.
26 citations
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September 2009 in “Clinical genetics” Arab APS1 patients have unique and recurrent AIRE gene mutations.
14 citations
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April 2008 in “PROTEOMICS” Increased 14-3-3 proteins may block hair cycle regression, causing hair loss.