61 citations
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September 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Stress hormones and autoimmune reactions can cause hair loss.
60 citations
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September 2023 in “Science” BTNL proteins help control inflammatory bowel disease by maintaining specific immune cells.
50 citations
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May 2021 in “Frontiers in immunology” Certain immune cells contribute to skin autoimmune diseases, and some treatments can reverse hair loss in these conditions.
40 citations
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June 2021 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” JAK inhibitors show promise in effectively treating hair loss from alopecia areata.
36 citations
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December 2021 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” Two drugs, ritlecitinib and brepocitinib, improved scalp hair loss condition markers.
22 citations
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June 2024 in “Cell” Understanding tissue self-organization can improve treatments for diseases and advance regenerative medicine.
16 citations
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January 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Certain daily habits like stress, diet, and sleep can affect the severity of hair loss in alopecia areata.
11 citations
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October 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Non-coding RNAs are important for hair growth and could lead to new hair loss treatments, but more research is needed.
11 citations
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June 2017 in “Mathematical Medicine and Biology A Journal of the IMA” The model helps understand and improve treatments for alopecia areata by simulating hair growth and immune cell interactions.
11 citations
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October 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Hair follicle stem cells reduced hair loss and inflammation in mice with a condition similar to human alopecia.
9 citations
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June 2023 in “Cells” Certain natural and synthetic compounds may help treat inflammatory skin diseases by targeting a specific signaling pathway.
9 citations
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January 2020 in “Critical Reviews in Immunology” MAIT cells may help fight COVID-19 but also contribute to severe inflammation.
8 citations
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October 2022 in “Regenerative Therapy” New regenerative treatments for hair loss show promise but need more research for confirmation.
7 citations
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May 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Combining camouflage with psychotherapy improves quality of life for vitiligo patients.
6 citations
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May 2023 in “Drugs” Baricitinib helps regrow hair in adults with severe alopecia better than a placebo and is approved for treatment, but long-term effects are still unknown.
3 citations
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June 2025 in “Biomedicines” Gut bacteria may influence hair loss in alopecia areata.
3 citations
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August 2024 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Thyroid issues can cause alopecia areata.
3 citations
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March 2024 in “Viruses” γδ T cells are essential for wound healing after poxvirus infection.
3 citations
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October 2023 in “Military Medical Research/Military medical research” Regulatory T cells help heal skin and grow hair, and their absence can lead to healing issues and hair loss.
3 citations
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July 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Stress may contribute to hair loss in alopecia areata by affecting immune responses and cell death in hair follicles.
3 citations
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June 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” A new model uses specific blood markers to predict if children's hair loss will return.
3 citations
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May 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” A new treatment using nanoparticles can effectively prevent and reduce hair loss caused by chemotherapy.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” People with hair loss conditions may also have thyroid disorders, but more research is needed to understand the connection.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” Natural products and phytochemicals may help with hair regrowth, but more research is needed.
2 citations
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July 2022 in “Cell Regeneration” Understanding hair growth involves complex factors, and more research is needed to improve treatments for hair loss conditions.
2 citations
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January 2017 in “AIMS cell and tissue engineering” Mesenchymal stem cells show promise for treating various skin conditions and may help regenerate hair.
2 citations
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October 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Deuruxolitinib effectively improves hair regrowth in alopecia areata but requires monitoring for side effects.
1 citations
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January 2025 in “Genes & Diseases” Understanding T cells and signaling pathways can lead to better treatments for hair loss.
1 citations
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November 2024 in “Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases” Changes in genes FGA, VWF, and ACTG1 may contribute to pemphigus vulgaris.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “Genes” Hair loss from Alopecia Areata is caused by both genes and environment, with several treatments available but challenges in cost and relapse remain.