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March 2014 in “Scandinavian journal of clinical and laboratory investigation” Malondialdehyde-modified DNA may trigger an immune response in alopecia areata patients.
March 2026 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Belatacept may be a promising treatment for alopecia areata.
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September 2012 in “Cell & tissue research/Cell and tissue research” pCLCA2 protein may help maintain skin structure and function.
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August 2025 in “Zanco Journal of Medical Sciences” Both steroid and vitamin D3 treatments are safe and effective for patchy alopecia areata, with steroids showing slightly better results.
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March 2018 in “Psychiatry and Clinical Psychopharmacology” Valproate can cause brain swelling with high ammonia levels, possibly underreported, especially in psychiatric patients.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research” Alpha linolenic acid and linoleic acid help treat inflammatory skin conditions in dogs.
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January 2013 in “IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science” Homogenous PRP gel heals goat skin wounds best, promoting quick recovery and hair growth.
January 2023 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” People with alopecia areata have different blood markers that suggest inflammation and immune system issues compared to healthy individuals.
September 2025 in “Indian Journal of Psychiatry” Valproic acid treatment may cause hair loss due to reduced biotinidase activity.
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September 2014 in “JAMA Dermatology” Eosinophilic infiltrate is not a reliable indicator for diagnosing chronic alopecia areata.
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May 2022 in “The journal of immunology/The Journal of immunology” BST2 protein and certain T cells increase in early alopecia areata.
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December 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” People with alopecia areata often have lower vitamin D levels, which are linked to more severe and longer-lasting hair loss, but vitamin D receptor levels in the skin don't show the same pattern and don't predict treatment success.
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March 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the ACTB gene cause Becker’s nevi and may lead to muscle issues in Becker’s nevus syndrome.
February 2020 in “Oxford University Press eBooks” The alpha-helix was confirmed as a key structure in proteins.
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July 2025 in “Biopolymers” Eggshells can be used to sustainably and cheaply produce important compounds like glycosaminoglycans.
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January 1956 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” November 2024 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Baricitinib slightly increased cholesterol levels in alopecia areata patients, but these changes were manageable.
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January 2002 in “Dermatology” A woman's hair loss during treatment with specific hepatitis C drugs grew back after stopping the medication.
November 2025 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Restoring phenylalanine levels improved skin and hair symptoms in a PKU infant.
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July 2003 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Betamethasone valerate foam is more effective and safe for treating mild-to-moderate alopecia areata than betamethasone dipropionate lotion.
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