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September 2019 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” The study concluded that AAI and DAA are forms of the same disease, with different symptoms in men and women, and that corticosteroid treatment is effective.
13 citations
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September 2022 in “Biomolecules” The research confirms that Hidradenitis Suppurativa is characterized by increased inflammation, disrupted skin cell organization, and abnormal metabolic processes.
January 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Pediatric alopecia areata is more immune-active than adult cases, suggesting age-specific treatments and potential use of JAK inhibitors.
October 2024 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Pertussis toxin may contribute to hair loss in alopecia areata.
January 2026 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Folliculotropic Mycosis Fungoides requires stage-based treatment, with early stages using skin therapies and advanced stages needing aggressive treatments.
August 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Mesenchymal Stem Cell therapy shows promise for treating hair loss in Alopecia Areata.
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May 1999 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for preventing permanent hair loss in various scalp conditions, and while new treatments are promising, more research is needed to evaluate their effectiveness.
95 citations
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November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Treatments for permanent hair loss from scarring aim to stop further loss, not regrow hair, and vary by condition, with partial success common.
New treatments for vitiligo may focus on protecting melanocyte stem cells from stress and targeting specific pathways involved in the condition.
23 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Permanent hair loss from cicatricial alopecia is treated by reducing inflammation and managing symptoms, but regrowth in scarred areas is unlikely.
17 citations
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May 1987 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A patient with Sézary syndrome showed improvement after treatment and the study suggested follicular mucinosis might indicate future lymphoma risk.
18 citations
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January 2017 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Certain immune cells contribute to severe hair loss in chronic alopecia areata, with Th17 cells possibly having a bigger impact than cytotoxic T cells.
June 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Different immune responses cause hair loss in scalp diseases, with unique patterns in scalp psoriasis possibly protecting against hair loss.
65 citations
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February 2017 in “Pflügers Archiv - European Journal of Physiology” Macrophages are vital for skin healing, hair growth, salt balance, and cancer defense.
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November 2003 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical diphencyprone helped regrow hair in mice and rats with a condition similar to human hair loss.
3 citations
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May 2018 in “The American Journal of Medicine” A woman's long-term scalp issues were diagnosed as a rare skin disorder called cutaneous Langerhans cell histiocytosis.
July 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Reflectance confocal microscopy helped tell periorificial dermatitis apart from similar skin conditions.
August 2016 in “Journal of Dermatology” A chemical called 5-Bromo-2′-deoxyuridine caused rapid hair loss in mice by killing certain skin cells through a specific cell death pathway.
5 citations
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January 1998 in “Journal of Toxicologic Pathology” Maneb causes delayed hair follicle damage in rats.
20 citations
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September 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Targeting MIG and MCP-1 may help treat inflammation in alopecia areata.
4 citations
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April 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Trichoscopy helps distinguish between scalp Discoid Lupus Erythematosus and Lichen Planopilaris for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
December 2020 in “Pathology” A man's skin condition and poor diet led to a scurvy diagnosis.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Chronic refractory alopecia areata has more skin-resident memory T cells, and JAK inhibitors may help reduce them.
January 2026 in “Experimental Dermatology” Skin-resident memory T cells may contribute to chronic alopecia areata and baricitinib could be a potential treatment.
6 citations
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November 2018 in “American journal of transplantation” UV light helped human hair transplants survive in mice without broad immunosuppression.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The patient responded well to treatment with no disease progression.
May 2025 in “Journal of Inflammation Research” Natural killer and CD8+ T cells play a key role in hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
March 2023 in “Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice” The main difference in hair loss for lupus patients is smaller and fewer sebaceous glands.
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June 1997 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Chemotherapy successfully treated both Hodgkin's disease and skin lesions.
2 citations
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September 2019 in “Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” A rare skin condition causing scarring was successfully treated with topical erythromycin and benzoyl peroxide.