Alopecia areata involves immune system changes, especially in severe cases, with potential new treatment targets identified.
August 2025 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases” SLE is likely one disease with various symptoms, not multiple distinct diseases.
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January 2024 in “Nature Immunology” γδ T cells adapt uniquely to different tissues in mice.
March 2025 in “OncoTargets and Therapy” A specific genetic trait in tumor cells is linked to longer survival without disease in certain lymphoma patients.
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April 2018 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Certain genetic variations can make people more likely to experience hair loss and low white blood cell count from azathioprine.
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December 2008 in “Molecular Carcinogenesis” The PML protein helps prevent skin cancer in mice.
December 2012 in “Journal of dermatological science” Hair follicles help attract immune cells to minor skin injuries.
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May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” Careful monitoring is crucial to prevent JC virus reactivation in lupus patients treated with rituximab.
April 2017 in “Medicina Clínica (english Edition)” A woman with a rare form of multiple myeloma had a headache and a skull mass, which led to her diagnosis after tests and a biopsy.
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June 2015 in “Scientific Reports” The mtDNA N haplogroup is linked to a higher risk of late-onset lupus and specific symptoms in Han Chinese women.
Dual TCR Treg cells are common in mouse tissues and vary by location.
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December 2006 in “Arthritis Research & Therapy” Mycophenolate mofetil is safer and more effective than cyclophosphamide for treating lupus nephritis.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A specific type of immune cells, called CD301b-expressing macrophages, are crucial for skin repair processes.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers found that the Leptin receptor is a consistent marker for hair follicle dermal cells, which may help future hair research.
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December 1984 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Monilethrix hair issues are due to problems in the hair's internodes.
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April 2016 in “The journal of immunology/The Journal of immunology” Thymic mesenchymal cells have unique gene expression that supports their specific functions in the thymus.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” T cells with memory features grow in number and gather around hair follicles when there are not enough immune cells.
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September 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Leucocyte-rich platelet-rich plasma boosts cell activity and helps wound healing.
June 2020 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Controlled microflora in animals delays immune cell maturation and affects immunity.
September 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mononuclear cells may protect against certain chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
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April 1982 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Poly(ADP-ribose) synthesis is linked to skin cell differentiation.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” An elderly woman's upper lip lump, thought to be a mucocele, was actually a rare type of lymphoma usually found on legs, treated successfully with chemotherapy and radiation.
February 2024 in “Veterinary sciences” Canine pemphigus foliaceus involves significant immune activity and shares similarities with human pemphigus.
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January 1998 in “Archiv für Pathologische Anatomie und Physiologie und für Klinische Medicin” Trichoblastomas may mimic fetal skin development by having many Merkel cells, unlike adult skin.
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April 2016 in “Medicine” Early treatment and regular check-ups are crucial for lupus patients to prevent progression and improve outcomes.
November 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The study identified key immune cell differences between mild and severe alopecia areata.
December 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Key genes linked to immune response are upregulated in hair follicles and skin tissues in chronic discoid lupus erythematosus.
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September 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” An 8-year-old girl developed a rare skin condition in a linear pattern on one side of her body after a lung infection, which improved with treatment.
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July 2023 in “Microorganisms” The study found specific skin and cell changes in patients with monkeypox, helping diagnose and understand the disease.
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January 1998 in “Dermatology” Polythelia pilosa is a type of extra breast tissue with hair and should be classified as such.