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January 1999 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Pityriasis rubra pilaris is a rare skin disorder with reddish-orange patches and thickened skin, needing better treatment understanding.
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October 2001 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document concludes that DAB389-IL2 is promising for treating refractory cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, but more research is needed on its effectiveness and side effect management.
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October 2024 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Ritlecitinib improved hair regrowth and emotional well-being in some alopecia areata patients.
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November 2020 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Methotrexate caused a rare skin rash in a rheumatoid arthritis patient, which resolved after stopping the drug.
November 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Ritlecitinib is generally safe for adolescents with alopecia areata over 5 years.
December 2025 in “Cureus” Alopecia areata and psoriasis vulgaris can inhibit each other in the same areas.
Proretinal nanoparticles are a safe and effective way to deliver retinal to the skin.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Bacteria can help skin regenerate through a process called IL-1β signaling.
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October 2013 in “PLoS ONE” Vemurafenib causes significant skin side effects, requiring regular dermatologist care and sun protection.
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January 2023 in “Genes & Diseases” Repurposing existing drugs and using micronutrients may effectively target cancer stem cells and improve cancer treatment.
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January 2020 in “Scientific Reports” The African spiny mouse heals skin without scarring due to different protein activity compared to the common house mouse, which heals with scarring.
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January 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” TRPV4 helps cells repair tissue and reduce scarring by controlling calcium levels.
March 2024 in “Skin research and technology” High CRP levels could indicate vitamin D deficiency in people with alopecia areata.
January 2020 in “Archivio Istituzionale della Ricerca (Universita Degli Studi Di Milano)” Polycomb Repressive Complex 1 is crucial for keeping stem cells stable and maintaining healthy adult tissues.
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February 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” OX40-targeted therapies may help treat skin diseases by reducing inflammation and balancing immune responses.
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August 2011 in “Cancer research” Prostate cancer cells can make their own androgens to activate the androgen receptor, and treatments like abiraterone may increase this ability, suggesting new therapies should target the entire steroid-making pathway.
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January 1995 in “Dermatology” Dermatologists should consider congenital syndromes like TRPS in young adults with early hair loss.
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July 2019 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The skin's immune system helps it regenerate and fight infections.
Advances in RNA research and skin models offer hope for better skin healing without scarring.
March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Three specific genetic variants cause severe skin issues in children with EBS, highlighting the need for early genetic screening.
July 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Reprogramming wound-repair cells can improve healing of chronic wounds.
June 2010 in “The Knowledge Bank (The Ohio State University)” Inhibiting retinoic acid activates WNT signaling, potentially aiding hair disorder and skin cancer treatments.
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July 2019 in “PloS one” Patients with Alopecia areata have fewer specific immune cells that normally regulate the immune system, which may contribute to the condition.
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April 2017 in “Regeneration” Macrophages and fibroblasts help repair organs after injury, affecting whether they regenerate or scar.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Aging reduces skin cell renewal and defense against germs due to TGFbeta, but blocking TGFbeta could help restore these functions.
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March 2013 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” The study found a significant link between the renin-angiotensin system and insulin resistance in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
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March 2005 in “Cancer biology & therapy” Bexxar treatment led to a high response rate in patients with advanced-stage, treatment-resistant follicular lymphoma.
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June 2014 in “Journal of developmental biology” Retinoic acid helps change skin cells and is important for skin development and hair growth.
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March 2014 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases” Activating liver X receptors can reduce fibrosis by stopping certain immune cells from releasing harmful proteins.