January 2001 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A test for nail fungus was most accurate with PAS stain, low-dose spironolactone helped two-thirds of acne patients, metformin reduced symptoms of HIV-related fat distribution changes with some side effects, and skin examination with dermoscopy was better at detecting abnormal moles, while temporary tattoos can cause skin reactions.
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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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October 2014 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” People with alopecia areata have higher levels of osteopontin, which might be important in the disease's development, but this doesn't relate to how severe the disease is.
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December 2004 in “Hepatology” Tenofovir is more effective than adefovir for resistant hepatitis B, Fibroscan is good for assessing liver damage, regulatory T cells may help hepatitis C persist, and other insights into liver health and disease were found.
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March 1979 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Dr. Vera H. Price's 1979 work emphasizes the importance of accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment for hair loss.
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July 1987 in “The Journal of dermatologic surgery and oncology” Improved dermabrasion techniques in 1987 led to better treatment results for skin issues like acne scars.
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October 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Atopic dermatitis severity doesn't worsen during pregnancy for most women.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” Homeopathy helped an 8-year-old girl regrow her hair in 4 months.
Tofacitinib helped a woman with total-body hair loss grow her hair back.
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May 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Alopecia areata is caused by immune attacks on hair follicles, affecting hair growth and quality of life.
February 2024 in “Veterinary sciences” Canine pemphigus foliaceus involves significant immune activity and shares similarities with human pemphigus.
May 2022 in “Liver transplantation” The document explains how the immune system reacts to organ transplants and the treatments used to prevent rejection.
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October 2021 in “FEBS Journal” Sonic Hedgehog helps keep skin and airway barriers healthy and reduces inflammation.
October 2024 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Pertussis toxin may contribute to hair loss in alopecia areata.
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July 2014 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Dermoscopy helped diagnose discoid lupus erythematosus in two patients without needing skin biopsies.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” Homeopathy helped a man regrow hair and feel better from total hair loss.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” Homeopathy helped regrow hair and improve emotional health in alopecia areata.
November 2023 in “Dermatologica sinica/Zhōnghuá pífūkē yīxué zázhì” Upadacitinib helped regrow hair in a severe alopecia areata patient but stopping treatment caused hair loss to return.
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August 2023 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” JAK inhibitors and platelet-rich plasma show promise for treating alopecia areata.
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October 2016 in “Journal of dermatological science” New insights into the causes and treatments for the autoimmune hair loss condition Alopecia areata have been made.
August 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Androgenetic alopecia involves immune cell disruptions, especially increased CD4+ T cells around hair follicles.
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May 2004 in “Clinics in Dermatology” The document concludes that treatment for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma should be customized to each patient's disease stage, balancing benefits and side effects, with no cure but many patients living long lives.
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August 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Mesenchymal stem cells and their vesicles may effectively treat skin diseases, but more research is needed.
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June 2021 in “Frontiers in immunology” A protein called lfTSLP is important in causing allergic and other skin diseases and could be a target for treatment.
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January 2009 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology” FOXN1 mutations cause severe immunodeficiency, hair loss, nail issues, and thymus defects.
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February 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Different immune cells like platelets, mast cells, neutrophils, macrophages, T cells, B cells, and innate lymphoid cells all play roles in skin wound healing, but more research is needed due to inconsistent results and the complex nature of the immune response.
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July 2025 in “Barrier Immunity” A holistic approach is crucial for treating skin disorders and restoring barrier function.
April 2024 in “Military Medical Research/Military medical research” Cellular and immunotherapies show promise for healing chronic wounds but need more research.
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February 2015 in “Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience” Zebrafish helped find new ways to prevent drug-induced hair cell death and potential treatments for hearing loss.
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March 2019 in “Journal of Dermatology” Trichoscopy helped diagnose and treat a woman with two different types of hair loss.