research The emergence of Alopecia Areata is not dependent on perforin-mediated cytolysis
Alopecia Areata can develop without perforin-mediated cytolysis.
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750-780 / 1000+ resultsresearch Exogenous IL-27 prevents the development of alopecia areata
IL-27 can prevent hair loss in alopecia areata.
research Spontaneous Lesions of Endangered Geriatric Julia Creek Dunnarts (Sminthopsis douglasi, Archer 1979) with Emphasis in Reproductive Pathology
Geriatric Julia Creek dunnarts often suffer from reproductive and skin diseases, impacting conservation efforts.
research Editors’ Picks
A specific type of immune cell plays a key role in causing alopecia areata and could be a target for treatment.
research Conventional histopathology and new technologies in cutaneous mucinoses: Old diagnostic criteria and new therapeutic perspectives
New technologies show potential for better understanding and treating skin conditions with abnormal mucin, but more research is needed for clinical use.
research 175 Understanding immune privilege in an inducible mouse model of primary cicatrcial alopecia
The study found that a key immune pathway protecting hair follicles is reduced in a mouse model of scarring hair loss.
research 1406 Environmental pathobiology of frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA): A link between linalool sensitization and FFA development
Being allergic to linalool, a common fragrance ingredient, might contribute to developing frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research 178 Neutrophil elastase is critical in linear IgA bullous dermatosis in mice
CD8+ T cells attack hair follicle stem cells, causing scarring and hair loss.
research 183 PD-1 regulatory network is upregulated in contact immunotherapy during alopecia areata treatment
Contact immunotherapy can change immune responses in alopecia areata, suggesting new treatment targets.
research Author response: Involvement of ILC1-like innate lymphocytes in human autoimmunity, lessons from alopecia areata
ILC1-like cells may contribute to hair loss in alopecia areata.
research Identification of Biomarkers in Affected Hair Follicles from Chronic Discoid LupusErythematosus by Weighted Gene Co-Expression Network Analysis
Key genes linked to immune response are upregulated in hair follicles and skin tissues in chronic discoid lupus erythematosus.
research Identification of Biomarkers in Affected Hair Follicles from Chronic Discoid Lupus Erythematosus by Weighted Gene Co-Expression Network Analysis
Key genes linked to immune response are highly active in lupus-affected hair follicles.
research Editor's evaluation: Involvement of ILC1-like innate lymphocytes in human autoimmunity, lessons from alopecia areata
ILC1-like cells can independently cause alopecia areata by affecting hair follicles.
research Decision letter: Involvement of ILC1-like innate lymphocytes in human autoimmunity, lessons from alopecia areata
ILC1-like cells may contribute to hair loss in alopecia areata and could be new treatment targets.
research Risk of autoimmune diseases in patients with RASopathies: systematic study of humoral and cellular immunity
Patients with RASopathies have a higher risk of autoimmune disorders and should be routinely screened.
research Alopecia Areata: Why is it Areata?
The paper concludes that the patchiness of alopecia areata is likely due to when the immune attack happens in the hair growth cycle.
research 098 Simvastatin decreases AA-associated inflammation through effects on isoprenoid metabolites
Simvastatin reduces inflammation and promotes hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
research SnapshotDx Quiz: December 2018
Lichen Planopilaris causes irreversible hair loss due to immune attacks on hair stem cells, but modulating PPAR-γ might help treat it.
research Lymphocytic Mural Folliculitis Resembling Epitheliotropic Lymphoma in Tigers (Panthera tigris)
Tigers had a skin condition causing hair loss and inflammation, but the cause is unknown and treatment didn't work.
research Skin Commensal Antigens: Taking the Road Less Traveled
Skin bacteria can help wound healing by activating certain immune cells.
research SnapshotDx Quiz: November 2017
Pemphigus vulgaris involves specific immune cells and B cells that produce antibodies causing skin blisters.
research 266 Glycogen metabolism and Cori cycle in human hair follicles
Human hair follicles have a unique way of using energy and might use the Cori cycle; blocking CCR5 could help treat hair loss.
research 686 UVB irradiation with anti-CD154 antibody prolonged the survival of hair follicle allografts in humanized mice
Combining UVB irradiation and anti-CD154 antibody improves hair follicle transplant survival.
research Aldesleukin
Aldesleukin can treat certain cancers and increase HIV patient CD4+ counts but often causes severe side effects.
research The pathogenesis of alopecia areata
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease affecting hair follicles and may harm heart health.
research Prevention of Murine Sclerodermatous Chronic Graft-Versus-Host Disease by Rapamycin
Rapamycin increased survival in mice with severe chronic graft-versus-host disease by expanding regulatory T cells.
research Editors' Picks
Small molecule DMF improves psoriasis and multiple sclerosis, adult skin cells can be made to grow new hair, certain skin cells initiate hair growth, IL-17C controls gut health and can cause skin inflammation, and skin cells produce IL-17 that can lead to psoriasis.
research Systemic Corticosteroids in Vitiligo
Systemic corticosteroids can help treat rapidly spreading vitiligo but require more research for safer use.
research Remission of Alopecia Universalis Following Successful Clinical Islet Transplantation
Hair regrowth in alopecia universalis may be possible by altering immune cells.
research News in brief
Scientists found key proteins and genes that affect skin and hair health, and identified potential new treatments for hair loss, skin disorders, and wound healing.