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December 2017 in “Trends in immunology” Intestinal intraepithelial lymphocytes are crucial for gut immunity and maintaining the mucosal barrier.
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October 2013 in “Experimental Dermatology” Vitiligo and alopecia areata may have similar causes despite their differences.
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October 2021 in “FEBS Journal” Sonic Hedgehog helps keep skin and airway barriers healthy and reduces inflammation.
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August 2020 in “Cells” TGM3 is important for skin and hair structure and may help diagnose cancer.
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September 2022 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Antihistamines may help with hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but dupilumab's effects are mixed.
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June 2023 in “PeerJ” Chronic inflammation can cause cancer by making stem cells divide and mutate.
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March 2025 in “JAAD reviews.” Significant progress has been made in treating skin, hair, and nail disorders in people with skin of color, but disparities still exist.
November 2025 in “Biomedicines” Targeting pyroptosis may offer new treatments for alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
August 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Androgenetic alopecia involves immune cell disruptions, especially increased CD4+ T cells around hair follicles.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking LFA-1 prevents hair loss in mice.
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December 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” T-cells in alopecia areata scalp show abnormal regulation, leading to less inflammation.
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November 2018 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” People with atopic dermatitis have different skin bacteria, and targeting these bacteria might help treat the condition.
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January 2010 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” NK cells play a role in skin diseases like eczema and psoriasis.
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July 2019 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The skin's immune system helps it regenerate and fight infections.
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October 2023 in “Biomedicines” PCOS causes inflammation regardless of body weight.
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July 2021 in “ImmunoTargets and therapy” Alopecia areata is an incurable autoimmune condition causing hair loss, with research aiming for better treatments.
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June 2024 in “Frontiers in Immunology” SOCS1 and SOCS3 help control skin inflammation and are important for developing treatments for skin diseases.
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September 2023 in “Experimental Dermatology” The skin microbiome plays a key role in treating atopic dermatitis.
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June 2019 in “Clinical research in dermatology” Acne can't be cured but can be managed with treatments like benzoyl peroxide and diet changes; it's costly and can lead to scarring and mental health issues.
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January 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Certain daily habits like stress, diet, and sleep can affect the severity of hair loss in alopecia areata.
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April 2022 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” IBD treatment is complex and requires personalized approaches due to varying patient responses.
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October 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Understanding how skin cells react to pressure can help diagnose and manage pressure-related skin disorders.
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July 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Skin cells release substances important for healing and fighting infection, and understanding these could improve skin disorder treatments.
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July 2025 in “Gels” Engineered protein hydrogels improve medical treatments by mimicking natural body structures.
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September 2023 in “Advanced science” A new vaccine using a porous scaffold boosts immunity and protects against the flu better than traditional methods.
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July 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” Children with atopic diseases have a higher risk of developing alopecia areata.
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January 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Understanding how Regulatory T Cells work could help create treatments for certain skin diseases and cancers.
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January 2022 in “Journal of Biosciences and Medicines” Understanding how androgens and their receptors work can lead to improved treatments for skin diseases.