January 2023 in “Annals of Dermatology” Patients with a specific genetic variant have more severe alopecia areata and higher recurrence rates.
August 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Mouse touch-sensitive nerve cells adjust their connections based on competition with other similar cells.
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August 2005 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Stress and emotional factors can worsen skin conditions by affecting the immune system.
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May 2019 in “PLOS ONE” Hair loss patients have different microbes in hair follicles, possibly affecting hair loss.
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March 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Wnt signaling is disrupted in asthma, affecting cell growth and inflammation.
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April 2023 in “Autoimmunity reviews” High levels of IL6 and CRP, and low levels of vitamin D, might be indicators of alopecia areata.
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October 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Brepocitinib effectively reduces inflammation and improves symptoms in cicatricial alopecia with good safety.
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May 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Alopecia Areata affects 2% globally, with treatments like essential oils, garlic, and JAK inhibitors showing promise, but more research is needed.
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October 2021 in “The Application of Clinical Genetics” Certain gene changes in osteopontin are linked to higher risk of atopic dermatitis and asthma.
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March 2023 in “Biomolecules” Dupilumab effectively treats various inflammatory skin diseases beyond its initial use for atopic dermatitis.
April 2026 in “Journal of Inflammation Research” Alopecia areata and atopic dermatitis share immune system issues, and treatments like JAK inhibitors can help both.
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February 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” COVID-19 may trigger severe skin flare-ups in people with autoimmune conditions like lupus.
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August 2024 in “JID Innovations” AD-derived keratinocytes effectively mimic inflammation in atopic dermatitis.
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June 2023 in “PeerJ” Chronic inflammation can cause cancer by making stem cells divide and mutate.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Certain probiotics can help improve skin conditions like atopic dermatitis, but more research is needed.
January 2026 in “Immunological Reviews” Females generally have stronger immune responses than males due to the X chromosome.
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April 2022 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Shaoyao Gancao decoction may treat alopecia areata by affecting the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway.
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June 2012 in “Nature Immunology” Hair follicles help attract immune cells to the skin during stress.
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March 2019 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” Cannabinoids may help treat various skin conditions.
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April 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” IFNγ-primed MSC secretomes can improve joint health by reducing inflammation and supporting tissue repair.
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June 2018 in “Frontiers in immunology” MDSC-Exo can treat autoimmune alopecia areata and promote hair regrowth in mice.
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November 2020 in “International journal of biochemistry & cell biology” Keratin proteins are essential for keeping the cells in the human colon healthy and stable.
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January 2024 in “BioMolecular Concepts” Lifestyle changes, exercise, and antioxidants can help manage polycystic ovary syndrome.
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July 2023 in “Nutrients” Vitamin D may help reduce thyroid antibodies and improve thyroid function in Hashimoto's Thyroiditis.
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July 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Understanding sex and gender differences can improve personalized dermatology care.
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September 2023 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” Regulatory T cells help prevent autoimmunity and have potential for treating autoimmune diseases.