January 2008 in “Bradford Scholars (University of Bradford)” Alopecia areata may be caused by antibodies targeting specific hair follicle proteins, hindering hair growth.
April 2020 in “Trends in Immunotherapy” Combining triamcinolone acetonide and immunotherapy can help regrow hair in some alopecia totalis patients.
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June 2013 in “Biology of blood and marrow transplantation” Mice with human fetal thymic tissue and stem cells developed symptoms similar to chronic graft-versus-host disease.
January 2024 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” TRPV3 channels are involved in skin processes and are affected by shear stress, influencing itch and mechanotransduction.
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June 2018 in “Clinical and Experimental Medicine” People with alopecia areata often have lower vitamin D levels and more inflammation, suggesting vitamin D might be involved in the condition.
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March 2014 in “Scandinavian journal of clinical and laboratory investigation” Malondialdehyde-modified DNA may trigger an immune response in alopecia areata patients.
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January 2006 in “Dermatology” Noncultured epidermal cell transplantation is effective for repigmenting stable vitiligo.
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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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December 2019 in “PloS one” The rat model showed early perimenopause with regular cycles and low hormones, and late perimenopause with irregular cycles and higher hormone levels.
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December 2007 in “Pediatric allergy and immunology” Newborns with the common rash Erythema Toxicum have many active mast cells in their skin, but these cells don't produce the LL-37 peptide.
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September 2003 in “Molecular & cellular proteomics” The technology can help diagnose and subtype autoimmune diseases by identifying specific autoantibodies.
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October 2017 in “Clinical Reviews in Allergy & Immunology” Autoimmune liver diseases are likely linked to certain skin conditions like vitiligo and psoriasis.
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February 2025 Merkel cell polyomavirus can infect and persist in skin cells, evading the immune system, but certain treatments can control it.
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September 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hair regrows faster in alopecia areata than skin re-pigments in vitiligo due to differences in stem cells and treatment effects.
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April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Melanocyte-associated antigens may play a key role in alopecia areata and could be targets for new treatments.
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July 2021 in “Archiv für Pathologische Anatomie und Physiologie und für Klinische Medicin” LRIG1 is linked to better survival in Merkel cell carcinoma.
November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The study developed a mouse model for Alopecia Areata that responds to treatment, useful for future research.
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July 1984 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Epidermal cysts come from the skin, while pilar cysts come from hair follicles.
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February 2002 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Intracorneal vacuoles are common in parakeratotic skin diseases in dogs, especially with more parakeratosis.
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January 2013 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” Infliximab may cause hair loss in Crohn's disease patients.
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November 2011 in “Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research” Raltegravir may cause hair loss in some patients.
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June 2020 in “Sultan Qaboos University medical journal” TRPV4 channel affects skin health and could be a target for treating skin disorders.
November 2022 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” Allergies, especially dust mite allergy, may worsen alopecia areata, and desensitization could help reduce its severity.
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October 2020 in “JAAD Case Reports” Platelet-rich plasma may improve vitiligo treatment when used with phototherapy.