144 citations
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September 2012 in “Genes & development” Aging causes skin stem cells to work less effectively.
May 2022 in “Голова и шея.” Checkpoint inhibitor therapy can cause skin issues, from mild rashes to severe reactions.
January 2005 in “Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Nephrology” SLE in ageing patients is less severe and needs careful treatment to avoid excess.
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July 2014 in “International Journal of STD & AIDS” HIV patients with lower CD4 T cell counts often have more skin problems.
63 citations
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January 2001 in “AIDS” Immune recovery after HIV treatment can cause autoimmune issues like hair loss and thyroid disease.
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September 2013 in “Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences” Low CD4 counts in HIV patients are linked to more skin disorders.
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January 2025 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Immune checkpoint inhibitors can increase the risk of autoimmune skin diseases, especially bullous pemphigoid.
December 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Aged individuals heal wounds less effectively due to specific immune cell issues.
57 citations
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March 2011 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Nearly half of children with primary immunodeficiency disorders showed skin problems, often as the first sign of their condition.
January 2024 in “Ageing & longevity” Good nutrition and essential trace elements like zinc, selenium, and iron are important for a strong immune system and reducing COVID-19 severity.
2 citations
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July 2013 in “EDIS” Zinc is crucial for health, and lack of it can cause serious health issues.
January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hair changes are common in AIDS patients and can add to their financial and emotional stress.
Skin ages and changes due to sun, wind, and aging, causing dryness, thinning, and hair loss.
5 citations
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August 1981 in “Archives of Dermatology” Alopecia areata may be caused by the immune system attacking hair follicles.
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January 2010 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Children with HIV often have skin problems that can indicate the severity of their immune system damage.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Immunotherapy for cancer caused a patient to develop a condition affecting hormone production, requiring ongoing hormone replacement therapy.
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February 2020 in “PTR. Phytotherapy research/Phytotherapy research” Rosemary extract may boost the immune system, but more research on humans is needed to confirm this.
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February 2018 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Topical vitamin C may help treat skin fragility in the elderly.
81 citations
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February 2014 in “Clinics in dermatology” Demodex mites can cause skin issues, especially in people with weak immune systems.
2 citations
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September 2025 in “Microorganisms” COVID-19 can worsen autoimmune skin diseases and increase their occurrence.
March 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Patients with RASopathies have a higher risk of autoimmune disorders and should be routinely screened.
17 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of nursing scholarship” Chinese kidney transplant patients often feel high blood pressure, hair loss, and tiredness from their medications, and more distress leads to worse medication adherence.
27 citations
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October 2020 in “Medical Journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran” Elderly people, especially with chronic conditions, are more at risk of severe COVID-19 complications and need preventive care and social support.
27 citations
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July 2017 in “Scientific Reports” N-WASP is essential for healthy skin and preventing inflammation.
1 citations
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March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Radiation therapy damages skin structure and immune function, causing inflammation and potential hair loss.
4 citations
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May 2008 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Skin problems can indicate different diseases inside the body.
27 citations
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July 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Every elderly patient had at least one skin condition, often linked to other diseases, highlighting the need for integrated skin and general healthcare in the elderly.
6 citations
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March 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Follicular dystrophy in immunocompromised patients may be linked to medication or viral factors and can improve with treatment changes.
September 2023 in “Nature Biotechnology” Treatments for hair loss focus on targeting the immune system.