July 2025 in “Russian Journal of Clinical Dermatology and Venereology” Tofacitinib may help hair regrowth in familial alopecia areata with immune issues, but more research is needed.
January 2023 in “Sibirskij medicinskij vestnik” Women with PCOS are more vulnerable to severe COVID-19 and related health issues.
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February 2005 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Lack of Vitamin D receptor changes skin structure and increases certain immune cells in the skin.
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September 1999 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Skin ulcers from interferon may not depend on the amount given.
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April 2017 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Certain immune cells may cause hair loss by reacting to stressed hair follicles.
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August 2007 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease where T cells attack hair follicles.
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October 2014 in “Autoimmunity reviews” Alopecia areata is caused by the immune system attacking hair follicles.
November 2021 in “World Family Medicine Journal /Middle East Journal of Family Medicine” COVID-19 affects patients on chemotherapy for gynecological cancer negatively.
Selenium is essential for health, but too little or too much can cause serious health problems.
January 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Rheumatology and Immunology” Monitor for early signs of myelosuppression, like hair loss, in patients on azathioprine to manage side effects.
June 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Different immune responses cause hair loss in scalp diseases, with unique patterns in scalp psoriasis possibly protecting against hair loss.
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April 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Hair loss in alopecia areata can negatively affect sexual quality of life.
July 2023 in “Nature Immunology” CD8+ virtual memory T cells may cause hair loss in alopecia areata.
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April 2022 in “Immunology” Men and women get COVID-19 at similar rates, but men tend to get sicker and have a higher risk of dying, while women usually have stronger immune responses and vaccine reactions.
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October 2024 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Polysaccharides boost immunity and could help prevent and treat diseases.
March 2016 in “Reactions Weekly” A woman experienced hair loss, nail changes, bone marrow suppression, and low blood protein after taking azathioprine.
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January 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” The study suggested certain immune cells might cause alopecia areata, but it was retracted.
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January 2012 in “Nutrition & Metabolism” Modern lifestyles, including poor diet, stress, and long-term use of certain medications, hinder the body's ability to heal from inflammation, leading to chronic diseases.
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November 2021 in “JAAD Case Reports” Mogamulizumab can cause hair loss and skin rashes.
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August 2019 in “Polskie Archiwum Medycyny Wewnętrznej” A patient with lupus experienced a condition where their immune cells became overactive.
September 1998 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Aging affects hair density and skin health, and Behcet's disease, a complex condition with no specific test, involves sores and systemic issues, treated with various medications.
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March 2017 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Older adults often have dry skin and itching, with high blood pressure frequently linked to skin problems.
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October 2020 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” WWOX deficiency in mice causes skin and fat tissue problems due to disrupted cell survival signals.
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January 2020 in “Enlighten: Theses (The University of Glasgow)” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease causing hair loss, and targeting macrophages may help treat it.
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November 2020 in “Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine” Eyelash loss can be a sign of thyroid problems.
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June 1983 in “Pediatric clinics of North America/The Pediatric clinics of North America” Zinc is vital for skin health and overall body functions, and deficiency can cause serious health issues.
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November 2021 in “F1000Research” The COVID-19 pandemic led to more hair loss and skin irritation among Iraqi women, with some skin conditions increasing and others decreasing.