Immunopathology and Immunotherapy of Inflammatory Skin Diseases

    January 2022 in “ Immune Network/Immune network
    Ahreum Song, Sangeun Lee, J.H. Kim
    TLDR New targeted immunotherapies are improving treatment for inflammatory skin diseases.
    The review article "Immunopathology and Immunotherapy of Inflammatory Skin Diseases" discusses recent advancements in understanding the immune mechanisms behind inflammatory skin diseases, including psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, autoimmune bullous diseases, and alopecia areata (AA). It highlights the shift from non-specific immune suppression to targeted immunotherapies. For AA, the article details how CD8+ T-cells target hair follicles, leading to hair loss, and discusses the promise of JAK inhibitors like tofacitinib and ruxolitinib, which have shown significant hair regrowth in clinical trials. The review underscores the importance of understanding molecular mechanisms to develop effective treatments for these chronic conditions.
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