Immune-Molecular Link Between Thyroid and Skin Autoimmune Diseases: A Narrative Review

September 2024 in “ Journal of Clinical Medicine ”

Palma Carlucci, Federico Spataro, Mattia Cristallo, Mario Di Gioacchino, Eustachio Nettis, Sebastiano Gangemi

Studysummary This review explored the relationship between autoimmune thyroiditis and various autoimmune skin conditions, highlighting shared genetic markers and immunological mechanisms, such as disrupted immune tolerance and oxidative stress, which may contribute to the development of these disorders.

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