18 citations
,
April 2010 in “Archives of Dermatology” This case report describes a patient with psoriasis and alopecia universalis where psoriasis plaques supported hair growth, suggesting cytokine interaction may influence competing immune responses.
17 citations
,
October 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review found that topical immunotherapy and light/laser therapy may achieve over 50% hair regrowth efficacy in treating extensive alopecia areata in children, with no serious side effects observed.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Allergy” In this study, patients with scalp seborrheic dermatitis exhibited distinct patterns of allergen sensitization tied to symptoms, impaired skin barrier, and altered microbiota, emphasizing the need to consider allergen exposure, barrier status, and microbial balance when interpreting patch test results.
This study found that patients with scalp seborrheic dermatitis exhibited distinct allergy sensitization patterns linked to skin barrier dysfunction and changes in scalp microbiota, suggesting the importance of context in interpreting patch test reactivity.
2 citations
,
September 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, the elimination of NG2+ hair follicle stem cells during the anagen phase was associated with an aggravated sensitization phase of allergic contact dermatitis, suggesting their immunosuppressive role.