32 citations
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April 2019 in “JAAD case reports” This study discusses the immune dysregulation observed in individuals with Down syndrome, highlighting their increased risk for autoimmune skin conditions, but does not yet clarify the molecular mechanisms behind this profile.
22 citations
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May 2005 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This article discusses alopecia areata in individuals with Down syndrome and reports no new clinical findings.
14 citations
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June 2024 in “Clinical Reviews in Allergy & Immunology” This review highlights a higher prevalence of autoimmune disorders such as thyroid disease, celiac disease, alopecia areata, and vitiligo among individuals with Down syndrome compared to the neurotypical population, suggesting intrinsic immune dysregulation linked to chromosome 21.
10 citations
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October 2018 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This review discusses the skin and systemic conditions associated with Down syndrome and reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for awareness of these manifestations in diagnosis.
1 citations
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January 2015 in “Advanced techniques in biology & medicine” This study found that among patients with Down syndrome, those with alopecia areata may have increased antiperoxidase antibodies, possibly linked to hypothyroidism.