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GlossaryEosinophil Cationic Protein (ECP)

toxic protein released by eosinophils during immune responses

Eosinophil Cationic Protein (ECP) is a toxic protein released by eosinophils, a type of white blood cell involved in the body's immune response, particularly in allergic reactions and asthma. ECP can damage tissues and is often measured in blood tests to assess the severity of allergic conditions and inflammation.

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research Connubial Androgenetic Alopecia

4 citations, November 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology”

Hamilton scale imprecise, hair shaft diameter decreases, stem cell transplant regrows hair, ECP ineffective for alopecia areata universalis.

research Enhancement of Human Hair Growth Using Ecklonia Cava Polyphenols

26 citations, January 2016 in “Annals of Dermatology”

Ecklonia cava polyphenols help increase human hair growth and reduce hair loss.

research Immunomodulators in the Treatment of Cutaneous Lymphoma

11 citations, September 1999 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

Immunomodulatory therapies are effective for treating cutaneous lymphoma, particularly in early stages.

research Partial Regrowth of Scalp Hair in a Patient Treated with Extracorporeal Photochemotherapy and Interferon α2a

2 citations, November 1998 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

A patient with a severe type of hair loss experienced partial hair regrowth after treatment with a specific light therapy and a medication called interferon α2a.

research Correspondence

November 1998 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

A man's skin cancer improved and some of his hair grew back after treatment with a special light therapy and a medication.

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