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March 2017 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” This study describes tumor necrosis factor inhibitor-associated psoriatic alopecia, highlighting the distinctive histologic feature of sebaceous lobule atrophy, which is potentially reversible and helps differentiate it from idiopathic psoriatic alopecia.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study provides an updated systematic review and meta-analysis showing that alopecia areata is associated with significantly higher odds of several autoimmune and metabolic comorbidities compared to healthy controls.
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June 2019 in “JAAD Case Reports” This article reviews the use of tofacitinib for rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis and alopecia areata, noting potential serious side effects, but reports no cases of palmoplantar pustulosis from the therapy.
January 2019 in “Medicine Science | International Medical Journal” This study found that specific skin lesions are common indicators of pediatric rheumatologic diseases, potentially aiding dermatologists and rheumatologists in diagnosis when biopsies are challenging.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that nonobese women with idiopathic hirsutism had significantly lower nitrite/nitrate concentrations and higher fibrinogen levels compared to controls, but similar levels to women with PCOS.