learn Osteopontin signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
research SnapshotDx Quiz: April 2022 March 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Discoid Lupus Erythematosus causes scalp plaques that can lead to hair loss, and antimalarial drugs are effective treatments.
research Assessment of Chemokines MIP-1α and MIP-1β in Iraqi Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome 1 citations, October 2023 in “Egyptian Journal of Immunology” PCOS is linked to low-grade chronic inflammation.
research Developing Human Fetal Skin Demonstrates a Unique Lymphocyte Signature 1 citations, June 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Fetal skin has unique immune cells different from adult skin.
research The Role of Serum Th1, Th2, and Th17 Cytokines in Patients with Alopecia Areata: Clinical Implications 37 citations, December 2021 in “Cells” Alopecia areata severity and treatment response are linked to specific cytokine levels.
research Association of Human Beta-Defensin 1 Gene Polymorphisms with Alopecia Areata Patients 1 citations, January 2020 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Certain gene variations may increase the risk and severity of alopecia areata.