278 citations,
March 2013 in “Gut” In this study, 434 patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) treated with anti-TNF-α antibodies were screened for psoriasiform skin lesions, with 21 (4.8%) developing such lesions. Smoking and increased body mass index were identified as significant predictors. Histological analysis revealed infiltrates of Th1 and Th17 cells in the lesions. Nine patients with severe lesions or anti-TNF-induced alopecia were treated with the anti-IL-12/IL-23 antibody ustekinumab, achieving a 100% response rate. The severity of lesions correlated with the number of IL-17A-expressing T cells. The study concluded that anti-IL-12/IL-23 antibody therapy is highly effective for treating these lesions.
66 citations,
June 2018 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” An imbalance between certain immune cells is linked to a chronic skin condition and may be influenced by obesity, smoking, and autoimmune issues.
2 citations,
September 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” T-regulatory cells are important for skin health and can affect hair growth and reduce skin inflammation.
83 citations,
June 2018 in “Frontiers in immunology” Certain types of T cells are essential for healthy skin and play a role in skin diseases, but more research is needed to improve treatments.
29 citations,
March 2018 in “European Journal of Immunology” Regulatory T cells are essential for normal and improved wound healing in mice.