12 citations
,
December 2021 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study observed that dermatological patients using certain immunosuppressants, like azathioprine and high-dose prednisolone, had a reduced humoral immune response to the Sinovac-CoronaVac COVID-19 vaccine compared to those without such treatments.
October 2022 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” This review examines current treatments for alopecia areata, noting that topical corticosteroids are commonly used first in children, while more advanced cases may require systemic therapies to modulate the immune system; it reports no new clinical results.
5 citations
,
May 2024 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Global” In this case study, a 29-year-old male with severe atopic dermatitis and alopecia universalis experienced an excellent response to treatment with upadacitinib, indicating it may be a promising option for similar patients.
1 citations
,
January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that the skin is a complex organ providing protection, sensation, and healing, with challenges in treating conditions like itchiness.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This pilot study suggests that lovastatin may counteract stress-induced MICA expression in hair follicles and enhance MICA shedding, potentially offering a complementary approach for alopecia areata treatment.