May 1991 in “Current problems in dermatology” This article reviews the relationship between the skin and the immune system and discusses how skin manifestations can indicate immunodeficiencies but reports no new research findings.
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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 2023 in “Annales Academiae Medicae Silesiensis” In this paper, the authors detailed the role of 5-α-reductase in male androgenetic alopecia and discussed potential inhibitors like saw palmetto extracts, suggesting further investigation into their effects on hair follicles and associated biological processes.
May 2024 in “International journal of medicine and psychology.” This study found that in laboratory rats, toxic concentrations of hydrogen sulfide affected the immune system differently depending on age and immune suppression status, with notable changes in immune cell levels and phagocytosis, suggesting significant roles in age-associated pathologies.
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October 1982 in “The Journal of Pathology” This study found that high-dose Cyclosporin A in rats led to significant functional and structural changes, including liver, kidney, and immune system alterations, along with behavioral and hematological effects.