May 2024 in “The Journal of Immunology” This study found that in mice, perforin-mediated cytolysis by CD8 T cells is not necessary for the autoimmune attack on hair follicles in alopecia areata, suggesting other mechanisms are responsible for disease progression.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Zoology and Animal Biology” This case report describes an 11-year-old Lhasa Apso diagnosed with hypothyroidism and diabetes mellitus, illustrating the link between these common endocrine disorders in dogs.
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June 2020 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” In this study, researchers observed that follicular damage and stem cell loss in frontal fibrosing alopecia may be mediated by immune attacks at the bulge region, suggesting potential for JAK/STAT-targeting treatments to prevent progression.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Trichohyalin in hair can trigger immune attacks in alopecia areata.
May 2018 in “International journal of cell science & molecular biology” This article discusses the biology of cosmetic aging and the chemical pathways involved, emphasizing research advancements that aid clinicians in rejuvenating skin and increasing scalp hair density, but it provides no new results.