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GlossaryImmune Response (immunological response)

body's defense mechanism against harmful pathogens and foreign substances

The immune response, also known as the immunological response, is the body's defense mechanism against harmful pathogens like bacteria, viruses, and other foreign substances. It involves the activation of immune cells, such as white blood cells, which identify, attack, and eliminate these invaders to protect the body from infections and diseases. This process can also mistakenly target the body's own cells, leading to autoimmune conditions like alopecia areata, where the immune system attacks hair follicles, causing hair loss.

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research PC040: Amalgam Tattoo of the Oral Mucosa

June 2018 in “Journal of Clinical Periodontology”

Finasteride may cause gum problems, but stopping the drug can improve these issues.

research Cytokines

3 citations, July 1996 in “Clinics in Dermatology”

Cytokines are important for immune responses and treating diseases, but they can cause side effects like fever and skin issues.

research In Vivo Immunological Toxicity in Mice of Carbon Nanotubes with Impurities

103 citations, January 2009 in “Carbon”

Pure carbon nanotubes are safe for mice, but impure ones cause immune issues and hair loss.

research Are Sex Hormones Promising Candidates to Explain Sex Disparities in the COVID-19 Pandemic?

19 citations, November 2021 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders”

Sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone may affect COVID-19 severity differently in men and women, potentially influencing prevention and treatment strategies.

research Exploring the Drug Repurposing Versatility of Valproic Acid as a Multifunctional Regulator of Innate and Adaptive Immune Cells

47 citations, March 2019 in “Journal of immunology research”

Valproic Acid could potentially be used to treat immune-related conditions due to its ability to modify immune cell functions.

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community My hair stopped falling out after I quit smoking

Fragrant_Ad24 in Update 60 upvotes 1 month ago

Quitting smoking led to reduced hair loss for the original poster, who also used finasteride and topical minoxidil. Other users shared mixed experiences with smoking and hair loss, with some noticing improvements after quitting and others seeing no change.