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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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June 2018 in “Journal of Clinical Periodontology”

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3 citations, July 1996 in “Clinics in Dermatology”

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11 citations, May 2021 in “Journal of Medical Virology”

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103 citations, January 2009 in “Carbon”

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

research The Potential Relevance of the Microbiome to Hair Physiology and Regeneration: The Emerging Role of Metagenomics

11 citations, February 2021 in “Biomedicines”

Bacteria in our hair can affect its health and growth, and studying these bacteria could help us understand hair diseases better.

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community My hair stopped falling out after I quit smoking

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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.