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October 2007 in “The Journal of Immunology” This study found that chronic eczema supports the expansion of myeloid suppressor cells, which contribute to silencing autoreactive T cells and partially promote hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
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June 2018 in “Frontiers in immunology” This study found that MDSC exosomes promoted partial hair regrowth and modulated immune responses in mice with alopecia areata, suggesting potential as a treatment for autoimmune diseases.
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June 2016 in “PLOS ONE” In this in-vitro study, researchers identified finasteride as the most effective FDA-approved drug for expanding functional myeloid-derived suppressor cells, suggesting its potential future use in immunosuppressive therapies.
September 2026 in “Russian Journal of Skin and Venereal Diseases” This report summarizes presentations from a dermatology meeting, including cases of autoimmune progesterone dermatitis and pyoderma gangrenosa, as well as topics on modern eczema therapy, androgenetic alopecia, and livedoid vasculopathy without presenting new clinical results.