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October 1992 in “PubMed” This study demonstrated immunological cross-reactivity between mycobacterial heat-shock protein 65 and human epidermal cytokeratin 1/2, suggesting that this cross-reactive epitope might play a role in skin diseases.
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September 2025 in “Microorganisms” In this review, the authors explore the complex interplay between COVID-19 and autoimmune skin diseases, finding that SARS-CoV-2 may trigger or worsen these conditions, with increased risks following infection and vaccination, particularly with mRNA vaccines.
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September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” COVID-19 vaccines have been linked to an increase in hair loss conditions.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Pediatrics” This case report documents a young girl who developed alopecia areata shortly after a COVID-19 infection, with significant hair regrowth achieved through topical treatment over six months, except for one resistant area; highlighting a potential link between the virus and autoimmune reactions.
In this case study, a nine-year-old boy with alopecia universalis following severe chickenpox showed complete hair regrowth after treatment with tofacitinib, suggesting the drug's potential in managing varicella-zoster virus-induced alopecia by modulating immune responses.
