295 citations
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May 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This review examines the immunological aspects of alopecia areata, focusing on genetic, neuroimmunological, and immune privilege factors, but does not report new clinical findings.
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August 2007 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” This review examines the interplay of genetics and neuroimmunology in alopecia areata, highlighting its potential to inform broader autoimmunity research, but reports no new findings.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This case study suggests that palash basti, a form of Ayurvedic treatment, may effectively manage polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome by improving menstrual regularity and hormonal balance, though further studies are needed.
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June 2005 in “The FASEB Journal” This study found that human scalp hair follicles can respond to corticotropin releasing hormone stimulation similarly to the classical HPA axis, including up-regulating cortisol production and activating neuroendocrine feedback loops.
May 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study suggests that women with alopecia have decreased microcirculation oscillations, which may imply neuroinflammation as a factor in the disease's pathogenesis.