10 citations
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April 2003 in “Clinical neurology and neurosurgery” This case study reports a 33-year-old man with autoimmune thyroiditis and alopecia universalis experiencing reversible CNS demyelination, possibly due to autoimmune activity against CNS antigens.
8 citations
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January 2018 in “Science of the total environment” This study found elevated levels of dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls in the fur of juvenile Australian fur seals with alopecia, suggesting a possible link to the syndrome and underscoring fur's utility for monitoring exposure.
506 citations
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January 2012 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” This review details the expression and diverse functions of melatonin receptors in non-neural tissues and reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing their potential as therapeutic targets across various physiological and pathological processes.
277 citations
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July 2011 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” The skin's layers protect, sense, and regulate the body's internal balance, but can be prone to cancer.
This review reports that hair follicles are dynamic neuro-immuno-endocrine organs with intrinsic signaling pathways, which play a crucial role in hair disorders like alopecia. It highlights emerging regenerative approaches targeting these pathways for hair restoration.