April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found an increased number of perivascular mast cells and upregulated CB1 expression in patients with IgA vasculitis compared to healthy individuals, suggesting potential involvement in the disease's pathogenesis and inflammation.
December 2020 in “Galen Medical Journal” This study found that patients with alopecia areata and androgenic alopecia had significantly increased mast cell infiltration, which was influenced by age and disease severity, especially in alopecia areata.
December 2020 in “Galen Medical Journal” This study observed that patients with alopecia areata and androgenic alopecia have significantly more perifollicular and perivascular mast cells compared to healthy individuals, particularly in those over 40 and with greater disease severity.
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June 2013 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Early stage bald spots are linked to skin inflammation and damage to the upper part of the hair follicle.
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November 2020 in “Journal of Inflammation Research” This perspective highlights the role of inflammation in male and female pattern hair loss and its implications for developing future therapeutic options.