research Alopecia Areata: A Multifactorial Autoimmune Condition
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease causing patchy hair loss, often with other autoimmune disorders, but its exact causes are unknown.
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research Drug Eruptions in Dermatology
Skin reactions to drugs are common and can be deadly, usually requiring stopping the drug and may be better prevented with genetic testing in the future.
research Aberrant Inflammasome Activation as a Driving Force of Human Autoimmune Skin Disease
Faulty inflammasome activation may lead to autoimmune skin diseases and could be a target for new treatments.
research The Pathogenesis of Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata is likely caused by a combination of genetic factors and immune system dysfunction, and may represent different diseases with various causes.
research Industry Updates from the Field of Stem Cell Research and Regenerative Medicine in June 2019
In June 2019, the stem cell research field saw major progress, including new clinical trials, FDA approvals, and industry collaborations.
research Microneedles as the Technique of Drug Delivery Enhancement in Diverse Organs and Tissues
Microneedles improve drug delivery in various body parts, are safe and painless, and show promise in cosmetology, vaccination, insulin delivery, and other medical applications.
research Therapeutic Applications and Pharmacoeconomics of Microneedle Technology
Microneedle technology is beneficial for drug delivery and could make vaccinations cheaper and more accessible.
research The Genetics of Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata has a complex genetic basis that was not fully understood as of 2001.
research Autoantigen Discovery in the Hair Loss Disorder, Alopecia Areata: Implications of Post-Translational Modifications
New protein changes may be involved in the immune attack on hair follicles in alopecia areata.
research The Human Hair Follicle: A Reservoir of CD40+ B7-Deficient Langerhans Cells That Repopulate Epidermis After UVB Exposure
Hair follicles help skin immune recovery after UVB exposure.
research Association Between Mesenchymal Stem Cells and COVID-19 Therapy: Systematic Review and Current Trends
Using mesenchymal stem cells or their exosomes is safe for COVID-19 patients and helps improve lung healing and oxygen levels.
research Fresh Umbilical Cord Blood as a Source of Multipotent Stem Cells: Collection, Banking, Cryopreservation, and Ethical Concerns
Umbilical cord blood is a valuable source of stem cells for medical treatments, but its use is less common than other transplants, and there are ethical issues to consider.
research Eph/Ephrin Signaling in Epidermal Differentiation and Disease
Eph/ephrin signaling is important for skin cell behavior and could be targeted to treat skin diseases.
research Melanoma: Genetic Abnormalities, Tumor Progression, Clonal Evolution, And Tumor-Initiating Cells
Melanoma's complexity requires personalized treatments due to key genetic mutations and tumor-initiating cells.
research An Essential Role for RXRα in the Development of Th2 Responses
RXRα is crucial for proper immune response and links diet to immune function.
research Dermatophyte Infection Encircling Vitiligo: A Unique Case Study
A woman with vitiligo had a rare fungal infection around her vitiligo patch and it improved with antifungal cream.
research Exosomal MicroRNA-Based Therapies for Skin Diseases
miRNA-based therapies show promise for treating skin diseases, including hair loss, in animals.
research Skin Fibroblast Functional Heterogeneity in Health and Disease
Different types of skin fibroblasts have unique roles in skin health and disease.
research Clinical and Immunological Phenotype of Patients With Primary Immunodeficiency Due to Damaging Mutations in NFKB2
Damaging mutations in NFKB2 cause a severe and distinct form of primary immunodeficiency with early-onset and often ACTH-deficiency.
research Fibroblasts: Immunomodulatory Factors in Refractory Diabetic Wound Healing
Fibroblasts are important in healing diabetic wounds, but high sugar levels can harm their function and slow down the healing process.
research A Hairy Situation: PADIs in Regeneration and Alopecia
Enzymes called PADIs play a key role in hair growth and loss.
research Immunoregulatory Mechanisms and Stress Hormones in Psoriasis (Part 1)
Stress hormones like cortisol may trigger psoriasis flare-ups.
research IL6 Is Correlated With Metabolic Syndrome Parameters in Oral Lichen Planus
IL6 is linked to higher risk of heart disease in people with a certain mouth condition.
research Anticytokine Therapy, Particularly Anti-IFN-γ, in Th1-Mediated Autoimmune Diseases
Blocking interferon-gamma might help treat various autoimmune diseases.
research Cutaneous Reactions to Drugs
Skin reactions are a common reason for emergency visits due to drug allergies, with some severe cases needing intensive care.
research Mucosal TLR5 Activation Controls Healthspan and Longevity
Activating TLR5 in the gut can extend lifespan and improve health in aged mice.
research The Role of the Skin Microbiome in Wound Healing
The skin microbiome helps heal wounds and can be targeted to improve healing.
research Successful Treatment of Alopecia Areata with Topical Calcipotriol
A boy with alopecia regrew hair using a vitamin D cream after other treatments failed.
research Teriflunomide (Aubagio) for the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis
Teriflunomide is an effective and generally safe oral treatment for relapsing MS, reducing relapses and slowing disability progression.
research The Effect of Active Hexose Correlated Compound in Modulating Cytosine Arabinoside-Induced Hair Loss, and 6-Mercaptopurine- and Methotrexate-Induced Liver Injury in Rodents
AHCC reduces hair loss and liver injury caused by chemotherapy in rodents.