12 citations,
June 2010 in “Journal of dermatology” Some patients with severe alopecia areata developed skin darkening from their treatment, which may indicate a less effective response to the therapy.
11 citations,
September 2013 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” People with alopecia areata may be more likely to have a certain type of hearing loss.
11 citations,
November 2012 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Genetic factors affect hair loss, and molecular testing may help predict, diagnose, and treat it.
11 citations,
July 2008 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Greying hairs may be protected from alopecia areata.
10 citations,
April 2020 in “Dermatology and therapy” Calcipotriol works almost as well as clobetasol for mild to moderate alopecia areata with fewer side effects.
10 citations,
September 2014 in “European Journal of Dermatology” A woman's hair loss worsened after starting hepatitis C treatment due to immune changes in her hair follicles.
9 citations,
May 2005 in “Expert Review of Clinical Immunology” Blocking interferon-gamma might help treat various autoimmune diseases.
7 citations,
May 2020 in “Trends in molecular medicine” The document concludes that the immune-inhibitory environment of the hair follicle may prevent melanoma development.
7 citations,
January 2009 in “Immunological investigations” A 3-year-old boy lost all his hair due to a rare reaction to phenobarbital, but it grew back after steroid treatment.
6 citations,
April 2017 in “Experimental dermatology” CD80CD86 deficiency causes hair loss by disrupting regulatory T cells.
5 citations,
May 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” Environmental factors like diet and vitamin levels, especially Vitamin D, can affect autoimmune diseases differently, with lifestyle changes potentially improving outcomes.
5 citations,
February 2022 in “Frontiers in physiology” Hair graying is influenced by factors like nerves, fat cells, and immune cells, not just hair follicles.
5 citations,
August 2015 in “Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry” Obese mice with a leptin gene mutation have a longer resting phase in their hair cycle, which may help understand certain hair loss conditions.
5 citations,
June 2015 in “Veterinary dermatology” A dog with complete hair loss regrew most hair after treatment, with no relapse after stopping treatment.
5 citations,
February 2015 in “Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism Case Reports” Insulin therapy helped a man with autoimmune issues regrow his hair.
4 citations,
November 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” New treatments targeting T-cell pathways are needed for better alopecia areata management.
4 citations,
November 2016 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” The document explains the difficulty in diagnosing and treating brain diseases caused by the immune system and stresses the need for quick and accurate tests.
4 citations,
September 2016 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Specific genes influence hair and cashmere growth in Laiwu black goats.
4 citations,
April 2010 in “Expert review of dermatology” Restoring immune privilege in hair follicles could help treat certain types of hair loss.
3 citations,
May 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” Faulty inflammasome activation may lead to autoimmune skin diseases and could be a target for new treatments.
3 citations,
September 2021 in “Journal of Nepal Medical Association” A woman with complete hair loss and severe hyperthyroidism was successfully treated with azathioprine and hydroxychloroquine.
3 citations,
March 2021 in “JAAD case reports” Switching from adalimumab to ixekizumab improved a patient's psoriasis and reversed hair whitening.
3 citations,
March 2014 in “Annals of Hepatology” A man lost all his hair after stopping hepatitis C treatment and it didn't grow back.
3 citations,
August 2012 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” A man with a birthmark on his scalp developed hair loss that improved with treatment, but the link between the birthmark and hair loss was unclear.
3 citations,
June 2006 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” The document concludes that hair loss is complex, affects many people, has limited treatments, and requires more research on its causes and psychological impact.
2 citations,
May 2018 in “Expert opinion on orphan drugs” Newborn screening and gene therapy are expected to improve outcomes for Omenn syndrome patients.
2 citations,
March 2015 in “Expert opinion on orphan drugs” New treatments for hair loss show promise but need more research to confirm safety and effectiveness.
2 citations,
July 2012 in “InTech eBooks” People with alopecia areata often have thyroid autoimmunity.
research Skin
2 citations,
January 2011 in “Elsevier eBooks” Skin problems are common in Lupus patients and can indicate the disease's severity, requiring specific treatments and lifestyle changes.
2 citations,
January 2004 in “Elsevier eBooks” Lupus affects the skin in various ways, and proper skin examination is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.