20 citations,
November 2002 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Lichen planopilaris may be linked to autoimmune thyroiditis.
11 citations,
October 2021 in “Orphanet journal of rare diseases” Patients with RASopathies are at risk for autoimmune disorders and should be routinely screened.
January 2014 in “International Journal of Clinical Medicine” Premature aging increases the risk of immune problems and autoimmune diseases.
11 citations,
March 2007 in “Digestive Diseases and Sciences” The conditions alopecia areata, primary sclerosing cholangitis, and ulcerative colitis may be linked by shared autoimmune and cell death mechanisms.
24 citations,
June 2018 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” Thyroid diseases may contribute to autoimmune skin diseases, and more research is needed on their relationship.
3 citations,
May 2019 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome may be caused by autoimmune factors, not just stress or malabsorption.
1 citations,
January 2015 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Autoimmune myopathy may be linked to hair loss and skin depigmentation.
44 citations,
April 2012 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Scarring alopecias are complex hair loss disorders that require early treatment to prevent permanent hair loss.
17 citations,
March 1994 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Vitiligo and alopecia areata may share common causes.
13 citations,
September 2019 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Early treatment of EPDS can improve outcomes and reduce recurrence risk.
3 citations,
March 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Some people with primary cicatricial alopecia also have inflammatory bowel disease, suggesting a possible connection.
June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Advancements in hair biology include new treatments and tools for hair growth and alopecia.
74 citations,
May 2016 in “Current opinion in pediatrics, with evaluated MEDLINE/Current opinion in pediatrics” Both vitiligo and alopecia areata involve an immune response triggered by stress and specific genes, with treatments targeting this pathway showing potential.
4 citations,
September 2021 in “Frontiers in allergy” The conclusion is that understanding the complex relationship between allergies, autoimmunity, and psychological factors is key to treating skin disorders with itching.
75 citations,
June 2005 in “Archives of Dermatology” Etanercept may not prevent alopecia areata from coming back.
12 citations,
November 1996 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” A kidney transplant patient on cyclosporin experienced unexpected severe hair loss, which improved with treatment adjustments.
144 citations,
September 2006 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Lupus affects the body and skin, causing joint pain and skin issues that can be treated with steroids and antimalarial drugs.
22 citations,
May 2005 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” People with Down syndrome are more likely to have alopecia areata and need regular skin check-ups.
2 citations,
July 2014 in “Our Dermatology Online” Contact immunotherapy can cause vitiligo in patients with autoimmune conditions.
32 citations,
March 2015 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Alopecia areata is linked to thyroid autoimmunity but not type 1 diabetes.
5 citations,
February 2015 in “Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism Case Reports” Insulin therapy helped a man with autoimmune issues regrow his hair.
March 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Patients with RASopathies have a higher risk of autoimmune disorders and should be routinely screened.
9 citations,
May 2005 in “Expert Review of Clinical Immunology” Blocking interferon-gamma might help treat various autoimmune diseases.
23 citations,
January 2020 in “Central-European Journal of Immunology/Central European Journal of Immunology” Alopecia areata, a type of hair loss, is likely an autoimmune disease with a genetic link, but its exact cause is still unknown.
January 2024 in “Biomedicines” The review shows that skin symptoms like chronic fungal infections, hair loss, and skin depigmentation are key for early detection and management of APECED.
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair loss is common in autoimmune diseases and can be an early sign of the condition, often requiring prompt treatment to prevent permanent damage.
63 citations,
May 2017 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” People with alopecia areata often have lower levels of vitamin D, zinc, and folate, but more research is needed to understand if supplements can help treat it.
1 citations,
June 2012 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Early and aggressive treatment of scarring alopecia is important to prevent further hair follicle damage.
June 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” The Middle East and Africa need better data, treatment consensus, and support for Alopecia Areata.
27 citations,
September 2014 in “JAMA dermatology” Female donor to male recipient sex mismatch and positive ACA-IgG are key risk factors for vitiligo and alopecia areata in chronic GvHD patients.