2 citations
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November 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” This review explores the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment options for chronic autoimmune urticaria, highlighting the role of the oncostatin M receptor gene and reporting no new clinical results.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” In this study, researchers did not find any genome-wide significant genetic signals linked to comorbid chronic inflammatory disorders in patients with alopecia areata, but exploratory analysis suggested potential associations worth further study.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This study introduces stem cell activity as a key factor influencing the effects of IFN-γ and TGF-β1 on autoimmune disease dynamics, showing that varying cytokine levels can modulate stem cell activity and immune privilege, impacting tissue regeneration and disease flares.
10 citations
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June 2016 in “PLOS ONE” In this in-vitro study, researchers identified finasteride as the most effective FDA-approved drug for expanding functional myeloid-derived suppressor cells, suggesting its potential future use in immunosuppressive therapies.
September 2025 in “DiRROS repository (University of Maribor)” In this review, researchers explore evidence showing that JAK inhibitors, particularly baricitinib and deuruxolitinib, are effective in promoting hair regrowth in severe alopecia areata while maintaining acceptable safety profiles, though long-term data remains scarce.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, distinct molecular mechanisms of action were identified for three drugs used in alopecia areata clinical trials, providing insights for precision medicine and treatment selection.
July 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, authors present a case where a 26-year-old patient with alopecia areata experienced relapse after initially responding to Tofacitinib, mitigated by corticosteroids, highlighting challenges and potential insights into the treatment and pathogenesis of the condition.
June 2026 in “Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” This report highlights that oral Janus kinase inhibitors, including baricitinib, ritlecitinib, deuruxolitinib, and brepocitinib, show promise for treating alopecia areata by promoting substantial hair regrowth with mild-to-moderate side effects, positioning them as a favorable alternative to corticosteroids.
June 2026 in “Saudi Medical Horizons Journal” This review discusses the role of JAK inhibitors in treating atopic dermatitis, alopecia areata, and vitiligo, highlighting their effectiveness and safety considerations but stressing the need for further research on long-term safety and patient selection.
55 citations
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October 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Alopecia areata is linked to immune-related genes, suggesting JAK inhibitors as a potential treatment.
2 citations
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October 2022 in “Journal of Biomedical Science” This review discusses the potential of secretome derived from stem cells for treating alopecia areata and reports no new clinical results; the authors suggest the need for further human trials.
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March 2019 in “Konuralp tıp dergisi” This study examined dermatological conditions in people with multiple sclerosis and found nevus and hair diseases to be the most common, indicating the importance of comprehensive skin examinations for early diagnosis and treatment.
25 citations
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May 2011 in “Dermatologic therapy” This review discusses potential new drug treatment strategies for alopecia areata based on genome-wide association study findings, but it reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Prague Medical Report” This review examined the role, efficacy, and safety of Janus kinase inhibitors in treating alopecia areata, noting that baricitinib has received approval as the first on-label treatment due to positive outcomes in multiple trials.
2 citations
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June 2022 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This case report highlights the onset of alopecia areata following dupilumab treatment, noting the significant temporal link between the medication use and hair loss occurrence.
March 2026 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” This review highlights that JAK inhibitors have transformed severe alopecia areata treatment by disrupting disease signaling, emphasizing the need for strategies to address non-responders and manage treatment discontinuation.
JAK inhibitors effectively regrow hair in alopecia areata but hair loss often returns after stopping treatment.
June 2025 in “Academic Medical Journal” This review discusses the mechanisms underlying the collapse of hair follicle immune privilege in alopecia areata and emphasizes the importance of therapeutic strategies aimed at restoring immune tolerance.
March 2025 in “Ukrainian Journal of Dermatology Venerology Cosmetology” This review highlights the crucial role of the immune system in hair follicle regulation and its potential link to autoimmune disorders like alopecia areata. It suggests that understanding immune-mediated hair regeneration could lead to new treatments for this condition.
21 citations
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December 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” This study suggests that statins may help treat acute alopecia areata, with animal experiments showing increased regulatory T cell populations after statin treatment in mice with the condition.
150 citations
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October 2010 in “The American Journal of Pathology” This review discusses the pathogenesis and challenges in treating primary cicatricial alopecia, highlighting the need to understand immune protection collapse in hair follicle stem cells; it reports no new clinical results.
120 citations
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February 2009 in “Apoptosis” This review examines apoptotic and anti-apoptotic mechanisms in skin homeostasis and related diseases but presents no new research findings.
76 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering” This review summarizes recent progress in microneedle-based drug delivery systems and discusses their potential impact on cellular mechanisms and immunization signaling pathways, highlighting the need for further development in fabrication methods.
45 citations
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May 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This manuscript reviews the latest understanding of alopecia areata's pathogenesis, highlighting the roles of genetic, immunological, and environmental factors, with a focus on immune responses involving IFN-γ and cytotoxic CD8+ T-cells as key contributors to hair follicle inflammation and function disruption without follicle destruction.
40 citations
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March 2019 in “Nature Communications” This study found that deleting Stim1 and Stim2 in mature T regulatory cells disrupts Ca 2+ signaling, preventing their differentiation and leading to severe autoimmune disorders in mice.
26 citations
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September 2023 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” Regulatory T cells help prevent autoimmunity and have potential for treating autoimmune diseases.
12 citations
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October 2024 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery” This review discusses the current state of alopecia areata treatments, noting that while recent advances such as Janus Kinase inhibitors show promise, persistent challenges like limited efficacy, safety concerns, and patient compliance highlight the need for innovative drug discovery and development strategies.
12 citations
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July 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Upadacitinib improved Crohn's disease, atopic dermatitis, and alopecia areata in one patient.
4 citations
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July 2024 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study found that patients with alopecia areata in Dubai experience significant disease and economic burdens, especially when comorbid with psychological conditions, despite frequent dermatologist consultations and topical steroid prescriptions.
3 citations
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October 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” This research discusses the complex immune pathogenesis of alopecia areata and highlights the success of Jak inhibitors and IL-4Rα antagonists, while IL-17A and PDE4 inhibitors showed limited efficacy; controlled trials are advocated to better understand cytokine involvement.