99 citations
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July 2017 in “Clinical Reviews in Allergy & Immunology” This review noted that alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease impacting hair follicles and offered insights into its complex pathogenesis involving immune responses, while highlighting ongoing research into new treatments such as Janus kinase inhibitors and other immunomodulatory drugs.
63 citations
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December 1988 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Vitiligo causes white skin patches and is linked to autoimmune issues.
52 citations
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February 2006 in “Archives of Dermatology” This case report describes a 25-year-old woman with widespread lichen planus who did not respond to multiple systemic treatments, including antihistamines, hydroxychloroquine sulfate, and corticosteroids.
49 citations
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December 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This review explores the complex relationship between thyroid hormones and skin, discussing potential mechanisms and known interactions but reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for further research.
45 citations
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June 2018 in “Frontiers in immunology” This study found that MDSC exosomes promoted partial hair regrowth and modulated immune responses in mice with alopecia areata, suggesting potential as a treatment for autoimmune diseases.
29 citations
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January 2007 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This article reviews the social and functional impact of eyebrow loss and highlights the limited treatment options compared to scalp alopecia, but reports no new clinical results.
24 citations
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January 2008 in “KARGER eBooks” This review discusses recent advances in understanding the pathogenesis of autoimmune alopecia areata and reports no new clinical results; it highlights potential for developing more effective treatments.
23 citations
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July 1982 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The review concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires proper biopsy techniques and understanding the hair growth cycle and underlying causes.
22 citations
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April 1998 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews the therapeutic use of interferons and other cytokines in various viral, tumorous, and inflammatory diseases, discussing their biological effects and potential future applications without presenting new experimental results.
21 citations
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January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” This review proposes a new classification for telogen effluvium, identifying three pathogenetic types with a common feature of profuse hair shedding, but reports no new clinical results.
18 citations
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August 2024 in “eLife” This study investigated immune dysregulation in individuals with Down syndrome and found that treatment with the JAK inhibitor tofacitinib improved skin conditions like alopecia areata and reduced autoimmune markers without severe side effects. Additional research is necessary to understand its broader impacts.
18 citations
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review discusses the potential impact of volatile organic compound exposure on the onset and progression of autoimmune diseases and reports no new experimental findings.
18 citations
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June 1995 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Women experience various skin issues at different life stages, requiring careful treatment and awareness.
16 citations
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May 2017 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review discusses the clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment options for alopecia areata of the beard and reports no new clinical results.
6 citations
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September 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review explored the relationship between autoimmune thyroiditis and various autoimmune skin conditions, highlighting shared genetic markers and immunological mechanisms, such as disrupted immune tolerance and oxidative stress, which may contribute to the development of these disorders.
5 citations
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May 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” This review discusses how environmental factors like lifestyle, nutrition, and vitamin deficiencies may influence autoimmune diseases such as MS, SLE, and AA, highlighting associations with vitamin D levels and dietary interventions, but notes a lack of conclusive evidence for their roles in disease pathogenesis.
4 citations
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December 2023 in “PubMed” This review discusses dietary interventions as a modifiable factor in managing hidradenitis suppurativa and reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for informed lifestyle choices.
4 citations
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September 2021 in “Frontiers in allergy” This review discusses the shared biological mechanisms between allergy and autoimmunity, emphasizing pruritus as a central symptom in psychophysiological dermatoses, and reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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March 2021 in “JAAD case reports” This case report describes a 40-year-old man whose vitiligo and psoriasis responded favorably to ixekizumab after experiencing vitiligo onset and psoriasis relapse during adalimumab treatment.
2 citations
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October 2025 in “Discover Immunity.” This review discusses the classification, diagnosis, and potential treatment pathways for Alopecia Areata, emphasizing the complex genetic and immunological factors involved, but reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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September 2025 in “Microorganisms” In this review, the authors explore the complex interplay between COVID-19 and autoimmune skin diseases, finding that SARS-CoV-2 may trigger or worsen these conditions, with increased risks following infection and vaccination, particularly with mRNA vaccines.
2 citations
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December 2024 in “eLife” This study observed that individuals with Down syndrome exhibit early immune dysregulation, including multi-organ autoimmunity and hypercytokinemia, and found that the JAK inhibitor tofacitinib showed a good safety profile and reduced skin pathology in a Phase II trial.
1 citations
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September 2023 in “Journal of drugs in dermatology” This article discusses the perspectives of clinicians and patients on alopecia areata, an autoimmune disorder with significant psychosocial impacts, highlighting the unpredictability and limited effectiveness of current treatments as well as the key unmet needs and gaps in care.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review explores the role of Tregs in autoimmune skin diseases, transplantation, and skin cancer, and discusses Tregs-based therapies' potential for treating autoimmunity without reporting new experimental results.
1 citations
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December 2018 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This review discusses the potential of using human hair proteomics for non-invasive diagnostic and forensic applications but reports no new results; the authors highlight areas needing further research.
June 2026 in “Quality in Sport” This narrative review analyzed the literature on premature hair graying, identifying potential contributors such as nutrient deficiencies, oxidative and emotional stress, smoking, genetic factors, autoimmune diseases, and medication side effects, but reported no effective treatment to reverse it, underscoring the necessity for further research.
May 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This paper discusses the balance between target tissue destruction and recovery rates in autoimmune diseases, proposing that high recovery rates are crucial for remitting-relapsing patterns, while exercise might not be neuroprotective in secondary progressive multiple sclerosis.
August 2024 in “Clinical and Medical Engineering Live” This abstract highlights that alopecia treatment requires moving beyond outdated methods to a sophisticated approach that considers the complex interplay between genetic susceptibility and immune response in different types of hair loss. Results are not reported.
August 2024 in “Clinical and Medical Engineering Live” This literature review examines the complexities of childhood alopecia areata, focusing on its forms, gene expression, and causes, providing a comprehensive analysis of this autoimmune disorder.
In this report, a unique case of premature graying in a 32-year-old male, with onset at age 15 and a distinctive fractal pattern, was presented, highlighting the need for further investigation into its potential causes and mechanisms.