61 citations
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September 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This review discusses the interplay between hormonal and immune systems in hair follicles and reports no new results, highlighting the need for further research on their role in skin biology and alopecia areata.
6 citations
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May 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This case study suggests that autoimmunity involving cytotoxic CD8+ T cells may link alopecia areata and human T-cell lymphotropic virus-1-associated myelopathy in adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma patients.
33 citations
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October 2018 in “BMJ Case Reports” This case report describes a 6-year-old who developed autoimmune conditions including type III polyglandular autoimmune syndrome following drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome, prompting an investigation into associated triggering factors.
December 2022 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” This review highlights zinc's role in health and disease, noting its involvement in immune function and its therapeutic potential for conditions like alopecia areata and psoriasis, but it reports no new clinical results.
105 citations
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September 1995 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses the use of recombinant cytokines as therapeutic agents in clinical settings and describes the range of cutaneous complications associated with their use, including both minor and severe skin reactions.
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.
17 citations
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January 2019 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study found that higher serum CXCL10 levels may predict the progression of non-segmental vitiligo, especially in patients also suffering from autoimmune thyroid disease and/or alopecia areata.
June 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A man's red tattoo caused a skin reaction and hair loss in his beard, which improved after treatment.
6 citations
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March 2009 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found no increased frequency of the TNF2 allele in Mexican patients with adverse cutaneous drug reactions mediated by delayed hypersensitivity, suggesting its lower relevance compared to findings in Caucasian populations.
157 citations
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September 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this retrospective cohort study, researchers reported that 11.5% of patients with DRESS developed significant long-term autoimmune or renal sequelae, with age influencing the type of sequelae observed.
3 citations
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January 2003 in “Cell Structure and Function” This study found that Meth-A cells induced alopecia in mice, but this effect was blocked by a protein kinase inhibitor, suggesting immunological mechanisms involving lymphokine-activated killer cells.
9 citations
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July 2016 in “JAAD case reports” This study found that biologic therapies, particularly anti-TNF-alpha agents, have been linked to increased cases of alopecia areata in patients treated for autoimmune disorders.
7 citations
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April 1987 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article reports no new clinical findings and provides no abstract, focusing on imipramine-induced lesions resembling alopecia areata.
4 citations
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September 2018 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This article is a letter to the editor discussing potential therapeutic synergy between a wig-fixing device and tofacitinib for treating alopecia areata but reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This case report describes an elderly man with erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp, who improved with potent topical corticosteroids followed by maintenance with topical tacrolimus.
2 citations
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December 2024 in “International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases” This study describes the first reported case of a 37-year-old woman developing alopecia universalis after switching from rituximab to ocrelizumab for progressive multiple sclerosis, suggesting that ocrelizumab may trigger autoimmune reactions in immunocompromised patients.
1 citations
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August 2022 in “JAAD Case Reports” A woman's complete hair loss condition improved after recovering from COVID-19.
January 2025 in “Clinical and Experimental Vaccine Research” This report documents a case where a healthy female developed alopecia universalis after receiving the 9-valent HPV vaccine, highlighting the potential for autoimmune reactions and the importance of prompt medical attention.
August 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia may be caused by an autoimmune reaction and hormonal imbalance.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review discusses the role of epithelial–mesenchymal transition in cutaneous fibrotic disorders and highlights potential molecular targets for therapy, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2025 in “Annals of Dermatology” In this nationwide cross-sectional study, researchers found that COVID-19 vaccination was associated with an increased risk of hair loss disorders, including total alopecia, alopecia areata, and telogen effluvium, while no significant link was observed between COVID-19 infection and these conditions.
January 2023 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” This study found that patients with alopecia areata had altered levels of inflammatory and coagulation markers, suggesting an association with disease pathogenesis and potential predictive value.
March 2022 in “Authorea (Authorea)” In this study, a case of complete remission of alopecia totalis was reported following chemotherapy for B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia in a pediatric patient.
This review highlights the multifaceted roles of skin in immune and endocrine functions, stressing its contributions to psycho-immunological and psycho-endocrine responses, but presents no new research findings.
May 1979 in “Archives of Dermatology” This review discusses the associations between nonscarring alopecia and conditions like vitiligo and autoimmune reactions, but reports no new clinical results.
45 citations
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July 2002 in “The Neurologist” This article reviews the challenges of using disease-modifying therapy for multiple sclerosis and offers strategies to improve treatment adherence and manage adverse effects, but reports no new clinical findings.
36 citations
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” This review discusses madarosis, its diverse causes, and suggests follicular unit transplantation as a useful treatment for scarring types, but reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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January 2008 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that various disorders can cause hair loss in dogs, each requiring different treatments, and some may heal on their own.
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.
November 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This research investigated immune cell involvement in various types of inflammatory alopecia by analyzing gene expression data from scalp samples, revealing distinct cellular changes in conditions like Alopecia Areata, Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, Lichen Planopilaris, and Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia, which may inform future therapeutic targets.