105 citations
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September 1995 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Recombinant cytokine therapy can cause skin reactions ranging from mild to severe.
October 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia may be caused by an autoimmune reaction and hormonal imbalance.
6 citations
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July 2017 in “Experimental dermatology” CD80CD86 deficiency causes hair loss by disrupting regulatory T cells.
18 citations
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Volatile organic compounds can cause inflammation and increase the risk of autoimmune diseases.
November 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution is a new type of scarring hair loss that resembles common baldness and an autoimmune skin disease.
7 citations
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January 2020 in “Nature” Stress turns hair white by depleting color-giving cells in hair follicles through a specific neurotransmitter related to the body's stress response.
March 2022 in “Authorea (Authorea)” Chemotherapy for leukemia led to full hair regrowth in a child with alopecia totalis.
9 citations
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July 2016 in “JAAD case reports” Denosumab treatment for osteoporosis can cause hair loss.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” FAPD and possibly CCCA may be AGA subtypes, and treatments combining antiandrogens, hair growth agents, hair transplants, and anti-inflammatories could be effective.
284 citations
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November 1999 in “Neurology” The article suggests managing interferon beta therapy side effects in MS with dose adjustments, medications, and patient education.
17 citations
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January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia may affect nails and could be a type of lichen planus, treatable with certain medications.
7 citations
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April 1987 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Stopping imipramine reduced the woman's hair loss.
4 citations
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September 2018 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A man's hair regrew from alopecia areata after using tofacitinib and experiencing contact dermatitis from a wig device.
3 citations
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January 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp is a rare condition that causes scarring hair loss, mainly in older women, and requires ongoing treatment.
1 citations
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September 2022 in “JAAD Case Reports” A woman's complete hair loss condition improved after recovering from COVID-19.
March 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” A woman's progressive hair loss was correctly diagnosed as a rare condition called fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution after initially being mistaken for a more common type.
January 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” Acne keloidalis nuchae is a chronic skin condition more common in African men, causing itchy or painful bumps and can lead to permanent hair loss if not treated early.
January 2023 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” People with alopecia areata have different blood markers that suggest inflammation and immune system issues compared to healthy individuals.
3 citations
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May 2023 in “Biomedicines” PCOS causes infertility mainly due to hormonal imbalances, insulin resistance, and chronic inflammation.
August 2023 in “JOJ dermatology & cosmetics” Antibiotics often cause skin reactions, making them a major health concern.
9 citations
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January 2007 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” A woman was the first known case to have both polycystic ovary syndrome and autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 2, suggesting a need to check for both conditions in similar patients.
January 2023 in “European endocrinology” People with alopecia have a higher risk of thyroid cancer.
April 2021 in “Sohag Medical Journal” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss, linked to genetic factors and immune system issues, with no cure yet.
5 citations
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July 2011 in “Journal of pediatric health care” The girl with autoimmune hair loss might regrow hair within a year, and treatments can help but not prevent recurrence; dermatologist referral and corticosteroids are recommended.
23 citations
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June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune disease affecting hair follicles, influenced by genetic and environmental factors, with rodent models being essential for research.
8 citations
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January 2003 in “Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy” Chemotherapy may cause recurring hair loss due to an autoimmune response.
67 citations
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January 2020 in “Cellular & Molecular Immunology/Cellular & molecular immunology” Tissue-resident memory T cells can protect against infections and cancer but may also contribute to autoimmune diseases.
23 citations
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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 1991 in “Journal of Pediatric Health Care” Hair loss in children can be caused by fungal infections, trauma, autoimmune disorders, or stress, and treatments vary depending on the cause.
June 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” The Middle East and Africa need better data, treatment consensus, and support for Alopecia Areata.