5 citations,
January 2021 in “Inflammatory Bowel Diseases” Tofacitinib improved ulcerative colitis, skin ulcers, and hair loss in a patient who didn't respond well to other treatments.
1 citations,
August 2007 in “Indian Journal of Pediatrics” A girl with symptoms like an autoimmune disorder actually had HIV and a fungal infection, which was hard to diagnose and treat, leading to her death.
124 citations,
October 2019 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Janus kinase inhibitors are promising treatments for autoimmune skin diseases like eczema and psoriasis.
9 citations,
June 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” People with pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceus often have smaller sebaceous glands on their scalp.
8 citations,
February 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” COVID-19 may trigger severe skin flare-ups in people with autoimmune conditions like lupus.
1 citations,
November 2016 in “Saengmyeong gwahag hoeji/Saengmyeong gwahak hoeji” New treatments for the autoimmune hair loss condition alopecia areata may include JAK inhibitors and other immunomodulators.
Some vaccines, like the hepatitis B vaccine, might be linked to the hair loss condition Alopecia Areata, but more research is needed.
12 citations,
January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” A mother and daughter with similar hair loss conditions and identical HLA types suggest a genetic link between the conditions.
1 citations,
February 2024 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Baricitinib effectively promotes long-term hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
1 citations,
October 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Alopecia areata mainly affects men aged 21-40 and is linked to autoimmune issues, thyroid problems, and inflammation.
Screening for iron levels in patients with hair loss may help find a genetic iron overload condition early.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with certain allergic conditions or higher white blood cell counts have more severe hair loss, and treating hair and nail side effects early in melanoma therapy can improve quality of life.
43 citations,
June 2018 in “Clinics in dermatology” People with atopic dermatitis are more likely to develop other skin conditions due to shared genetics and immune pathways.
30 citations,
March 2009 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Red spots on fingertips can be a sign of a skin condition linked to gluten sensitivity, treatable with a gluten-free diet.
2 citations,
September 2016 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Thyroid problems are linked to various skin issues, and checking thyroid health is important for people with certain skin conditions.
November 2022 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” The skin's bacteria might influence the development of a hair loss condition called alopecia areata.
Alopecia Areata has no cure, treatments are limited, and the condition often recurs, but new therapies like JAK inhibitors show promise.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Lichen Planopilaris is a hair loss condition best treated early with various medications, including hydroxychloroquine, to prevent permanent baldness.
April 2012 in “Lab Animal” Early exposure to germs may protect against autoimmune diseases, lack of sex increases alcohol preference in fruit flies, a potential baldness treatment could involve blocking a specific receptor, skin memory cells help prevent re-infection, high-fat diets can affect brain cells related to weight, and the link between social status, stress, and heart disease in primates is unclear.
72 citations,
July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” CCCA is a scarring hair loss condition mainly in African descent women, possibly caused by genetics and hairstyling, treated with gentle hair care and medications.
27 citations,
March 2018 in “Allergy and asthma proceedings” People with alopecia areata often have higher rates of allergies and autoimmune diseases.
3 citations,
October 1993 in “The Journal of Dermatology” The review suggests limited treatments for common hair loss conditions, with potential for future improvements.
April 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Neuropathic pruritus is a commonly overlooked and wrongly diagnosed type of chronic itching that is hard to treat.
86 citations,
October 2013 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Trichoscopy is a useful non-invasive method for diagnosing different hair loss conditions.
56 citations,
October 2016 in “Journal of dermatological science” New insights into the causes and treatments for the autoimmune hair loss condition Alopecia areata have been made.
36 citations,
November 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Alopecia is linked to various health and mental conditions, impacts life quality, and needs medical attention beyond its cosmetic effects.
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.
4 citations,
January 2014 in “Dermatology” A woman with acne and baldness was found to have a rare ovarian condition but successfully had a child through fertility treatment.
November 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” γδTregs can protect hair follicles from alopecia areata and may help regrow hair.
Tofacitinib may effectively treat hair loss and improve symptoms in autoimmune conditions like alopecia areata and Sjögren's syndrome, but long-term treatment might be necessary.