124 citations
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October 2019 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review discusses the role of the JAK-STAT pathway in autoimmune skin diseases and suggests potential therapeutic benefits of JAK inhibitors, but reports no new experimental results.
19 citations
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March 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that mechlorethamine restored hair growth in mice with alopecia-areata-like disease by eliminating infiltrated lymphocytes and inhibiting certain pro-inflammatory cytokines in treated skin areas.
March 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Treating ovarian-related inflammation may help hair regrowth in women with alopecia areata.
35 citations
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic therapy” This review discusses current hypotheses about cicatricial alopecia's pathogenesis, including lymphocyte-mediated mechanisms and sebaceous gland defects, and reports no new results, emphasizing the need for systematic research.
391 citations
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January 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article reviews the clinical presentation and histopathologic features of alopecia areata and proposes a hypothesis for its development, but it reports no new clinical results.
July 2025 in “Journal of Dermatology Research Reviews & Reports” This review explores how exosomes can be used therapeutically in autoimmune skin diseases, emphasizing that their properties like stability and biocompatibility make them promising for targeting immune signaling pathways involved in conditions such as inflammation and scleroderma.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that NIMP-R14-conjugated nanoparticles, loaded with roflumilast, effectively targeted neutrophils to reduce inflammation and improve symptoms in a mouse model of psoriasiform dermatitis, suggesting potential for targeted therapy in autoimmune skin diseases.
3 citations
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May 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” This study reviewed the role of inflammasomes in autoimmune skin diseases, highlighting their contribution to the pathogenesis of conditions such as vitiligo, alopecia areata, and psoriasis, and suggesting that targeting inflammasome dysregulation may offer new therapeutic options.
14 citations
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March 2017 in “Genes and immunity” Certain microRNAs may help treat alopecia areata by targeting immune pathways.
July 2023 in “University of Debrecen Electronic Archive (University of Debrecen)” This review suggests that novel treatment developments targeting the pathomechanics of alopecia areata, such as JAK inhibitors, show promise, although optimal treatment strategies are still under investigation.
114 citations
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August 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Alopecia areata is caused by an immune response, and targeting immune cells might help treat it.
1 citations
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August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that human dermal Vδ1+ γδ T-cells may contribute to alopecia areata pathogenesis by targeting stressed scalp hair follicles and inducing immune privilege collapse.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review highlights the potential for JAK inhibitors to effectively treat inflammatory and autoimmune skin diseases by targeting the JAK-STAT signaling pathway, advocating for an integrated approach to enhance targeted therapy.
This review highlights new treatment options for alopecia, including JAK inhibitors and Wnt pathway-targeting therapies, which may offer better efficacy and safety than traditional treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, but notes the need for more research on long-term effects and patient-specific responses.
October 2024 in “International journal of medicine and psychology.” In this study, researchers explored the immunological mechanisms involved in alopecia areata and suggested that targeting immune responses, particularly using JAK inhibitors and other immunomodulatory drugs, could help achieve stable remission and improve patients' quality of life.
August 2023 in “International Ayurvedic medical journal” This case study describes the successful treatment of a 7-year-old girl with alopecia areata using Ayurvedic approaches targeting skin and autoimmune issues, suggesting a potential alternative to long-term oral corticosteroids, which can cause undesirable side effects.
6 citations
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March 2024 in “Therapeutic Delivery” This review highlights novel treatment options for alopecia areata, focusing on nanoparticulate drug-delivery systems to improve the effectiveness and targeting of therapies for this complex autoimmune condition.
5 citations
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June 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Harris et al. describe a new mouse model for vitiligo, where interfollicular melanocytes are retained and melanocyte-targeting immune responses are simulated, aiding the development of immunomodulatory therapies.
3 citations
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September 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review discusses the complex role of immune disturbances and the JAK-STAT pathway in alopecia areata, noting the success of JAK inhibitors in treatment, while highlighting ongoing debates and challenges in targeting other pathways like IL-17 and TNF-α.
2 citations
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January 2020 in “Enlighten: Theses (The University of Glasgow)” This study found that alopecia areata is associated with distinct systemic and tissue immune signatures, with macrophages implicated as contributors to hair loss, suggesting potential therapeutic targeting of macrophage activity.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” This review discusses the role of the complement pathway in alopecia areata and reports no new clinical results; the authors suggest that targeting this pathway could offer treatment options.
November 2025 in “World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences” This review reported that premature greying in children, which can indicate certain deficiencies or disorders, may be addressed through a structured evaluation and treatment targeting factors like vitamin B12 and iron deficiencies or hypothyroidism, providing a practical approach for pediatric care.
March 2024 in “Research Square” This study developed a mathematical model to simulate immune interactions and hair cycle dynamics in alopecia areata, identifying influential factors affecting hair growth and offering insights into potential treatment strategies by targeting immune dysregulation.
January 2024 in “Research Square” In this study, researchers developed a mathematical model to explore how immune system dynamics affect hair follicle behavior in alopecia areata, identifying key parameters influencing disease progression and suggesting potential treatment strategies targeting immune dysregulation.
148 citations
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December 2018 in “Journal of autoimmunity” This review discusses genetic and environmental factors contributing to autoimmunity in alopecia areata and reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing the need for further study on its aetiology and pathophysiology.
88 citations
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August 2019 in “Frontiers in immunology” This review discusses the role of tyrosine kinase signaling pathways in autoimmune and inflammatory skin diseases and reports no new clinical results, highlighting ongoing research into small-molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitors as potential treatments.
69 citations
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February 2008 in “The American journal of pathology” This study found that local injections of interleukin-4 and neutralizing anti-interferon-γ antibody effectively treated alopecia in a mouse model, suggesting potential therapeutic pathways for human alopecia areata.
50 citations
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May 2021 in “Frontiers in immunology” This review discusses how tissue resident memory T cells contribute to autoimmune skin diseases like vitiligo and psoriasis, highlighting their role in continuous immune activation, and reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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July 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This review discusses the association between emotional stress-related neuropeptides and the pathogenesis of alopecia areata, reporting no new experimental findings.
January 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Female-pattern hair loss may involve an autoimmune-like process, suggesting new treatment options.