3 citations
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June 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Higher LDL lipids may increase alopecia areata risk, while higher triglycerides may decrease it.
4 citations
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December 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This systematic review of Mendelian randomization studies reports that autoimmune thyroid disease is associated with increased risk for numerous health conditions, including coronary atherosclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis, while decreasing risks for others, such as lung cancer.
2 citations
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October 2023 in “Frontiers in Immunology” In this study, researchers used Mendelian randomization to find a significant genetic association between rheumatoid arthritis and an increased risk of alopecia areata, suggesting RA patients should be vigilant for potential AA development.
February 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study suggests that androgenetic alopecia may increase the risk of developing depression, but depression does not significantly contribute to the onset of androgenetic alopecia.
July 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, researchers identified that certain inflammatory cytokines, including osteoprotegerin and leukemia inhibitory factor, are inversely associated with hypertrophic scar risk, whereas others like CDCP1, GDNF, and PD-L1 show a positive association, suggesting potential pathways for intervention in scar formation.
248 citations
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August 2015 in “Pharmacological Research” This review discusses case reports of autoimmune diseases following vaccination and the challenges of establishing a clear epidemiological connection, urging further investigation into vaccine-induced autoimmunity.
12 citations
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March 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” This study found evidence that atopic dermatitis may increase the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes, and alopecia areata, but not other autoimmune diseases.
8 citations
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October 2023 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This study explores the potential connection between circulating cytokines and immune skin diseases, offering insights that may enhance understanding of their causes, diagnosis, and treatment approaches.
February 2025 in “Folia Medica” This study found that men with androgenetic alopecia had significantly lower serum vitamin D levels compared to controls and the deficiency strongly correlated with the severity of the condition.
This study identified four genes related to alopecia areata: GIMAP6 and ALOX15 as risk factors, and GALNT6 and HEG1 as protective factors, noting significant validation differences in GALNT6 and HEG1.
June 2023 in “Journal of multidisciplinary sciences (Online)” This review examines possible links between polycystic ovarian syndrome and reproductive cancers, but reports no new clinical findings.
4 citations
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July 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Certain bacteria may influence alopecia areata risk, but skin bacteria don't mediate gut-skin effects.
January 2020 in “Publications of the UdS (Saarland University)” This meta-analysis found an association between lower vitamin D levels and increased risk of Alopecia areata, though causation cannot be established due to the study designs.
86 citations
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January 2021 in “Gland Surgery” This review article found no concrete evidence supporting the existence of "silicone implant illness" as a new syndrome, despite the association of various symptoms with breast implants which are considered safe according to current evidence.
52 citations
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October 2016 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This review discusses various drugs that can cause drug-induced acne, noting specific clinical and histopathologic features, but reports no new clinical findings.
19 citations
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February 2007 in “International Clinical Psychopharmacology” This study provided the first published case reports of alopecia associated with the use of quetiapine.
6 citations
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September 2022 in “Vaccines” This study described cases of alopecia areata occurring after COVID-19 vaccination and highlights management using both topical and systemic therapies.
3 citations
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July 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Asthma may increase the risk of alopecia areata.
March 2026 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” People with androgenetic alopecia may have a higher genetic risk for cardiovascular diseases.
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February 1994 in “Drug Investigation” Sulfasalazine might cause hair loss, especially in women, and stopping it can reverse the hair loss.
January 2026 in “European Journal of Cancer Care” In this cross-sectional study, social support was found to improve empowerment and alopecia-related quality of life in breast cancer patients, with an indirect benefit on quality of life achieved through enhanced empowerment.
284 citations
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February 2008 in “Pediatrics” This review discusses the potential impact of endocrine-disrupting chemicals and body size on pubertal onset and progression, highlighting critical gaps and priorities for future research without presenting new clinical results.
63 citations
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March 1995 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Some drugs can cause hair loss, and stopping these drugs often leads to hair regrowth.
54 citations
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January 2012 in “Vitamins & Trace Elements” This study found significantly lower serum vitamin D concentrations in patients with alopecia areata compared to healthy controls, suggesting that vitamin D deficiency may be a risk factor for this autoimmune hair loss disease.
53 citations
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July 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study suggests that cigarette smoking is a significant risk factor for hidradenitis suppurativa in Polish patients, but other potential contributors like obesity and diabetes showed no strong associations.
44 citations
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June 2024 in “Regenerative Therapy” This review discusses adverse events potentially linked to platelet-rich plasma therapy, highlighting the need for more high-quality evidence to understand its safety profile and associated risks.
43 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This article reviews innovations in hair cosmetics, focusing on esthetic procedures and products in the Indian market, and reports no new experimental findings.
36 citations
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November 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review discusses the significant burden of disease and psychosocial implications associated with alopecia, highlighting its comorbidities and the impact on quality of life despite being viewed traditionally as an aesthetic concern, but reports no clinical results.
35 citations
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February 2023 in “Biomolecules” This review explores the role of Granzyme B in autoimmune skin diseases and highlights its potential as a therapeutic target due to its involvement in impaired barrier function and inflammation.
31 citations
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September 2015 in “BJUI” This study found that men aged 50 and older with clinical benign prostatic hyperplasia have a significantly higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome than those without the condition in the UK primary care population.