35 citations,
December 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Mast cells likely promote skin scarring and fibrosis, but their exact role is still unclear.
18 citations,
October 2020 in “Radiation Research” Some drugs may help treat both COVID-19 and radiation injury.
15 citations,
April 2022 in “Immunology” Men and women get COVID-19 at similar rates, but men tend to get sicker and have a higher risk of dying, while women usually have stronger immune responses and vaccine reactions.
1 citations,
December 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” New treatments and strategies are needed for Alopecia Areata, focusing on immune response and better trial designs.
November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Skin cells and certain hair follicle areas produce hemoglobin, which may help protect against oxidative stress like UV damage.
September 2023 in “Current opinion in microbiology” Certain fungi protect skin health, but changes can allow harmful fungi to cause serious infections, needing more research for treatment and control.
January 2023 in “Karger Kompass. Dermatologie” Scientists are still unsure what triggers the immune system to attack hair follicles in Alopecia areata.
21 citations,
December 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” T-cells in alopecia areata scalp show abnormal regulation, leading to less inflammation.
12 citations,
June 2020 in “Lupus” Early treatment with the right dose of stem cells can reduce lupus symptoms.
7 citations,
May 2020 in “Trends in molecular medicine” The document concludes that the immune-inhibitory environment of the hair follicle may prevent melanoma development.
December 2020 in “Rossijskij žurnal kožnyh i veneričeskih boleznej” People with severe alopecia areata often have lower vitamin D levels and may have other autoimmune or allergic conditions.
15 citations,
December 2018 in “International journal of environmental research and public health/International journal of environmental research and public health” EGCG may help treat alopecia areata by blocking certain immune responses and reducing specific harmful immune cells.
6 citations,
November 2022 in “Journal of autoimmunity” JAK inhibitors like tofacitinib may effectively treat Alopecia Areata.
90 citations,
April 2013 in “Dermatology online journal” Different treatments for Hidradenitis suppurativa range from antibiotics and hormonal therapies to surgery, depending on severity.
August 2022 in “Precision Clinical Medicine” JAM-A helps hair regrowth in alopecia areata by protecting VCAN in skin cells.
January 2011 in “Humana Press eBooks” The document discussed hair loss causes and treatments but didn't give a final summary.
293 citations,
November 2005 in “Trends in Immunology” Stress can worsen skin conditions and stop hair growth by affecting the body's stress response system.
54 citations,
September 2012 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Vitamin A affects hair loss and immune response in alopecia areata.
40 citations,
October 2012 in “Dermatologic clinics” More research is needed to understand the genetic causes of Alopecia areata to develop better treatments.
14 citations,
January 2015 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Corticosteroid pulse therapy is more effective for severe alopecia areata than combination therapy.
8 citations,
October 2021 in “Microbiology spectrum” Researchers identified five new potential targets for leishmaniasis treatment, suggesting repurposing existing drugs could be effective.
3 citations,
April 2022 in “Biomolecules” Higher miR-34a levels and the A variant of the MIR-34A gene are linked to increased risk and severity of alopecia areata.
2 citations,
January 2014 in “Journal of clinical and investigative dermatology” Some drugs used to treat immune conditions may cause different types of hair loss.
1 citations,
January 2015 in “International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine” Cyclosporine-A can cause excessive hair growth, which usually stops after discontinuing the drug.
February 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” Microneedles with extracellular vesicles show promise for treating various conditions with targeted delivery.
December 2023 in “Plants” Fissistigma oldhamii has compounds that help with pain, inflammation, and other health issues.
August 2023 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Experts recommend personalized treatment plans for best outcomes in managing Alopecia Areata.
July 2022 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” The document concludes that different types of permanent hair loss conditions are related and early treatment is key to preventing further damage.
April 2021 in “European medical journal” A COVID-19 patient had severe and long-lasting skin issues and unusual hair loss.
March 2020 in “Clinical research in dermatology” Two unusual cases showed that Lichen Planopilaris can look like other skin conditions and need early treatment to protect hair.