research Alopecia Areata: A Tissue-Specific Autoimmune Disease of the Hair Follicle
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss due to the immune system attacking hair follicles, often influenced by genetics and stress.
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research Thyroid Diseases and Skin Autoimmunity
Thyroid diseases may contribute to autoimmune skin diseases, and more research is needed on their relationship.
research Effect of Minoxidil Combined With Triamcinolone Acetonide on Alopecia Areata by Microneedle Injection
Minoxidil with triamcinolone acetonide is more effective for mild alopecia areata when injected with microneedles than when applied topically.
research Dermatology Resident Comfort Level Treating Hair Conditions Related to Patients with Skin of Color
Dermatology residents need better training to treat hair conditions in patients with skin of color.
research The Eye and the Skin in Endocrine Metabolic Diseases
Diabetes can lead to blindness and skin problems, and managing blood sugar and blood pressure is crucial to prevent these complications.
research Increased Serum Interleukin-17A Levels Correlate with Disease Severity and Poor Prognostic Factors in Patients with Alopecia Areata
Higher IL-17A levels indicate more severe alopecia areata.
research Alopecias: Practical Tips for the Management of Biopsies and Main Diagnostic Clues for General Pathologists and Dermatopathologists
The document concludes that understanding hair follicle histology and the hair cycle is crucial for diagnosing alopecia.
research Maintenance of Hair Follicle Immune Privilege Is Linked to Prevention of NK Cell Attack
Hair follicles prevent NK cell attacks to avoid hair loss.
research Oxidative Stress and Alopecia Areata
Oxidative stress may contribute to hair loss in alopecia areata and antioxidants could potentially help as a treatment.
research Alopecia
The document concludes that alopecia has significant social and psychological effects, leading to a market for hair loss treatments.
research Regulatory T Cells in Inflammatory Skin Disease: From Mice to Humans
Special immune cells called Regulatory T cells help control skin inflammation and repair in various skin diseases.
research Comparison of Prevalence of Periodontal Disease in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Healthy Controls
Women with PCOS may be more likely to have gum disease than healthy women.
research Targeting the Janus Kinase Family in Autoimmune Skin Diseases
Janus kinase inhibitors are promising treatments for autoimmune skin diseases like eczema and psoriasis.
research The Pathogenesis of Primary Cicatricial Alopecias
The document concludes that more research is needed to better understand and treat primary cicatricial alopecias, and suggests a possible reclassification based on molecular pathways.
research iNKT Cells Ameliorate Human Autoimmunity: Lessons from Alopecia Areata
iNKT cells can help prevent and treat alopecia areata by promoting hair regrowth.
research Automated Machine Learning Analysis of Patients With Chronic Skin Disease Using a Medical Smartphone App: Retrospective Study
Machine learning can predict symptoms and quality of life in chronic skin disease patients using smartphone app data, and shows that app use varies with patient characteristics.
research Psychological Stress Impact on Neurotrophic Factor Levels in Patients With Androgenetic Alopecia and Correlation With Disease Progression
Stress worsens hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
research Etiopathogenesis of Alopecia Areata
Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss, influenced by genetics, environment, and possibly improved by anti-MIF therapy, with many patients experiencing regrowth within a year.
research Evaluation of Vitamin D in Pediatric Alopecia Areata: A Case-Control Study of Thirty Patients in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Kids with alopecia areata had lower vitamin D levels than healthy kids.
research Cutaneous Involvement in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Review for the Rheumatologist
Skin problems are common in lupus patients and should be treated early to prevent worsening.
research High-Throughput T Cell Receptor Sequencing Identifies Clonally Expanded CD8+ T Cell Populations in Alopecia Areata
CD8+ T cells are involved in alopecia areata and may cause disease relapse.
research Neuroendocrine Perspectives in Alopecia Areata: Does Stress Play a Role?
Stress might contribute to hair loss in alopecia areata.
research Cutaneous Manifestations of Lupus Erythematosus
Lupus can cause different skin problems, and treatments like quitting smoking and using certain creams or medicines can help.
research The Association Between Interleukin-4 Gene Intron 3 VNTR Polymorphism and Alopecia Areata in Turkish Population
IL-4 gene variation may increase the risk of alopecia areata in Turkish people.
research The Role of Hair Follicle Immune Privilege Collapse in Alopecia Areata: Status and Perspectives
Alopecia areata may be treated by restoring hair follicle immune privilege and adjusting immune responses.
research Lymphocytes, Neuropeptides, And Genes Involved In Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease where T cells attack hair follicles.
research Topical Mechlorethamine Restores Autoimmune-Arrested Follicular Activity in Mice with an Alopecia Areata-Like Disease by Targeting Infiltrated Lymphocytes
Mechlorethamine treatment regrew hair in mice by killing immune cells causing hair loss without harming hair follicles.
research Alopecia Areata Is Associated With MICA and an Extended HLA Haplotype
Certain genes are linked to the risk of developing Alopecia Areata.
research Effect of COVID-19 on Hair Diseases Observed by Health Care Providers: Analysis of 513 Participants
COVID-19 diagnosis is linked to new or worsening hair diseases, with stress from the pandemic likely contributing.
research Alopecia Areata: An Update
The document concludes that alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease without a definitive cure, but treatments like corticosteroids are commonly used.