May 2023 in “Frontiers in veterinary science” A young tapir with a rare skin condition improved after treatment with wound cleaning, cream, and oral medication.
86 citations,
June 2018 in “Cochrane library” Mycophenolate mofetil may improve lupus nephritis remission more than cyclophosphamide but with uncertain safety.
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April 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Trichohyalin-like proteins are essential for the development of skin structures like hair, nails, and feathers.
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January 2015 in “Clinical and Translational Allergy” Humans and pets share similar allergy mechanisms, and studying pet allergies can help treat both human and animal allergies.
6 citations,
February 2021 in “Frontiers in Neurology” Cyclosporine-A can cause serious blood clots in the brain, so patients need careful monitoring.
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October 2021 in “Brain Sciences” Long-term use of Risperidone may be linked to a serious skin condition in bipolar patients, affecting their overall well-being.
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July 2014 in “Respirology Case Reports” A woman with Castleman's disease died from respiratory failure due to bronchiolitis obliterans.
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December 2020 in “Case reports in dermatological medicine” A patient with pemphigus vulgaris improved significantly after treatment for an additional viral skin infection.
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January 2012 in “Mediators of inflammation” Nonantibiotic macrolides show promise for treating various inflammatory skin conditions.
October 2021 in “Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine” The dog died from myxedema coma linked to severe atherosclerosis and thyroid issues.
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October 2019 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” The review suggests that other immune cells besides CD8+ T cells may contribute to alopecia areata and that targeting regulatory cell defects could improve treatment.
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May 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss in lupus patients indicates higher disease activity.
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December 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” Targeted cytokine treatments may help with alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
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December 2022 in “Nature Reviews Endocrinology” Sex hormones' effects on COVID-19 are unclear and more research is needed to understand their potential as treatment.
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October 2022 in “Cureus” Older, obese people with many COVID-19 symptoms are more likely to suffer from severe long-term COVID-19 effects.
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July 2023 in “Biomolecules” B2m-free HLA variants may be a new class of HLA important in immune responses and diseases.
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June 2023 in “Medicines” Some antiseizure medications can cause reversible hair loss, with valproate, lamotrigine, and carbamazepine being the most common.
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October 2022 in “Veterinary pathology” Some canine hair follicle tumors contain amyloid deposits, with a protein called CK5 involved in their formation.
February 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Type 3 Innate Lymphoid Cells help maintain skin health and balance, and are involved in skin diseases and healing.
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April 1998 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hair follicles help skin immune recovery after UVB exposure.
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December 2021 in “Frontiers in Immunology” IL-1 family cytokines are crucial for skin defense and healing, but their imbalance can cause skin diseases.
15 citations,
January 2022 in “Immune Network/Immune network” New targeted immunotherapies are improving treatment for inflammatory skin diseases.
7 citations,
May 2022 in “Skin health and disease” Certain types of rashes in COVID-19 patients may indicate more severe illness and higher risk of death.
6 citations,
January 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Mast cells and CD8 T cells interact closely in skin diseases, affecting each other's behavior and contributing to conditions like psoriasis and eczema.
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January 2023 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” Biologics, especially Dupilumab, are effective and safe for treating severe childhood eczema.
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October 2022 in “Current Allergy and Asthma Reports” Biologic therapies can cause various adverse events, but allergy/immunology clinicians can manage them.
1 citations,
February 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Melatonin, the sleep hormone, can help treat skin conditions like dermatitis, hyperpigmentation, and scalp disorders, and may also aid in skin aging prevention and regeneration. However, it's not recommended for asthma due to its pro-inflammatory effect.
1 citations,
November 2022 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Many hospitalized children with COVID-19 had skin, mouth, or nail changes, with skin rashes being common.
February 2023 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Optical imaging and light therapy show promise for diagnosing and treating liver injury caused by surgery.
April 2018 in “Veterinary Pathology” Tigers had a skin condition causing hair loss and inflammation, but the cause is unknown and treatment didn't work.