7 citations
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September 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This study found that recombinant murine IL-36α increased the number of regenerated hair follicles and accelerated wound healing in a mouse model of wound-induced hair follicle neogenesis.
December 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that IL-4 VNTR intron 3 and TNF-α (rs1799964) gene polymorphisms do not have a significant association with alopecia areata susceptibility in the Egyptian population.
32 citations
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October 2023 in “Biomedicines” This study found that chronic low-grade inflammation exists independently of excess weight or obesity in women with PCOS, with notable increases in specific cytokines such as IL-9, MCP-3, and MIP-1α.
16 citations
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September 2020 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This review explores the role of neutrophil recruitment in the inflammation seen in hidradenitis suppurativa and emphasizes potential therapeutic targets within these pathways, but it reports no new clinical results.
8 citations
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November 2019 in “Clinical Science” This study found that higher levels of DHA from omega-3 fatty acids delayed inflammation resolution and impaired wound healing quality in both transgenic mice and wild-type mice supplemented with DHA.
May 2026 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” In a mouse model, this study found that exposure to PM2.5 leads to significant postpartum hair loss, apparent via morphological changes and elevated markers of inflammation, apoptosis, and fibrosis, potentially exacerbated by changes in hormone receptors and stem cell populations.
14 citations
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June 2013 in “Joint Bone Spine” This review discusses current anti-inflammatory treatment options for calcium pyrophosphate crystal deposition disease (CPPD) and highlights the lack of crystal-targeted therapies, emphasizing the need for more research to guide treatment.
6 citations
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July 2013 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” This study found that topical ginsenoside Rg1 may protect skin from UVB-induced damage in mice by reducing pathological changes and modulating cytokine mRNA expression associated with inflammation and immune response.
February 2015 in “American journal of medical and biological research” This study found that molecular differences in paracrine factors between balding and non-balding hair follicles may enhance understanding of androgen action in hair disorders and potentially inform better treatments.
March 2026 in “Biomedicines” This review synthesizes current evidence on therapies for dissecting cellulitis of the scalp, noting that biologics show promise for treatment-resistant cases, though systemic retinoids remain the first-line therapy.
July 2024 in “Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics” In this case-control study, the researchers found no significant association between IL-4 VNTR intron 3 and TNF-α (rs1799964) gene polymorphisms and alopecia areata susceptibility among the Egyptian population.
49 citations
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October 2017 in “Nutrients” This study observed that the ethyl acetate extract of Equisetum debile showed high activity against 5α-reductase and lipid peroxidation with no cytotoxicity on dermal papilla cells.
30 citations
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August 1993 in “PubMed” This study found that IL-1 alpha inhibits the growth of cultured human hair follicles and hair fibers, suggesting a potential role in inflammatory hair loss conditions like alopecia areata.
7 citations
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January 2018 in “Medicinski arhiv” In this study, a herbal extract mixture significantly reduced IL-1α gene expression in HaCaT cells, suggesting it may aid in the treatment of nonscarring alopecia.
32 citations
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December 2019 in “The Journal of clinical investigation/The journal of clinical investigation” This study found that EGFR and MEK inhibitors may induce acneiform skin toxicities by interacting with the skin bacterium Cutibacterium acnes to increase IL-36γ and IL-8 production in keratinocytes.
1 citations
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July 2012 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” This study found that patients with alopecia areata had significantly higher serum levels of IL-1α compared to healthy controls, with no significant difference observed in IL-1β levels.
86 citations
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April 2016 in “Nature Communications” This study suggests that Notch1 acts as a key signal in skin epithelium, promoting immune cell recruitment and aiding in normal skin repair after damage.
2 citations
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February 2018 in “InTech eBooks” This article discusses adverse immune-mediated skin reactions associated with TNF-alpha inhibitors, highlighting paradoxical reactions such as psoriasis that occur despite being treated with medications intended to alleviate the condition.
August 2025 in “DS Reviews of Research in Life Sciences” In this study, women with polycystic ovary syndrome showed significantly higher levels of DHEA, IL-6, and TNF-α compared to healthy controls, indicating a possible link between these biomarkers and PCOS.
This study found that interleukin-1α and interleukin-7 secreted by keratinocytes enhance the proliferation of γδT-cells and epidermal stem cells, revealing mechanisms of stem cell activation during wound healing in mice.
23 citations
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December 2021 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review discusses the significance of IL-1 family cytokines in skin inflammation and pathology, emphasizing their interactions with microbes and potential therapeutic applications, but reports no new clinical results.
February 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This study reviews current evidence on the role of ILC3s in the skin, highlighting their potential involvement in responding to microbiome changes such as those associated with acne and suggesting gaps in understanding their mechanisms.
39 citations
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September 2013 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review summarizes causes and treatments of androgenetic alopecia with a focus on herbs as potential alternatives, but reports no new results and suggests more research is needed to validate these options.
16 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” In this study, minoxidil significantly downregulated interleukin-1 alpha expression in human keratinocyte cells, suggesting an anti-inflammatory effect that may be a mechanism of action in treating alopecia.
16 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that fig leaf extract significantly downregulated inflammatory and androgenic gene expression in vitro, suggesting potential topical benefits for certain skin disorders.
10 citations
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November 2024 in “Cureus” This systematic review identified several factors contributing to increased cardiovascular risk in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, including insulin resistance, obesity, inflammation markers, and microbiota alterations linked to elevated trimethylamine-N-oxide levels.
7 citations
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February 2023 in “Inflammation and Regeneration” This study found that IL-1α promotes hair follicle regeneration and stem cell activation in an age-dependent manner by modulating inflammatory cells and oxidative stress in mice.
39 citations
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January 2015 in “International journal for parasitology/International Journal for Parasitology” This study found that Schistosoma mansoni cercariae stimulate epidermal keratinocytes in mice, initiating pro-inflammatory responses and barrier repair mechanisms akin to those in wound healing.
185 citations
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August 2020 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” This review discusses biological sex differences in COVID-19 outcomes and reports no new clinical results; it identifies a need for studies to clarify how sex influences disease progression.
78 citations
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June 2021 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This study highlights the evolving understanding of acne's pathophysiology and suggests that targeting pro-inflammatory cytokines such as IL-1β, IL-17, IL-23, and TNFα with biological antibodies may offer new treatment strategies for severe acne and its scars.