January 2023 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” This study found that human embryonic stem cell-derived mesenchymal stem cells promote hair growth and enhance the transition from the telogen phase to the anagen phase in mice, especially under hypoxic conditions.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, the novel isoprenylcysteine analog SIG-1451 was shown to inhibit pro-inflammatory cytokine release in various cell-based assays relevant to allergic dermatitis, acting on targets such as IL-4 and IL-6 with potential anti-inflammatory benefits.
August 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” In this case report, researchers documented a 71-year-old woman with both alopecia areata and bullous pemphigoid who showed significant improvement using dupilumab after other treatments failed, highlighting its potential for autoimmune diseases with overlapping inflammatory mechanisms.
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.
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.
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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.
This study reported a significant upregulation of VEGF, which may help explain the beneficial effects of Ro on wound healing and hair loss, although further in-vitro and in-vivo studies are needed to better understand its molecular mechanisms and potential applications for skin disorders.
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August 2015 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” This study identified a distinct cytokine activation signature in alopecia areata, involving TH2, TH1, IL-23, and IL-9/TH9 pathways, suggesting potential targeting strategies similar to those in psoriasis and atopic dermatitis.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” IL-17 inhibitors are more effective than methotrexate in preventing psoriatic arthritis in psoriasis patients.
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November 2017 in “PubMed” This pilot study found a correlation between individual genetic inflammation profiles and the effectiveness of PRP treatment for hair regeneration, with differences observed between male and female responses.
December 2025 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” This study found that the Bioengineered Exosomal Hair Growth Factors Complex (BEHC™) enhanced human follicle dermal papilla cell proliferation and reduced inflammatory markers in vitro, while significantly decreasing hair shedding and increasing hair density among participants with androgenetic alopecia in an open-label clinical study.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” IL-27 may help prevent hair loss in alopecia areata by promoting immunosuppressive T cells.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that dimethyl fumarate improved delayed wound healing in Il36rn-/- mice by reducing neutrophil extracellular trap formation and oxidative stress.
This study observed that mice treated with mrIL-36α showed differences in wound-induced hair neogenesis compared to those treated with PBS, indicating a potential role of mrIL-36α in hair growth after skin injury.
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August 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ASLAN004 was safe and well-tolerated, supporting further development for treating certain diseases.
This study found that patients with psoriasis had a significantly higher prevalence of autoimmune diseases and other comorbidities compared to individuals without psoriasis.
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January 2024 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” This study suggests a potential role for S100A7 and IL-17 in the pathogenesis of lichen planopilaris.
July 2016 in “Cancer Research” This study developed a topical botanical lotion for managing chemotherapy-induced hair loss in cancer patients, reporting that it improved hair recovery times by 5-16 weeks, reduced inflammation, and enhanced scalp collagen levels with no observed side effects.
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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.
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October 2021 in “Biomedical Research and Therapy” This meta-analysis found that alopecia areata patients had significantly higher serum levels of IL-6 and TNF-α compared to healthy subjects, indicating a potential role of these cytokines in the condition's pathogenesis.
March 2026 in “Molecular and Cellular Biomedical Sciences” This study found that exosomes derived from hypoxia-conditioned mesenchymal stem cells modulated inflammatory biomarkers by decreasing CXCL12 and increasing IL-10 expression in a DHT-induced androgenic alopecia mouse model, indicating potential for treating hair loss through immunoregulation.
June 2026 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” This review synthesizes cases of biopsy-confirmed alopecia areata occurring in patients using IL-17 or IL-23 inhibitors, suggesting the need for increased awareness and further investigation into this rare adverse event.
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November 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study reported that IL-6/STAT3 signaling influences p63 isoform expression in keratinocytes and is involved in wound-induced hair follicle neogenesis, highlighting the interplay between immune and developmental pathways.
December 2025 in “Skin Health and Disease” This case report details the development of a psoriasiform rash and inflammatory alopecia in a 29-year-old man with severe atopic dermatitis following dupilumab treatment. The authors observed hair regrowth and eczema control after discontinuing dupilumab and beginning treatment with abrocitinib.
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March 2014 in “Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea” This study suggests that ethanol extracts from ten selected Korean herb medicines reduced inflammatory markers in a cell model and did not cause skin irritation in human testing, indicating potential cosmetic use for irritation prevention.
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January 2023 in “Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research” This study found that combining Panax notoginseng saponins with bone mesenchymal stem cells significantly enhanced diabetic cutaneous ulcer healing in rats by reducing inflammation and promoting new epidermis formation through specific molecular pathways.
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August 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This meta-analysis suggests that stem cell therapy may reduce burn wound area and improve healing-related factors in preclinical models, indicating potential for future clinical studies on burn treatment.
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December 2013 in “Journal of Dermatology” This study found that UV-B exposure significantly increased the expression of inflammatory cytokines IL-1β and IL-8 in cultured sebocytes.
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April 2011 in “Recent Patents on Inflammation & Allergy Drug Discovery” This review discusses treatment approaches for alopecia areata, including promising novel therapies, and reports no new clinical results.
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March 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that serum MIF levels were significantly higher in patients with extensive alopecia areata compared to those with mild alopecia areata and healthy individuals.