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October 2022 in “JCI insight” In this study, conditional deletion of BRD4 in OX40-expressing cells of mice led to alopecia, dermatitis, and loss of hair follicle stem cell function, revealing BRD4's role in skin inflammation and stem cell regulation.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review summarizes the role of G-protein-coupled receptors in wound healing and reports no new clinical results, highlighting their importance in signaling pathways and recent discoveries in their functions.
March 2026 in “Journal of Zhejiang University (Medical Sciences)” This study reported that in mice with rapamycin-induced thymic atrophy, Angelica sinensis promoted thymic cortical regeneration and functional recovery by activating the Wnt/CTNNB1/Foxn1 signaling pathway and improving inflammatory microenvironment, suggesting its potential benefit against immune aging.
October 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This study explores the potential of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) as a novel adjuvant therapy for eczema, positing that it may alleviate inflammation, enhance skin barrier function, and reduce recurrence.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that single-nucleus RNA sequencing identified more relevant keratinocyte clusters and specific markers than single-cell RNA sequencing, offering a new perspective on skin cell differentiation and function.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study suggests that allergens like linalool found in personal care products may contribute to the pathobiology of frontal fibrosing alopecia by affecting immune responses and stem cell function in hair follicles.
October 2022 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Aging skin is affected by inflammation, reduced stem cell function, and slower wound healing.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study suggests that mitochondrial dysfunction might contribute to the pathogenesis of Lichen planopilaris by triggering a metabolic shift that leads to chronic inflammation and hair follicle damage.
December 2014 in “TDX (Tesis Doctorals en Xarxa)” This study suggests that while cellular senescence impairs epidermal stem cells in aging, it also serves an essential role during embryonic development, highlighting its dual functional nature.
September 2025 in “Journal of Zhejiang University (Medical Sciences)” This review highlights how peripheral nerves play key roles in skin wound healing by modulating immune responses, regulating stem cell functions, and promoting vascularization, suggesting potential avenues for therapeutic strategies targeting neuroregulation.
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May 2007 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” This case report describes the characteristic clinicopathological features of trichodysplasia spinulosa in two boys with acute lymphocytic leukemia, highlighting its resolution as immune function normalizes.
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April 2023 in “Journal for Research in Applied Sciences and Biotechnology” This narrative discusses the critical roles of zinc in both biological processes and industrial applications but provides no new research findings.
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September 2025 in “Antioxidants” This review highlights that nano-antioxidants show promise as a treatment strategy for immune-mediated inflammatory diseases, like autoimmune and chronic inflammatory conditions, due to their improved stability and targeted delivery, but notes that further research is necessary to optimize their use and assess long-term safety.
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January 1982 in “International Journal of Immunopharmacology” Too much zinc can cause hair loss and weaken the immune system.
This review highlights that iron deficiency is a significant yet often overlooked contributor to the development of immune-mediated inflammatory skin diseases, suggesting that iron dysregulation may drive inflammation and metabolic imbalances in conditions like psoriasis and atopic dermatitis.
In this case study, a nine-year-old boy with alopecia universalis following severe chickenpox showed complete hair regrowth after treatment with tofacitinib, suggesting the drug's potential in managing varicella-zoster virus-induced alopecia by modulating immune responses.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Immune system changes may contribute to female pattern hair loss.
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January 2018 in “Nature Reviews Endocrinology” This review discusses the unique features of dermal white adipose tissue, its interaction with hair follicles, and its role in skin physiology, reporting no new experimental findings.
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March 2020 in “Immunology” This study reports that immunologically inert and skewed immune cell populations in developing human skin may contribute to wound healing and structural changes during skin development.
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January 2023 in “Annual Review of Immunology” This review discusses how immune mechanisms contribute to the regeneration and repair of epithelial tissues and highlights their potential role in both disease and therapeutic innovation; it reports no new clinical results.
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April 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the protective roles of skin-resident immune cells in maintaining tissue homeostasis and facilitating wound healing, but reports no new experimental findings.
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April 2014 in “Drug discovery today” This review discusses the mechanism of action of melatonin in various disorders and suggests its potential for designing new receptor ligands, but reports no new clinical findings.
53 citations
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September 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that cultured hair follicle dermal sheath cup cells exhibit immune privilege properties, partly through the expression of PD-L1, which impacts co-cultured immune cells' behavior.
26 citations
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July 1992 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this study, treating refractory alopecia universalis with low-dose cyclosporine A and prednisolone improved symptoms, with no recurring alopecia six months post-treatment and enhancements in immunologic function.
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January 2007 in “International journal of experimental pathology” This study observed that hairless HRS/J mice were resistant to Bacillus anthracis infection at the skin's surface, suggesting resistance may be due to increased dermal neutrophils rather than non-functional hair follicles.
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June 2024 in “Biofabrication” This study used digital-light-processing bioprinting to create a 3D skin-on-a-chip model with a miniaturized vascular network to closely study immune cell interactions similar to real human skin, demonstrating the potential to analyze immune-T cell trafficking influenced by skin signals.
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May 2023 in “Precision clinical medicine” This study analyzed gene expression data to identify key genes involved in severe forms of alopecia areata, discovering four immune monitoring genes (LGR5, SHISA2, HOXC13, S100A3) with potential for early diagnosis and better understanding of the disease's biological mechanisms.
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July 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that inhibiting EGFR and MEK in hair follicles may lead to a partial collapse of the immune privilege in the follicles and increased secretion of IL-33.
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February 2013 in “InTech eBooks” This article discusses research about Netherton syndrome, highlighting its contributions to understanding epidermal structure, immune responses, and processes like atopic dermatitis, but it reports no new clinical findings.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” This study found that disruptions in the skin microbiome, known as dysbiosis, play a significant role in various skin conditions, including atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, acne, rosacea, skin cancer, and impaired wound healing, by altering immune responses and barrier functions.