1 citations
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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.
3 citations
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April 2025 in “Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery” In this review, the authors examined the clinical presentations, differential diagnoses, and management strategies for feline immune-mediated skin diseases, focusing on conditions like pemphigus complex and cutaneous lupus erythematosus, highlighting that despite their rarity, these diseases can lead to severe systemic issues in cats.
1 citations
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April 2025 in “Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery” In this review, the authors discussed the clinical presentations and management of feline immune-mediated skin diseases such as erythema multiforme and Stevens-Johnson syndrome, noting that although these conditions are rare, they can severely affect cats' quality of life.
March 2026 in “Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine” In this study, compliance with UV protection recommendations was highest among vitiligo patients compared to those with other cutaneous immune-mediated inflammatory dermatoses, indicating a need for tailored education to improve compliance across all groups.
5 citations
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August 2024 in “Frontiers in Immunology” In this study, upadacitinib was reported as effective in rapidly treating psoriasiform eczema in five male patients and showed varying degrees of effectiveness on other immune-mediated comorbidities like alopecia areata, vitiligo, ulcerative colitis, and hidradenitis suppurativa.
December 2022 in “Medical lasers” This study reviews the mechanism and potential treatment roles of low-level laser therapy for immune-mediated skin diseases, reporting no new clinical results.
13 citations
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May 2023 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This research found that reduced expression of SIRT1 in human scalp tissue may contribute to alopecia areata development by inducing immune-inflammatory responses in hair follicle cells, suggesting that SIRT1 plays a regulatory role in hair follicle immunity.
July 2020 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This review suggests that excessive facial photoprotection could play a role in frontal fibrosing alopecia through a disturbance in immunological balance via the aryl hydrocarbon receptor-kynurenine pathway.
30 citations
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April 2007 in “Journal of Leukocyte Biology” This study found that anti-CD44 treatment inhibited leukocyte migration in alopecia areata and eczema, suggesting targeted therapies could enhance contact sensitizer treatment for alopecia areata.
4 citations
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August 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study reported an increased likelihood of hidradenitis suppurativa flares in patients who received mRNA COVID-19 vaccines compared to those who received non-mRNA vaccines, indicating a potential association that warrants further research in larger populations.
16 citations
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March 2017 in “Oncotarget” This study suggests that SOCS3 treatment may effectively inhibit alopecia areata by suppressing CD8+ T cell activity and IFN-γ production.
November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, researchers found that ex vivo and in vivo administration of the TYK2 inhibitor BMS-986202 prevented immune privilege collapse and promoted hair regrowth in models of alopecia areata, suggesting this approach may offer a new therapeutic avenue deserving of clinical investigation.
17 citations
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May 2019 in “BMJ Open” This review discusses the potential of drugs targeting the JAK/STAT pathway for dermatological diseases and outlines a protocol to assess existing evidence, reporting no new clinical results.
223 citations
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September 2018 in “Rheumatology” This review examines clinical data on the efficacy and safety of JAK inhibitors used for immune-mediated conditions beyond rheumatoid arthritis, highlighting their potential therapeutic roles in various inflammatory diseases.
29 citations
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May 2020 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” This review discusses the role of the immune niche in hair follicle regeneration and its impact on different forms of alopecia, highlighting research gaps and potential therapeutic strategies.
7 citations
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October 2019 in “Klinická onkologie” This review discusses the impact of oncological therapy on hair loss, highlighting that while most alopecia is reversible, it can be permanent depending on treatment type and factors.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review outlines recent advancements in understanding how micro-RNAs (miRNAs) influence hair regeneration, highlighting their role in stimulating hair growth and potential therapeutic approaches, while also addressing the challenges of clinical translation due to miRNAs' complex roles and delivery issues.
150 citations
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October 2010 in “The American Journal of Pathology” This review discusses the pathogenesis and challenges in treating primary cicatricial alopecia, highlighting the need to understand immune protection collapse in hair follicle stem cells; it reports no new clinical results.
110 citations
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December 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” This article reviews current understanding of alopecia areata, its genetic and immune factors, and discusses ongoing research and treatment development, without presenting new experimental results.
34 citations
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June 2020 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” In this study, researchers observed that follicular damage and stem cell loss in frontal fibrosing alopecia may be mediated by immune attacks at the bulge region, suggesting potential for JAK/STAT-targeting treatments to prevent progression.
27 citations
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” This article reviews various types of scarring alopecia, detailing their inflammatory characteristics, but presents no new clinical findings.
23 citations
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October 2018 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This review highlights that frontal fibrosing alopecia’s increasing incidence may involve immune, genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors, yet its pathogenesis remains complex and not fully understood.
10 citations
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March 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This correspondence critiques a previous report advocating finasteride for frontal fibrosing alopecia, arguing that the evidence on its safety and effectiveness is inconclusive, particularly due to methodological limitations.
6 citations
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January 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This article reviews frontal fibrosing alopecia, exploring its characteristics, demographics, and associated conditions, and calls for controlled trials due to an increase in worldwide cases; it reports no new findings.
2 citations
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July 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Copper may protect against alopecia areata, while certain inflammatory markers increase risk.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This review discusses current and emerging therapies for alopecia areata, highlighting unmet therapeutic needs and the psychosocial burden on patients but reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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January 2006 in “Elsevier eBooks” The conclusion is that different types of hair loss in dogs and cats can be cosmetic or serious, and affected animals should not be bred.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This report describes two unusual cases of frontal fibrosing alopecia in men, highlighting potential vaccine-related immune triggers and genetic factors, especially regarding the pronounced facial papular phenotype observed.
October 2020 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This review discusses the possible immune-mediated and environmental factors contributing to frontal fibrosing alopecia but reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing the need for standardized treatment evaluations.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Targeting immune pathways like JAK/STAT may help treat frontal fibrosing alopecia.