6 citations
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December 2015 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” This case report highlights that intradermal testing may be more effective than patch testing for diagnosing delayed hypersensitivity reactions to intralesional corticosteroids like triamcinolone acetonide.
23 citations
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January 2016 in “Frontiers in immunology” This review discusses the potential of combining low-dose IL-2 with islet antigens to enhance antigen-specific Treg function in type 1 diabetes, but reports no new clinical results.
21 citations
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August 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review highlights that malnutrition, including deficiencies in proteins and micronutrients, may exacerbate allergic conditions like dermatitis and asthma by promoting inflammation, while adequate micronutrient intake supports regulatory immune responses.
This study, conducted in Indramayu, Indonesia, reported that iron supplementation significantly increased hemoglobin levels in infants, while zinc supplementation reduced persistent diarrhea risk but increased susceptibility to runny nose and measles; complex interactions with diet warrant further investigation.
6 citations
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November 2018 in “American journal of transplantation” This study reported that using UVB preirradiation and anti-CD154 antibody treatment in a humanized mouse model prolonged hair follicle allograft survival and reduced immune cell infiltration without needing generalized immunosuppression.
April 2023 in “Authorea (Authorea)” This case report describes the presentation of a 32-year-old Iranian immunocompetent female diagnosed with Merkel Cell Carcinoma, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and management to mitigate complications.
6 citations
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March 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Follicular dystrophy in immunocompromised patients may be linked to medication or viral factors and can improve with treatment changes.
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.
8 citations
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November 2017 in “Current problems in dermatology” This review discusses the cutaneous side effects of targeted anticancer therapies, such as rashes and hair changes, but presents no new clinical results.
27 citations
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March 2006 in “Dermatologic surgery” This review discusses the widespread acceptance of micropigmentation for cosmetic purposes and its various medical applications, but reports no new clinical findings.
7 citations
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February 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study reports cases of alopecia areata developing after SARS-CoV-2 infection and mRNA COVID-19 vaccination, highlighting possible genetic susceptibility and immune response factors involved in onset or recurrence.
January 2016 in “Vojnosanitetski Pregled” Some treatments for inflammatory bowel disease can cause skin problems like rashes and melanoma.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” In this study, wounds treated with a combination of 0.02% Decamethoxine and Blastomunil showed enhanced healing and epithelization by the 14th day, leveraging the immunomodulatory and antimicrobial properties of the agents.
18 citations
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September 2022 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology” This review discusses the immune system's role in skin repair and regeneration, highlighting how biomaterials could potentially enhance fully functional skin regeneration through immunomodulatory mechanisms, but reports no new results.
2 citations
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September 2025 in “Microorganisms” In this review, the authors explore the complex interplay between COVID-19 and autoimmune skin diseases, finding that SARS-CoV-2 may trigger or worsen these conditions, with increased risks following infection and vaccination, particularly with mRNA vaccines.
In this study, patient-reported flare symptoms after COVID-19 vaccination in individuals with systemic lupus erythematosus were generally mild, with 17% experiencing flares mostly characterized by joint pain and fatigue; vaccine type did not affect flare incidence.
December 2025 in “Asthma Allergy Immunology” This study found that among pediatric patients with inborn errors of immunity, severe COVID-19 was linked to chronic lung disease, hypogammaglobulinemia, and musculoskeletal abnormalities, with chronic pulmonary illness being a major risk factor, while long-term effects included fatigue, hair loss, and red eye.
This research highlighted varying findings on the use of daily emollients for preventing atopic dermatitis in infants, with one study noting a reduction in incidence, while another found no preventive effect.
53 citations
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May 2001 in “The American journal of the medical sciences” This article reviews common skin eruptions in chemotherapy patients and discusses how recognizing these patterns can help avoid unnecessary changes to cancer treatment; it reports no new clinical results.
33 citations
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June 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study reports that a patient with subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus experienced disease exacerbation after the first dose of the BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, but tolerated the second dose without adverse reactions.
8 citations
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January 2017 in “Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology” This study found that pimecrolimus enhances melanin synthesis and promotes melanocyte migration, possibly by increasing MITF protein expression, which may explain its effectiveness in repigmenting vitiligo.
July 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that various hypersensitivity diseases in horses can be diagnosed and treated with methods like immunotherapy and medication, and early aggressive treatment is crucial for severe diseases like equine cutaneous pythiosis.
This study reported that Sintilimab combined with chemotherapy may improve outcomes in advanced NSCLC patients but carries a higher risk of certain side effects, including hypothyroidism.
1 citations
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August 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study reports that a novel gain-of-function mutation in TMEM173, combined with polymorphisms in TMEM173 and IFIH1, results in a distinct clinical phenotype with features of SAVI, including alopecia and photosensitivity.
12 citations
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October 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This meeting report provides an overview of recent evidence on vitiligo treatments, indicating a lack of standardized outcome measures and emphasizing the need for more consistent clinical trials.
105 citations
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September 1995 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses the use of recombinant cytokines as therapeutic agents in clinical settings and describes the range of cutaneous complications associated with their use, including both minor and severe skin reactions.
July 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study identified 21 candidate genes linked to immunoglobulin levels in colostrum and serum of dairy cattle, suggesting potential for genetic selection to enhance immunity.
4 citations
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April 2004 in “Medical veritas” This journal serves as a platform for diverse perspectives on vaccine-related issues, but the abstract itself reports no new scientific findings.
3 citations
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May 2022 in “JAAD case reports” This report describes a case where an elderly woman developed alopecia areata shortly after receiving the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, which was effectively treated with topical tacrolimus and minoxidil.
August 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this retrospective study of patients with advanced Merkel cell carcinoma responding to immunotherapy, those treated for 18 months or longer showed better progression-free outcomes compared to shorter treatment durations, indicating potential benefits of extended therapy duration.