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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” The cause of Frontal fibrosing alopecia, a type of hair loss, is complex, likely involving immune responses and genetics, but is not fully understood.
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August 2023 in “Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews” Microneedles are promising for long-acting drug delivery and can improve patient compliance, but more data is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
[object Object] December 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” COVID-19 vaccines do not increase the risk of alopecia areata.
October 2024 in “Our Dermatology Online” Mitochondrial dysfunction links metabolic syndrome and inflammatory skin diseases, suggesting targeted therapies and lifestyle changes.
April 2024 in “Frontiers in microbiology” Certain gut bacteria may increase or decrease the risk of male pattern baldness.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” A 22-year-old man has alopecia areata, an autoimmune hair loss condition, with various treatments available.
October 2020 in “Authorea (Authorea)” Men and women react differently to opioids, with hormones potentially influencing these differences.
10 citations,
September 2022 in “Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences” Long COVID affects over half of COVID-19 survivors, causing a range of symptoms like fatigue and neurological issues, with no specific treatment yet.
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January 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” The complement system might be involved in the development of alopecia areata and could lead to new treatments.
9 citations,
May 2021 in “Immunological Reviews” Different types of fibroblasts play various roles in kidney repair and aging, and may affect chronic kidney disease outcomes.
8 citations,
October 2019 in “Immunological investigations” The AIRE gene variant rs2075876 is linked to a higher risk of alopecia areata in males.
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January 2009 in “Immunological investigations” A 3-year-old boy lost all his hair due to a rare reaction to phenobarbital, but it grew back after steroid treatment.
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January 1998 in “BioDrugs” Azathioprine's effectiveness and safety require careful monitoring and more research, especially regarding its use with corticosteroids and the role of TPMT status in patients.
109 citations,
December 1998 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Manipulating the catagen and telogen phases of hair growth could lead to treatments for hair disorders.
11 citations,
March 2020 in “Immunology” Human prenatal skin develops an immune network early on that helps with skin formation and healing without scarring.
1 citations,
July 2005 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Hair follicles could be used for targeted drug delivery, with liposomal systems showing promise for this method.
162 citations,
August 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair loss causes stress and affects mental health; treatment and support needed.
130 citations,
November 2017 in “Frontiers in Immunology” The conclusion is that Treg-targeted therapies have potential, but more knowledge of Treg biology is needed for effective treatments, including for cancer.
86 citations,
October 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology” The Foxn1 gene mutation causes hairlessness and immune system issues, and understanding it could lead to hair growth disorder treatments.
18 citations,
March 2004 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Lupus can cause hair loss and nail changes, with treatments available for both.
8 citations,
May 2004 in “Textile Research Journal” Scientists made antibodies to tell cashmere and wool apart, which could improve how we identify animal fibers.
4 citations,
December 2016 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” Using isotretinoin gel and minoxidil solution together effectively regrows hair in most people with patchy hair loss.
3 citations,
September 2019 in “Journal of Orthodontics” A boy's hair grew back after he stopped using orthodontic headgear that caused temporary hair loss.
2 citations,
January 2019 The document concludes that autoimmune skin disorders are treated with corticosteroids and immunosuppressive drugs.
1 citations,
January 2020 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Certain gene variations may increase the risk and severity of alopecia areata.
1 citations,
January 2001 in “Journal of Toxicology-cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Hair follicles could be used to deliver drugs effectively, with the right understanding and methods.
April 2024 in “Cell death and differentiation” Cell death shapes skin stem cell environments, affecting inflammation, repair, and cancer.
November 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Certain immune markers may predict chemotherapy response in mesothelioma, and nivolumab is a tolerable and effective treatment for advanced non-small cell lung cancer.
November 2015 in “International journal of science and research” Adult acne is mostly inflammatory, affects women more, and often scars, needing good treatment to prevent damage.
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