May 2026 in “JID Innovations” This study found a significant overlap between gene expression signatures of alopecia areata and certain chronic inflammatory skin disorders, suggesting shared biological processes may drive their co-occurrence and providing a foundation for future research into distinct comorbid subtypes.
April 2026 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation” This review discusses recent advancements in nanotechnology for treating hypertrophic scarring and atopic dermatitis, highlighting the potential of nanotherapeutic platforms in enhancing therapeutic effects by modulating the skin's microenvironment.
January 2026 in “IECCMEXICO” This review highlights how chronic inflammatory skin disorders like psoriasis and atopic dermatitis may be better understood as manifestations of systemic immune dysregulation rather than just skin issues, suggesting that recognizing these conditions as markers of broader immune imbalance can improve diagnosis and medical education.
May 2025 in “Clinical and Translational Allergy” This qualitative review reports a high socioeconomic impact of atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata, emphasizing significant quality of life reductions and increased costs, but highlights a lack of comprehensive data from many regions worldwide, underscoring the need for global studies with standardized methodologies.
June 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated a hydrogel containing extracts from azadirachta indica and tridax procumbens for treating seborrheic dermatitis, finding it passed various tests, including skin irritation and stability, suggesting potential future applications in herbal formulations.
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June 2023 in “Cells” This review summarizes recent findings on how the dysregulated PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway contributes to immune-mediated inflammatory skin disorders and discusses the potential of natural products, synthetic compounds, and biologic agents in their treatment. However, it emphasizes the need for further research to develop effective therapies.
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March 2023 in “Biomolecules” This study reviewed the use of dupilumab, beyond its approved indications for atopic dermatitis and prurigo nodularis, and found effective treatment reports for various chronic inflammatory skin diseases such as bullous autoimmune diseases, eczema, and alopecia areata, highlighting its broad potential in dermatology.
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July 2017 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Two elderly men developed scalp inflammation after using a gel for skin lesions, which healed with treatment except for some permanent hair loss.
November 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This review discusses the disparities in approved treatments and evidence-based guidelines for various chronic skin diseases, highlighting greater unmet medical needs in conditions like hidradenitis suppurativa, alopecia areata, and vitiligo compared to psoriasis and atopic dermatitis.
January 2024 in “Medicinska istrazivanja” This case report describes erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp in a 55-year-old woman, which improved rapidly with oral antibiotics and topical corticosteroids but resulted in permanent scarring alopecia, emphasizing the need for prompt diagnosis and treatment to minimize scarring.
January 2023 in “Our Dermatology Online” An old recipe called "Champigny Saumure" might help treat a rare scalp condition.
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January 2022 in “Nutrients” This review explores the potential impact of nutrition on immune-mediated inflammatory skin diseases and evaluates whether dietary changes could help in treatment planning, but it presents no new clinical outcomes.
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April 2009 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This article reviews nail involvement in various skin diseases, such as psoriasis and lichen planus, and highlights characteristic changes but reports no new clinical findings.
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.
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March 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that type 2 immunity may play a role in the development of alopecia areata in patients with extrinsic atopic dermatitis, indicating different immunological states compared to non-atopic patients.
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February 2019 in “International immunology” This review examines the role of regulatory T cells in skin immune disorders, highlighting their unique functions in conditions like scleroderma, alopecia areata, and psoriasis, without reporting new clinical results.
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January 2017 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” This review examines the use of monoaminergic antidepressants for inflammatory skin disorders and reports they may reduce dermatological symptoms, suggesting a potential role beyond treating psychiatric conditions.
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January 2022 in “Immune Network/Immune network” This review summarizes the pathophysiology and immune mechanisms of inflammatory skin diseases like psoriasis and atopic dermatitis, highlighting the therapeutic potential of targeted immunotherapies, but reports no new clinical results.
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November 2023 in “Pediatric Transplantation” This study reported that among five children and adolescents who developed new-onset atopic dermatitis after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, topical therapy and skin care improved their skin condition and atopic dermatitis severity scores, potentially reducing the need for excessive immunosuppressive therapy.
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July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this open-label trial, Tofacitinib was well tolerated and improved IFN and cytokine scores, as well as overall skin pathology, in individuals with Down syndrome and immune skin conditions.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” OR101 may effectively treat atopic dermatitis and similar skin conditions.
August 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, researchers found that skin diseases like atopic dermatitis, acne, and psoriasis are associated with increased odds of alcohol use disorder, with psychiatric conditions such as anxiety and depression partially mediating this relationship, accounting for up to 80% of the risk.
August 2023 in “Journal of Knowledge Learning and Science Technology ISSN 2959-6386 (online)” This review discusses the use of single-cell RNA sequencing and spatial transcriptomics to enhance understanding of the pathogenesis and targeted therapies for chronic inflammatory skin conditions, highlighting technology advancements and the need for cost reduction and standardization.
January 2022 in “Biocell” This review outlines the potential of mesenchymal stem cells and their derivatives as emerging therapies for atopic dermatitis, but reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight the need for further investigation.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that CD1a-restricted CD4+ T cells responsive to lysyl-phosphatidylglycerol were more frequent in the blood of atopic dermatitis patients, suggesting a potential role in the disease's Th2-mediated pathology.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study reviews advances in targeted therapies for moderate-severe dermatological conditions like plaque psoriasis and atopic dermatitis, reporting on newly approved treatments and highlighting the need for further innovations in managing rare inflammatory skin diseases through emerging laboratory techniques and trials.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review highlights the role of the brain–gut–skin axis in systemic inflammatory skin conditions, revealing potential interventions like microbiome-directed treatments and integrative therapies, though emphasizes the need for more robust clinical validation.
April 2023 in “Jurnal Sain Veteriner” This case report describes a Persian cat with Acute Moist Dermatitis triggered by ectoparasite infestation and complicated by systemic infection, which required intensive treatment including antiparasitics and antibiotics.
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March 2022 in “Journal of Personalized Medicine” Personalized medicine is important for treating skin disorders, with new treatments and connections to hormones and genetics being explored.
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March 2026 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This article reviews seborrheic scalp dermatitis management in Italy, outlining expert recommendations on diagnosis and treatment, but reports no new clinical results.