December 2025 in “Biology Bulletin” In this study, researchers examined the skin of Baikal seals, identifying two main skin pathologies potentially linked to global warming and an unknown viral pathogen, suggesting immune inflammatory processes associated with environmental changes may be affecting these seals.
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May 1984 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, the authors observed that cell-mediated immune mechanisms may be involved in the pathogenesis of benign follicular mucinosis, based on the cellular and immunological characteristics of two patient cases.
This review discusses the immune-mediated mechanism behind alopecia areata, highlighting similarities between the condition in humans and animals, and reports no new clinical results.
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January 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that targeting IL-17 signaling in aged skin reduces inflammation and delays age-related traits, suggesting a potential strategy to prevent age-associated skin ailments.
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January 2017 in “Dermatology Online Journal” This case report describes a patient with psoriasis who developed alopecia with unique histological features after anti-TNF therapy, suggesting that such effects may require considering treatment suspension for severe cases.
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September 2022 in “Biomolecules” This study found that specific gene upregulations and mutations in hidradenitis suppurativa skin support the role of inflammation, altered epithelial differentiation, and metabolism dysregulation in the disease's pathogenesis.
December 2024 in “Quality in Sport” This review found that modifying diet and lifestyle can significantly influence the progression and management of autoimmune diseases by reducing inflammation, supporting immune regulation, and addressing comorbidities, with potential benefits from anti-inflammatory diets, probiotics, and personalized approaches.
October 2022 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Aging skin is affected by inflammation, reduced stem cell function, and slower wound healing.
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August 1975 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” In this study, the researchers observed that male pattern alopecia is characterized by miniature follicles, enlarged sebaceous glands, and an increased number of mast cells, without significant abnormalities in enzyme activity.
June 2014 in “Basic & Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology” This study found that alkaloids isolated from Cucumis metuliferus fruit pulp demonstrated antiviral activity against IBDV in chicken embryo fibroblast cells and NDV in 10-day-old embryonated chicken eggs, while being non-cytotoxic.
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July 2025 in “Nature Communications” In this study using mice, researchers found that the Piezo1 channel regulates metabolic changes and immune cell infiltration during skin growth under tension, with altered expression of glycolysis-related genes and increased macrophage activity observed in stretched skin.
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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.
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July 2013 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” This study found that topical ginsenoside Rg1 may protect skin from UVB-induced damage in mice by reducing pathological changes and modulating cytokine mRNA expression associated with inflammation and immune response.
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December 2018 in “Cytokine” This review discusses the involvement of type I interferons in skin autoimmune and inflammatory diseases but reports no new clinical results.
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October 2011 in “Pathology Research International” This article reviews potential factors influencing Behçet's disease, like increased neutrophil functions, immunological changes, stress, and hormonal alterations, but it presents no new clinical results.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” In this review, researchers detail how immunosenescence and chronic neuroinflammation contribute to Parkinson's disease progression, exploring potential therapeutic strategies targeting this axis, such as senolytic agents and immune rejuvenation, while highlighting associated challenges and future research needs.
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January 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A man with both skin lesions and lung cancer improved quickly with chemotherapy, suggesting the skin condition might be a reaction to immune system injury.
August 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy” In this review, researchers outline the characteristics of scalp rosacea, an underrecognized inflammatory dermatosis, describing its multifactorial pathogenesis, diagnostic features, and management strategies, noting its clinical similarities with facial rosacea and the absence of standardized diagnostic criteria or therapeutic guidelines.
March 2026 in “Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B Applied Biomaterials” This study found that a chitosan, chondroitin sulfate, and hyaluronic acid scaffold improved wound healing in rats by promoting immune-stromal interactions, reducing inflammation, and supporting tissue regeneration with ~91% wound closure by day 17 compared to ~63% in controls.
August 2023 in “Physician's journal of medicine” This review provides a detailed overview of Hashimoto thyroiditis, discussing its epidemiology, risk factors, genetic and environmental contributors, clinical presentations, diagnostic methods, and treatment options, emphasizing the importance of personalized treatment plans due to varied causes and symptoms.
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June 2014 in “The BMJ” This study found that children with intracranial injuries had significantly lower odds of achieving satisfactory early academic performance compared to those without head injuries.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” This review examines current understanding of how skin microbiota interact with and influence wound healing, highlighting the roles of commensal microorganisms in inflammation resolution, tissue regeneration, and barrier restoration, and discusses potential microbiota-based therapies for improving wound management.
This study provides a detailed analysis of cell subpopulations in a mouse model of wound-induced hair follicle regeneration, revealing specific cellular dynamics and heterogeneity that may influence hair follicle neogenesis.
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December 2021 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” This study observed that both ritlecitinib and brepocitinib improved scalp biomarkers in patients with alopecia areata, with associations to hair regrowth seen in this phase 2a trial.
67 citations
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July 2016 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders” This review discusses the complex relationship between stress and various skin conditions, highlighting the role of the skin in the stress response and the brain-skin communication pathways, but reports no new research findings.
This review highlights that surface mechanical regulation can program macrophage behavior through specific mechanical cues on material surfaces, potentially advancing immunotherapies and regenerative medicine by enabling precise control over macrophage functions.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that skin bacteria promote regeneration in wound-induced hair follicle neogenesis, suggesting a role for IL-1β signaling and challenging the belief that infection inhibits healing.
2 citations
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November 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This Mendelian randomization study suggests a causal link between higher BMI and increased risk of psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and hidradenitis suppurativa, potentially due to elevated biomarkers such as triglycerides and C-reactive protein.
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September 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” This study discusses the epithelial-immune microenvironment in chronic skin diseases, such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis, and highlights current and future treatment strategies targeting inflammatory loops within these diseases.
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January 2015 in “International journal for parasitology/International Journal for Parasitology” This study found that Schistosoma mansoni cercariae stimulate epidermal keratinocytes in mice, initiating pro-inflammatory responses and barrier repair mechanisms akin to those in wound healing.