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    Glossary Interferon

    protein that boosts immune response against viruses

    Interferon is a type of protein produced by the body's cells in response to viral infections. It helps to boost the immune system by interfering with viral replication and activating immune cells to fight off the infection.

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    1. INTERFERONS IN DERMATOLOGY Dermatologic Clinics · 1998 · 22 citations
    2. Interferon alfa-2a in the treatment of cutaneous T cell lymphoma Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 1989 · 209 citations
    3. Anti-TNF antibody-induced psoriasiform skin lesions in patients with inflammatory bowel disease are characterised by interferon-γ-expressing Th1 cells and IL-17A/IL-22-expressing Th17 cells and respond to anti-IL-12/IL-23 antibody treatment Gut · 2013 · 278 citations
    4. The Role of Interferon-γ in Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome Type 1 New England Journal of Medicine · 2024 · 71 citations
    5. Concomitant Vitiligo and Psoriasis in a Patient Treated with Interferon Alfa‐2a for Chronic Hepatitis B Infection Pediatric Dermatology · 2004 · 60 citations
    6. Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha, Interferon Gamma and Substance P Are Novel Modulators of Extrapituitary Prolactin Expression in Human Skin PLOS ONE · 2013 · 24 citations
    7. Segmental Vitiligo and Hair Curling After Interferon α and Ribavirin Treatment for Hepatitis C Skinmed · 2006 · 14 citations
    8. Cutaneous ulcers due to interferon seem not to be related to the dosage Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology · 1999 · 9 citations
    9. Alopecia universalis as a side effect of pegylated interferon α-ribavirin combination therapy for hepatitis C: a rare case report Journal of Chemotherapy · 2016 · 6 citations
    10. Intrinsic Modulators of Hair Growth: Roles of Growth Factors, Cytokines, Chemokines, and Interferons International Journal of Trichology · 2025
    11. Epidermal γδ T cells, CD8 T cells and macrophages are increased in number in alopecia areata and express BST2 as part of an interferon-driven antiviral gene signature bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory) · 2025
    12. Antitumor Activities of the Typhonium flagelliforme Extract Combined with Natural Interferons of Canine and Feline in Mice with DMBA Induced Skin Tumors jurnal veteriner · 2023
    13. Interferon in the treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma Dermatologic Therapy · 2003 · 107 citations
    14. Dystrophic-Anagen Effluvium Occurring During Pegylated Interferon-α-2a/Ribavirin Therapy Hepatitis Monthly · 2015 · 2 citations
    15. A Review of Adverse Cutaneous Drug Reactions Resulting from the Use of Interferon and Ribavirin Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology · 2009 · 64 citations
    16. Calcitonin gene‐related peptide (CGRP) may award relative protection from interferon‐γ‐induced collapse of human hair follicle immune privilege Experimental Dermatology · 2011 · 47 citations
    17. Telogen Effluvium due to Recombinant Interferon α-2b Dermatology · 2009 · 45 citations
    18. Reversible alopecia universalis secondary to PEG-interferon ??-2b and ribavirin combination therapy in a patient with chronic hepatitis C virus infection European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology · 2007 · 41 citations
    19. High dose interferon treatment in chronic hepatitis C. Gut · 1993 · 36 citations
    20. Alopecia areata during Interferon Alpha-2b/Ribavirin Therapy Dermatology · 2002 · 35 citations
    21. Lichen planus and other cutaneous manifestations in chronic hepatitis C: pre- and post-interferon-based treatment prevalence vary in a cohort of patients from low hepatitis C virus endemic area Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology · 2008 · 34 citations
    22. Reversible Alopecia Universalis During Treatment with PEG-Interferon and Ribavirin for Chronic Hepatitis C Journal of Chemotherapy · 2005 · 27 citations
    23. Cutaneous necrosis after injection of polyethylene glycol–modified interferon alfa Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2005 · 26 citations
    24. Selective Expression of Chemokine Monokine Induced by Interferon-γ in Alopecia Areata Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2003 · 20 citations
    25. Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease occurring during pegylated interferon-α2b and ribavirin combination therapy for chronic hepatitis C The Korean Journal of Hepatology · 2011 · 17 citations
    26. Treatment of Alopecia Areata with Anti-Interferon-γ Antibodies Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings · 2005 · 16 citations
    27. Failure to induce alopecia areata in C3H/HeJ mice with exogenous interferon gamma Journal of experimental animal science · 2006 · 13 citations
    28. Interferon β Secreted from Human Hair Dermal Papilla Cells Inhibits the Growth of Outer Root Sheath Cells Cultured in Vitro Biochemical and biophysical research communications · 2002 · 13 citations
    29. Predictive factors for adverse dermatological events during pegylated/interferon alpha and ribavirin treatment for hepatitis C Journal of Clinical Virology · 2014 · 11 citations
    30. Exacerbation of alopecia areata during pegylated interferon alpha-2b and ribavirin therapy, possibly due to the collapse of hair follicle immune privilege European Journal of Dermatology · 2014 · 10 citations