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This study found that both desmoglein-specific and non-desmoglein autoantibodies may play active roles in Pemphigus vulgaris pathogenesis, with HLA genetics influencing autoimmune specificity.

The study reported that Demodex musculi infestation was notably higher in immunodeficient mice, while infested immunocompetent mice, particularly the BALB/c strain, showed increased IgE levels and developed alopecia over time.

This study found that in thin cutaneous melanomas, tumor regression is associated with a higher risk of sentinel lymph node involvement.

This study in mice found that a monoclonal antibody targeting EGFR resulted in skin inflammation mediated by TNFα, suggesting potential pathways for addressing EGFR antibody-induced skin rash in cancer patients.

In this study, researchers found that mogamulizumab-associated rashes and alopecia are common in patients treated for mycosis fungoides and Sézary syndrome and may be linked with a good treatment response.

This article discusses the diagnostic and therapeutic approach for immune-mediated central nervous system diseases but reports no new clinical findings.

In this case report, a woman in her 50s was diagnosed with meningitis linked to mixed connective tissue disease after presenting symptoms similar to infectious meningitis, but with no infection detected and serological evidence pointing to the autoimmune condition.

This study found that neutrophil-rich hair follicle inflammation caused by a monoclonal antibody targeting murine EGFR in mice involved TNFα and interleukin-1, suggesting these cytokines play a role in EGFR antibody-induced rashes in cancer patients.

This study demonstrated immunological cross-reactivity between mycobacterial heat-shock protein 65 and human epidermal cytokeratin 1/2, suggesting that this cross-reactive epitope might play a role in skin diseases.

This report suggests that a severe reaction involving dermatitis, alopecia, and fever in a patient receiving aurothioglucose was likely allergic, as indicated by clinical findings and a positive lymphocyte transformation test.

This study found that among mixed connective tissue disease patients in a tertiary care hospital in Pakistan, Raynaud phenomenon was the most common clinical feature, present in 80% of patients.

This study indicates that a helminth-derived protein, TGF-β mimic, may accelerate wound healing and promote regenerative processes in skin tissue by interacting with TGF-β receptors.

This review discusses non-motor symptoms in autoimmune myasthenia gravis and associated thymomas, highlighting abnormal T-cell clones as a contributing factor, but reports no new clinical results.

This study identified that mouse MILL1 and MILL2 are glycoproteins distinct from human MICA/B, primarily due to their association with β2-microglobulin and TAP-independent surface expression.

In this study, researchers developed a mouse model of scarring alopecia and observed significant reductions in CD200R expression in affected skin, potentially linking this signaling pathway to immune attacks on hair follicles and suggesting new treatment targets for scarring hair loss.

This study found that patients with Alopecia Areata had significantly higher levels of the chemokines MIG and IP-10 compared to healthy controls, suggesting these molecules may serve as potential biomarkers for diagnosing and monitoring the condition.

This study indicates that individuals exposed to PPD mount varying immune responses, with either tolerance, subclinical inflammation, or allergy, suggesting no true non-responders to PPD.

This study surveyed patients with idiopathic inflammatory myopathy and found that glucocorticoid treatment commonly leads to adverse effects, particularly sleep disturbance, mood swings, and weight gain, with more severe effects reported by female patients.

This study suggests that αMSH may play a regulatory role in human dermal papilla cells, potentially influencing immune and inflammatory responses in hair follicles, which could contribute to inflammatory alopecia.

This study reports that human epidermal transglutaminase activity increases with treatment using organic solvents and chemicals without significant molecular weight changes, which may allow modulation of the enzyme in skin diseases.

This case report details a rare instance of a young male with coexisting autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type 2 and anti-GAD65 antibody-associated stiff person syndrome, where symptoms improved by adding intravenous immunoglobulin therapy, emphasizing the importance of awareness for early diagnosis and treatment.

In this study, researchers observed temporary skin reactions at BCG vaccination sites following the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 mRNA vaccine in five patients, suggesting underreported occurrences.

This study found that locally injected zalutumumab in healthy volunteers induced a papulopustular rash similar to systemic EGFR inhibitors, and that IL-8 inhibition reduced this dermatological side effect.

This study found that colorectal cancer patients could be categorized into two groups based on mitochondrial-related gene features, with distinct survival outcomes and tumor microenvironment characteristics, suggesting these features could inform individualized treatment plans.

This study found that among COVID-19 patients, a higher presence of the G allele in the IFITM3 rs12252 polymorphism correlates with increased inflammatory markers and disease severity, noting higher ESR, CRP, Fibrinogen, LDH, and D-dimer levels in severe cases compared to mild ones.

This study found that azathioprine may improve relapses and disability in patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder but is associated with higher adverse events compared to mycophenolate mofetil.

The study introduced an advanced skin model, ImmuSkin-MT, which effectively distinguished between different strengths of skin sensitizers by mimicking the interaction of immune cells in skin tissue.

In this study, researchers observed that dormant TRP-2+ melanoma cells in bone marrow can interact with CD8+ T cells in tumor-bearing ret transgenic mice, potentially influencing immune responses.

In this paper, three APS patients were followed over time, showing that the diagnosis and course of autoimmune polyglandular syndrome can evolve, highlighting the need for careful monitoring and potential re-evaluation.