January 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Calcipotriol's effectiveness for treating alopecia areata is unclear and needs more research.
May 2022 in “Liver transplantation” The document explains how the immune system reacts to organ transplants and the treatments used to prevent rejection.
3 citations,
October 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Trichoscopy helps tell apart Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen planopilaris by showing different hair and scalp features.
2 citations,
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.
March 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Isotretinoin can effectively reduce symptoms of frontal fibrosing alopecia.
45 citations,
October 2014 in “Stem cell research & therapy” Modified rat stem cells on a special scaffold improved blood vessel formation and wound healing in skin substitutes.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” People with atopic dermatitis have more CD4+ T cells that respond to a certain bacterial lipid, which may play a role in the skin condition's inflammation.
26 citations,
September 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Serum granulysin levels can indicate the activity and prognosis of alopecia areata.
October 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Mice treatments didn't grow hair, a patient treatment may affect immune response, and people with hair loss often feel anxious or depressed.
75 citations,
September 2007 in “Journal of Heredity” FGF5 gene mutations cause long hair in domestic cats.
52 citations,
December 2014 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Apremilast may help treat hair loss in alopecia areata.
December 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Minoxidil shows promise for alopecia areata, but more research is needed before it can be recommended as a primary treatment.
18 citations,
June 2010 in “Cell Stress and Chaperones” Heat treatment increases hair loss in certain mice.
3 citations,
April 2023 in “Dermatologica Sinica” PRP treatment may help with alopecia areata, especially in newer cases.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The new skin-targeted COVID-19 vaccine creates strong immune responses and could improve vaccination methods.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Blocking the protein CXCL12 with a specific antibody can increase hair growth in common hair loss conditions.
119 citations,
December 2008 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Nanoparticles can deliver vaccines through hair follicles, triggering immune responses and providing protection.
May 1991 in “Current problems in dermatology” Skin issues can indicate immune system problems.
54 citations,
December 2011 in “American Journal Of Pathology” A Gsdma3 mutation causes hair loss due to stem cell damage from skin inflammation.
9 citations,
April 2021 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Unconventional lymphocytes are important for quick immune responses and healing of skin and mucosal barriers.
13 citations,
October 2019 in “Journal of lasers in medical sciences” CO2 laser treatment for aging skin significantly changes immune system-related genes.
2 citations,
January 2017 in “AIMS cell and tissue engineering” Mesenchymal stem cells show promise for treating various skin conditions and may help regenerate hair.
88 citations,
August 2019 in “Nature communications” Researchers found a specific immune receptor in patients that causes severe skin reactions to a drug.
124 citations,
October 2019 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Janus kinase inhibitors are promising treatments for autoimmune skin diseases like eczema and psoriasis.
24 citations,
January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” Tofacitinib helped regrow hair in patients with alopecia, with few side effects.
23 citations,
January 2014 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Mushroom beta-glucans from Ganoderma lucidum can reduce tumor size and metastasis in cancer.
7 citations,
May 2020 in “Trends in molecular medicine” The document concludes that the immune-inhibitory environment of the hair follicle may prevent melanoma development.
July 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” New treatments for alopecia areata show promise, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
January 2024 in “Theranostics” Exosomes from special stem cells help treat ulcerative colitis by reducing inflammation and stress.
November 2022 in “CARDIOMETRY” A group has developed therapies that show promise for treating cancer and various other conditions.