research Alopecia Areata: A Tissue-Specific Autoimmune Disease of the Hair Follicle
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss due to the immune system attacking hair follicles, often influenced by genetics and stress.
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research Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus: A Review
Patients with certain skin symptoms and high ANA titers should be monitored for potential systemic lupus.
research Alopecia Areata: A Multifactorial Autoimmune Condition
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease causing patchy hair loss, often with other autoimmune disorders, but its exact causes are unknown.
research Microenvironmental Reprogramming of Thymic Epithelial Cells to Skin Multipotent Stem Cells
Scientists turned rat thymus cells into stem cells that can help repair skin and hair.
research Hair Follicle Immune Privilege Revisited: The Key to Alopecia Areata Management
Restoring hair bulb immune privilege is crucial for managing alopecia areata.
research Alopecia Areata: Animal Models Illuminate Autoimmune Pathogenesis and Novel Immunotherapeutic Strategies
Animal models have helped understand hair loss from alopecia areata and find new treatments.
research Ovarian Leukocyte Distribution and Cytokine/Chemokine mRNA Expression in Follicular Fluid Cells in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with PCOS have fewer activated T cells in their ovarian follicles, which might affect fertility.
research CXCR3 Blockade Inhibits T Cell Migration Into the Skin and Prevents Development of Alopecia Areata
Blocking the CXCR3 receptor reduces T cell accumulation in the skin and prevents hair loss in mice.
research Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cells in Alopecia Areata: Missing Link?
Plasmacytoid dendritic cells are a key factor in causing hair loss in alopecia areata and could help differentiate it from other hair loss conditions.
research Gelatin-Chondroitin-6-Sulfate-Hyaluronic Acid Scaffold Seeded with Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor 165 Modified Hair Follicle Stem Cells as a Three-Dimensional Skin Substitute
Modified rat stem cells on a special scaffold improved blood vessel formation and wound healing in skin substitutes.
research An Overview of JAK/STAT Pathways and JAK Inhibition in Alopecia Areata
Blocking JAK/STAT pathways can help treat hair loss from alopecia areata.
research The Clinical Presentation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus has varied symptoms and is hard to diagnose, affecting many body parts and requiring careful clinical judgment.
research Topical Minoxidil Counteracts Stress-Induced Hair Growth Inhibition in Mice
Minoxidil helps prevent stress-caused hair loss in mice.
research Somatostatin Expression in Human Hair Follicles and Its Potential Role in Immune Privilege
Somatostatin may help protect hair follicles from immune attacks.
research Changes in Distribution Pattern of CD8 Lymphocytes in the Scalp in Alopecia Areata During Treatment With Diphenylcyclopropenone
Diphencyprone treatment increases CD8 lymphocytes in the scalp, which is associated with hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
research Breakdown of Immune Tolerance in AIRE-Deficient Rats Induces a Severe Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy–Candidiasis–Ectodermal Dystrophy–Like Autoimmune Disease
AIRE-deficient rats developed severe autoimmune disease similar to APECED, useful for testing treatments.
research Skin Manifestations Associated with Autoimmune Liver Diseases: A Systematic Review
Autoimmune liver diseases are likely linked to certain skin conditions like vitiligo and psoriasis.
research Effects of Imiquimod on Hair Follicle Stem Cells and Hair Cycle Progression
Imiquimod cream activates hair follicle stem cells and causes early hair growth by changing immune cells and certain protein expressions.
research The Pathogenesis of Alopecia Areata in Rodent Models
Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune disease affecting hair follicles, influenced by genetic and environmental factors, with rodent models being essential for research.
research Morphogenesis and Maintenance of the 3D Thymic Medulla and Prevention of Nude Skin Phenotype Require FoxN1 in Pre- and Post-Natal K14 Epithelium
FoxN1 gene is essential for proper thymus structure and preventing hair loss.
research The Contributory Roles of Th17 Lymphocyte and Cytotoxic T Lymphocyte at the Hair Bulge Region and Hair Bulb Area in Chronic Alopecia Areata Patients
Certain immune cells contribute to severe hair loss in chronic alopecia areata, with Th17 cells possibly having a bigger impact than cytotoxic T cells.
research The Effect of JAK Inhibitor on Survival, Anagen Re-Entry, and Hair Follicle Immune Privilege Restoration in Human Dermal Papilla Cells
Ruxolitinib may help treat hair loss by reducing inflammation, promoting hair growth signals, and protecting hair follicle immunity.
research Minoxidil-Induced Cardiac Hypertrophy in Guinea Pigs
Minoxidil may cause heart issues in guinea pigs, suggesting potential harm for users with heart conditions.
research Melatonin Induces a Stimulatory Action on the Scrotal Skin Components of Soay Ram in the Non-Breeding Season
Melatonin stimulates the skin components of ram's scrotum during their non-breeding season.
research Failure to Induce Alopecia Areata in C3H/HeJ Mice with Exogenous Interferon Gamma
Interferon gamma alone can't cause alopecia areata in C3H/HeJ mice.
research Mechanisms of Tolerance and Potential Therapeutic Interventions in Alopecia Areata
Targeting immune tolerance issues in Alopecia Areata could restore hair growth and maintain remission.
research Autoantigen Discovery in the Hair Loss Disorder, Alopecia Areata: Implications of Post-Translational Modifications
New protein changes may be involved in the immune attack on hair follicles in alopecia areata.
research Translational Positioning of Janus Kinase (JAK) Inhibitors in Alopecia Areata
JAK inhibitors may help treat Alopecia Areata but need careful monitoring due to side effects.
research Drug Eruptions in Dermatology
Skin reactions to drugs are common and can be deadly, usually requiring stopping the drug and may be better prevented with genetic testing in the future.
research Fractional Laser-Assisted Hair Regrowth and Microneedling for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata: A Review
Fractional lasers and microneedling, combined with topical agents, could potentially treat Alopecia Areata effectively, but more research is needed due to limited data.