May 2025 in “Journal of Inflammation Research” This study found that NK and CD8+ T cell infiltration may drive inflammation in androgenetic alopecia, suggesting that targeting IL-15 signaling could offer a new therapeutic approach for hair regeneration.
August 2024 in “Cell Death and Disease” This study found that toll-like receptor 9 plays a previously unrecognized role in sensing skin injury and influencing tissue repair and regeneration in adult mice by modulating γδT cell migration.
July 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Mindfulness reduces anxiety and depression in skin disease patients; dermatologists and psychiatrists often lack confidence in treating psychodermatological conditions.
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April 2024 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” This study found that selectively targeting HDAC4 and HDAC7 in mice can reduce Th17 cell-mediated intestinal inflammation, suggesting a potential treatment approach for Th17-related inflammatory diseases like ulcerative colitis.
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May 2020 in “Frontiers in immunology” This review discusses the genetic, autoinflammatory, and keratinization factors involved in hidradenitis suppurativa and presents the concept of classifying it as an autoinflammatory keratinization disease, but reports no new clinical results.
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June 2018 in “Frontiers in immunology” This study found that MDSC exosomes promoted partial hair regrowth and modulated immune responses in mice with alopecia areata, suggesting potential as a treatment for autoimmune diseases.
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October 2018 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” The conclusion is that CD90 is not a specific marker for fibroblast subtypes and better methods are needed to identify them.
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January 2024 in “Nature Immunology” This study, using multimodal profiling in mice, found that various tissues contain unique γδ T cell subsets adapted to their environment, revealing their functional diversity, lineage relationships, and similarities to CD8+ tissue-resident memory T cells.
June 2019 in “International journal of dermatology and venereology” This review discusses the hedgehog signaling pathway's role in cutaneous tumors and hematological disorders, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic target, but reports no new clinical findings.
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January 2013 in “Experimental dermatology” This article offers a viewpoint on hidradenitis suppurativa pathogenesis, suggesting that impaired Notch signalling from γ-secretase mutations may drive inflammation and link the condition to other Th17-driven diseases.
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July 2018 in “Drug design, development and therapy” This review summarizes existing evidence on the efficacy and safety of JAK inhibitors for treating alopecia areata and emphasizes the need for improved topical formulations.
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May 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This manuscript reviews the latest understanding of alopecia areata's pathogenesis, highlighting the roles of genetic, immunological, and environmental factors, with a focus on immune responses involving IFN-γ and cytotoxic CD8+ T-cells as key contributors to hair follicle inflammation and function disruption without follicle destruction.
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December 2020 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This study found that certain T cell-associated genes were upregulated in dogs with Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome and vitiligo, suggesting a shared immunopathogenesis with humans.
This review analyzed literature on primary cutaneous lymphomas involving the scalp, finding that scalp involvement in these cases often leads to non-scarring focal alopecia and may indicate more aggressive disease.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This narrative review explored the complex interconnections between psoriasis and other dermatological conditions like vitiligo, alopecia areata, and atopic dermatitis, highlighting shared immune dysfunctions that complicate diagnosis and treatment, with implications for research and holistic patient care.
August 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study suggests that low-dose IL-2 and IL-15 may help restore immune tolerance in alopecia areata by maintaining Treg cell function, presenting a potential new treatment strategy.
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November 2020 in “Nature Materials” This study found that D-peptide crosslinked MAP hydrogel accelerated material degradation in vivo but significantly enhanced skin regeneration, suggesting an adaptive immune response can drive regenerative healing even with rapid scaffold breakdown.
January 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found that pediatric alopecia areata patients with atopic predisposition showed heightened immune and inflammatory responses, including significant immune cell infiltration, compared to adults and healthy controls.
August 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The study investigated immune cell patterns around the hair follicle infundibulum in androgenetic alopecia, revealing significant differences in immune signatures between patients with AGA and control donors, specifically noting an enrichment of CD4 cells in the patient group.
June 2023 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study suggests that MUC1 expression is significantly higher in follicular mucinoses compared to other dermal mucinoses, particularly in lymphoma-associated forms, indicating its potential as a target for immunotherapy.
November 2022 in “Annals of Translational Medicine” This study identified four hub genes that are closely linked to the causative factors of androgenetic alopecia, suggesting potential diagnostic and therapeutic targets.
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November 2022 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study found that individuals with AA have a higher incidence of atopic and autoimmune conditions, suggesting both Th1 and Th2 immune responses may play a role in its development.
This article hypothesizes that thymoma with aplastic anemia may result from abnormal autoimmune CD8+ T lymphocytes produced by the thymoma, potentially leading to other cytotoxic T-cell-mediated autoimmune diseases.
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December 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found significant gene expression abnormalities in hair follicles affected by alopecia areata, suggesting persistent changes that may predispose to future relapses even after hair regrowth.
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January 2014 in “Annals of Dermatology” This report describes two cases of folliculotropic mycosis fungoides with syringotropism, highlighting indolent progression despite the disease's typically aggressive nature, suggesting aggressive treatment might not be necessary.
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May 2025 in “The Journal of Dermatology” In this study, increased Treg cell activity indicated by IL-10 and IL-15 was identified as a feature of ADTA, distinguishing it from AA and potentially explaining ADTA's more favorable prognosis.
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October 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study suggests that allogenic human mesenchymal stem cell treatments have potential therapeutic effects by inducing immune tolerance and anti-inflammatory effects in severe alopecia areata patients.
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September 2006 in “Human Reproduction” This study found that CD45RO+ cells, a subtype of T lymphocytes, were notably reduced in the ovarian follicles of women with PCOS, which may contribute to the condition's pathogenesis.
March 2024 in “Frontiers in genetics” This review discusses the insights gained from single-cell RNA sequencing of fibroblasts in various cancers and wound healing, highlighting differences in gene expression and novel interactions.
November 2025 in “Cancer Cell International” This study provides a detailed cellular atlas of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, indicating that different fibroblast subtypes play roles in tumor progression and suppression, with potential biomarkers identified for HPV-related tumor growth.