15 citations,
July 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document concludes that immune system abnormalities cause alopecia areata, but the exact process is still not completely understood.
11 citations,
May 2009 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Some treatments can help hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but none offer a cure, and effectiveness varies.
30 citations,
March 2001 in “Archives of Dermatology” Finasteride can cause one-sided breast enlargement, which disappears after stopping the drug.
10 citations,
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Burn scars heal abnormally and more research is needed to find better treatments.
January 2015 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Topical tacrolimus is effective and safe for treating alopecia areata.
11 citations,
June 2011 in “Expert Review of 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.
3 citations,
March 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Some people with primary cicatricial alopecia also have inflammatory bowel disease, suggesting a possible connection.
October 2024 in “South Eastern European Journal of Public Health” A 3-month treatment improved PCOS symptoms and reduced certain immune proteins.
March 2024 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” A new MTX2 gene mutation caused a severe genetic disorder in a young Chinese girl.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The conclusion is that a new method combining magnetic tweezers and traction force microscopy may help understand skin cell interactions and diseases.
January 2016 in “Human & Experimental Toxicology” A specific DNA sequence caused hair loss in male mice by activating immune cells and increasing a certain immune signal.
119 citations,
July 2016 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Vitamin D has potential benefits for cancer prevention, heart health, diabetes, obesity, muscle function, skin health, and immune function, but clinical results are mixed and more research is needed.
98 citations,
December 2008 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Prolactin affects hair growth and skin conditions, and could be a target for new skin disease treatments.
94 citations,
January 2016 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Sensitive skin is often caused by nerve fibers and environmental factors, and can be managed with mild skincare and professional advice.
25 citations,
December 2018 in “Human Molecular Genetics” The document concludes that certain mutations may contribute to the inflammation in hidradenitis suppurativa and suggests that targeting TNFα could be a treatment strategy.
Botulinum toxin type A significantly reduces scalp psoriasis severity compared to placebo.
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33 citations,
January 2018 in “The International Journal of Developmental Biology” Cell aging can be both good and bad for tissue repair.
25 citations,
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3 citations,
October 1993 in “The Journal of Dermatology” The review suggests limited treatments for common hair loss conditions, with potential for future improvements.
March 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” A girl with severe hair loss saw hair regrowth after using cannabis.
June 2014 in “Basic & Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology” Some plant extracts may treat livestock diseases, certain animal treatments are safe and effective, but more research on drug safety and resistance is needed.
March 2010 in “Anti-inflammatory & anti-allergy agents in medicinal chemistry” Biologic agents can be effective for rheumatic diseases but have risks like infections and require careful monitoring and patient information.
50 citations,
December 2005 in “European Journal of Immunology” RXRα is crucial for proper immune response and links diet to immune function.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Regulatory γδ T cells help protect hair follicles from alopecia areata and promote hair regrowth.
July 2020 in “Comparative medicine” NSG mice had the most mites, and genetic factors affect immune response and susceptibility.
63 citations,
March 2016 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Children with atopic dermatitis often have sleep problems due to itching and may benefit from melatonin, which helps with sleep and skin symptoms.
15 citations,
April 2011 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A3B5 can reduce skin pigmentation and slow melanoma growth.
8 citations,
December 2022 in “Nature Reviews Endocrinology” Sex hormones' effects on COVID-19 are unclear and more research is needed to understand their potential as treatment.
3 citations,
February 2021 in “FEBS open bio” Camellia japonica extract may improve scalp health and promote hair growth.