May 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” New understanding and treatments for hair loss are improving, but more research is needed.
April 2023 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” Ixekizumab successfully treated a rare hair loss condition, leading to complete hair regrowth.
January 2023 in “Applied sciences” Gefitinib and Sasam-Kyeongokgo together significantly reduce cancer growth and improve immune response in mice.
[object Object] January 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” No single ideal JAK inhibitor for alopecia areata has been determined; JAK3 inhibitors may be promising with fewer side effects.
July 2019 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” The study found that alopecia areata is strongly linked to autoimmune diseases and may indicate a genetic predisposition to such conditions.
December 2017 in “Annales de dermatologie et de vénéréologie” In 2017, pediatric dermatology advanced with new treatments and insights into various skin conditions in children.
26 citations,
March 2007 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Pimecrolimus cream is not effective for treating alopecia areata.
12 citations,
March 2016 in “BBA clinical” Increased Toll-like receptors in blood cells may contribute to alopecia areata and could be a target for new treatments.
9 citations,
July 2018 in “Current Pharmaceutical Design” HO-1 helps skin health and healing but can worsen melanoma; it's a potential treatment target for skin diseases.
13 citations,
April 2019 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Vitamin D is important for skin health, but more research is needed to understand its full effects and treatment potential.
Thermal spring waters and their microbes could be good for skin health and treating some skin conditions in skincare products.
January 2011 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Tretinoin gel is safe for sun exposure, but tacalcitol doesn't significantly improve non-segmental vitiligo.
January 2020 in “Archives of Medicine and Health Sciences” Certain immune molecules and stress affect hair loss, and while genes play a role, more research is needed to fully understand and treat it.
21 citations,
December 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” T-cells in alopecia areata scalp show abnormal regulation, leading to less inflammation.
34 citations,
August 2005 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Stress and emotional factors can worsen skin conditions by affecting the immune system.
22 citations,
January 2008 in “Physiological Research” Steroid sulfatase is important for activating hormones that affect memory, brain function, and certain diseases, and could be a target for treating hormone-related disorders.
26 citations,
May 2019 in “PLOS ONE” Hair loss patients have different microbes in hair follicles, possibly affecting hair loss.
7 citations,
August 2009 in “The Journal of Rheumatology Supplement” Retinoids and narrowband UVB phototherapy are effective for treating psoriasis and can reduce treatment time when used together.
3 citations,
January 2016 in “Journal of Clinical & Cellular Immunology” Targeting CXCL10 may help treat alopecia areata.
220 citations,
June 2013 in “The Journal of Pathology” Lichen planopilaris may be an autoimmune disease causing hair loss due to immune system issues in hair follicles.
185 citations,
August 2005 in “Autoimmunity Reviews” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss due to the immune system attacking hair follicles, often influenced by genetics and stress.
69 citations,
July 2002 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Alopecia areata is influenced by genetics and immune system factors, and better understanding could improve treatments.
33 citations,
June 2012 in “Journal of Crohn's and colitis” Alopecia Areata might be linked to Crohn's disease.
25 citations,
October 2018 in “Pediatric dermatology” Ustekinumab helped three kids with alopecia areata regrow hair.
23 citations,
October 2018 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” The current understanding of frontal fibrosing alopecia involves immune, genetic, hormonal factors, and possibly environmental triggers, but more research is needed for effective treatments.
20 citations,
March 2019 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” IL-17 inhibitors for psoriasis may cause unexpected hair loss.
18 citations,
January 2017 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Certain immune cells contribute to severe hair loss in chronic alopecia areata, with Th17 cells possibly having a bigger impact than cytotoxic T cells.
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March 2016 in “Scandinavian journal of immunology” Janus kinase inhibitors show promise in treating alopecia areata but need more safety research.
5 citations,
February 2022 in “Seminars in cell & developmental biology” Recent findings suggest that genetic factors, immune system issues, and skin cell defects might contribute to the development of hidradenitis suppurativa.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Booster shots of mRNA vaccines for COVID-19 increased protective antibodies without worsening autoimmune skin conditions in patients.