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August 1992 in “Genes & Development” This study reported that transgenic mice with targeted TNF alpha expression in keratinocytes showed impaired weight gain, retarded hair growth, and skin changes, leading to cachexia and necrosis.
January 2003 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” In this study, TNF- inhibited hair growth in cultured human hair follicles, while minoxidil did not counteract this effect or stimulate growth.
November 2025 in “Molecular and Cellular Biomedical Sciences” This study evaluated the effects of exosome therapy from hypoxia-treated mesenchymal stem cells on a fluconazole-induced alopecia model in rats and found that it significantly reduced TNF-α and increased VEGF levels, suggesting potential as a novel regenerative treatment for alopecia.
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November 2015 in “Carcinogenesis” In this study, researchers found that deleting TNFα in PKCε transgenic mice reduced the development of cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas induced by UV radiation or a chemical protocol.
July 2024 in “Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics” In this case-control study, the researchers found no significant association between IL-4 VNTR intron 3 and TNF-α (rs1799964) gene polymorphisms and alopecia areata susceptibility among the Egyptian population.
December 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that IL-4 VNTR intron 3 and TNF-α (rs1799964) gene polymorphisms do not have a significant association with alopecia areata susceptibility in the Egyptian population.
December 2023 in “International journal of multidisciplinary research and analysis” In this study, topical administration of secretome hypoxia mesenchymal stem cells gel increased IL-10 and decreased TNF-α gene expression in a fluconazole-induced alopecia-like model in rats, with the 40 μL dose having the most significant effect.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 54 citations
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June 2008 in “Planta Medica” This study found that hinokitiol effectively suppressed TNF-α production in activated macrophage-like cells, suggesting it may help alleviate hair loss by mitigating factors that promote follicular apoptosis.
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November 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that hydroxytyrosol significantly alleviated acute liver injury in mice by suppressing inflammation and targeting the TNF-α/PI3K/AKT signaling pathway.
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May 2023 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” This study found that mammary resident macrophages play a key role in mammary tissue development by influencing cell division and maintaining mammary stem cell activity through the TNF-α-Cdk1/Cyclin B1 signaling pathway, highlighting their importance in the mammary stem cell niche.
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January 2022 in “Genetics Research” This study found that using hemocoagulase combined with platelet-rich plasma during total hip replacement surgery led to reduced perioperative blood loss and improved early joint range of motion in osteoarthritis patients.
September 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that mammary resident macrophages regulate mammary epithelium cell division and development, with implications for maintaining mammary stem cell activity and homeostasis.
January 2019 in “AYBU AVESIS” In this study, individuals with androgenetic alopecia showed higher serum levels of oxidative stress markers and lower levels of antioxidants, indicating disrupted redox balance and suggesting oxidative stress may accelerate hair loss.
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August 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that a combination of natural compounds (escin, bromelain, ginkgo biloba, and sage miltiorrhiza) reduced platelet adhesion to activated endothelium in laboratory settings by inhibiting adhesion molecule transcription and reducing pro-inflammatory cytokines, potentially preventing initial steps of the coagulation cascade.
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May 2024 in “Molecules” This study found that glycyrrhetinic acid, derived from licorice, may help alleviate acne symptoms by regulating lipid synthesis and inflammatory responses through multiple pathways, as observed in both in vitro and in vivo settings.
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February 2018 in “InTech eBooks” This article discusses adverse immune-mediated skin reactions associated with TNF-alpha inhibitors, highlighting paradoxical reactions such as psoriasis that occur despite being treated with medications intended to alleviate the condition.
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April 2021 in “BMC Medical Genomics” This systematic review and meta-analysis reported potential risk variants for acne in genes related to inflammation and sebaceous gland function, including TNF, CYP17A1, and FST, across diverse populations.
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May 2011 in “Human Immunology” This review discusses findings from genetic studies on acne, highlighting progress in understanding its molecular pathogenesis without reporting new clinical results.
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January 2019 in “Mediators of inflammation” This study concluded that Aloe vera fermentation significantly accelerates burn injury healing in rats by reducing inflammation and altering gut microbiota composition.
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September 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” This study found that porcine-placenta-extract-loaded nanoformulated serum improved skin hydration and promoted hair growth, as well as reduced intracellular ROS and inflammation without cytotoxicity in human subjects.
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January 2025 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” In this study, researchers investigated the immunohistopathological characteristics of the skin in individuals during the acute phase of chikungunya infection, revealing CHIKV antigens and inflammatory infiltrates in various skin components and highlighting the role of cytokines/chemokines in the disease's skin manifestations.
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February 2021 in “Gels” In this study, HYDRO DELUXE BIO was reported to show promise for scalp mesotherapy by enhancing angiogenesis and reducing inflammation in an in vitro model.
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March 1996 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” In this study, certain cytokines and growth factors were found to significantly regulate hair growth in vitro, with EGF, TNFα, and IL-1β particularly inhibiting it.
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May 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The correspondence discusses the higher prevalence of acne vulgaris in hidradenitis suppurativa patients, but notes potential overestimation due to unrecognized facial HS.
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December 2012 in “Papers on Anthropology” This study found that psoriatic skin lesions commonly express the cytokines IL-6, IL-8, and TNF-alpha along with a moderate presence of the antimicrobial protein defensin.
This study indicates that CD4 protein may have a functional role in basal cell-like keratinocytes through TCR/CD3-independent signaling, affecting their proliferation, differentiation, and migration.
December 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that an extract from the herbal medicine Ophioglossum vulgatum Linn. showed potential hair growth promotion and increased ATP and catalase activity in cell assays, suggesting its use in treating alopecia.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that a single high dose of oral vitamin D reduced UV-induced skin erythema and inflammation in humans by enhancing autophagy, suggesting new clinical avenues for skin repair.
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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.