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Alopecia areata, a type of hair loss, may be passed through T cells and has genetic links, while treatments vary in effectiveness. Male pattern baldness can be treated with finasteride and is influenced by androgens in hair follicles.
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July 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with alopecia areata often have other health issues like skin diseases, metabolic syndrome, stomach infections, lupus, anemia, thyroid problems, mental health issues, vitamin D deficiency, and hearing and eye problems.
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March 2018 in “Allergy and asthma proceedings” People with alopecia areata often have higher rates of allergies and autoimmune diseases.
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in immunology” Sebaceous glands play a key role in skin health, immunity, and various skin diseases.
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January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” Alfredo Rebora suggested a new, easier way to classify hair loss in Telogen Effluvium, adding a type possibly related to autoimmune diseases.
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January 2006 in “Pediatrics” Some diseases can improve the outcomes of other diseases, leading to new treatment possibilities.
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July 2017 in “International Journal of Behavioral Medicine” The Egyptian Arabic Skindex-16 is a reliable way to measure how skin diseases affect quality of life in Egyptian patients.
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March 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” Atopic dermatitis increases the risk of some autoimmune diseases.
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October 2021 in “Orphanet journal of rare diseases” Patients with RASopathies are at risk for autoimmune disorders and should be routinely screened.
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January 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Mast cells and CD8 T cells interact closely in skin diseases, affecting each other's behavior and contributing to conditions like psoriasis and eczema.
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September 2023 in “International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health” Different sebaceous gland diseases can be treated with medications, hormone therapy, or surgical methods.
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December 2016 in “Springer eBooks” A 45-year-old woman with autoimmune diseases experienced patchy hair loss due to alopecia areata, which has no cure but can be treated, with varying success.
The medicine Diane is effective in treating hair loss, severe acne, and excessive hair growth.
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