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December 2021 in “Cells” This study found that dysregulation of systemic Th1, Th2, and Th17 cytokines is associated with alopecia areata, with specific cytokines linked to disease activity and treatment response.
April 2024 in “Bioscience trends” This study found that patients with alopecia areata had significantly higher levels of circulating DNA for certain cytokines compared to healthy controls, suggesting that increased circulating DNA may be linked to hair follicle damage in these patients.
January 2024 in “Journal of Biosciences and Medicines” In this study, combining Ginkgo biloba extract dropping pills with butylphthalide capsules improved cognitive and neurological function, daily living activities, and reduced inflammatory responses in patients with cognitive dysfunction following an acute ischemic stroke, compared to butylphthalide treatment alone.
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January 2020 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” This study found that elevated serum levels of IL-15 in active alopecia areata patients are correlated with disease severity, suggesting it plays a role in disease pathogenesis.
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June 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This study found that total serum IgE levels were elevated in patients with alopecia areata compared to controls, suggesting a possible involvement of IgE and Th2 cytokines in its pathogenesis.