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October 2024 in “Dermatology and Therapy” In this study, researchers observed that alterations in scalp microbiota might be linked to inflammation associated with alopecia areata, but it's unclear if these microbiota changes cause or result from hair loss, necessitating further investigation into their causal relationship and mechanisms.
May 2026 in “Endocrine Connections” This review posits that alopecia in PCOS results from the interaction between local follicular signaling failures, insulin resistance, inflammation, and genetic predispositions, rather than solely from androgen excess, and recommends a systems-level framework for its management.
January 2026 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” The study found that systemic inflammatory markers were elevated in patients with severe alopecia areata compared to those with mild disease and healthy controls, and these markers decreased in patients who improved after JAK inhibitor therapy.
April 2026 in “Ankara Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi Tıp Dergisi” This study found that patients with severe acne vulgaris had different systemic inflammatory indices and hematologic parameters compared to healthy individuals.
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July 2024 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” This study found that the systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) can be used as a cost-effective marker to assess the severity and treatment response in patients with alopecia areata.