March 2024 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Dandruff is linked to increased T cells and weakened immune protection in hair follicles.
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November 2019 in “The application of clinical genetics” The study found that a specific genetic variation in the TNFα gene is significantly linked to Alopecia Areata in the Jordanian Arab population.
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February 2018 in “Immunity” Inactive stem cells in hair follicles and muscles can avoid detection by the immune system.
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December 2018 in “International journal of environmental research and public health/International journal of environmental research and public health” EGCG may help treat alopecia areata by blocking certain immune responses and reducing specific harmful immune cells.
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November 2014 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Certain transporters are found in human hair follicles and may affect hair growth and loss.