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research Th1/Th2 Peripheral Blood Balance and CD200 Expression in Patients with Active Severe Alopecia Areata 12 citations, April 2017 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” Patients with severe active alopecia areata have lower CD200 expression and an imbalance in their immune system.
research An Essential Role for RXRα in the Development of Th2 Responses 50 citations, December 2005 in “European Journal of Immunology” RXRα is crucial for proper immune response and links diet to immune function.
research The Role of Serum Th1, Th2, and Th17 Cytokines in Patients with Alopecia Areata: Clinical Implications 37 citations, December 2021 in “Cells” Alopecia areata severity and treatment response are linked to specific cytokine levels.
research The Immunological Association Between Alopecia Areata and Respiratory Diseases: A Systematic Review 3 citations, January 2019 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” People with alopecia areata may also have allergic rhinitis and should be checked for respiratory allergies.
research Anticytokine Therapy, Particularly Anti-IFN-γ, in Th1-Mediated Autoimmune Diseases 9 citations, May 2005 in “Expert Review of Clinical Immunology” Blocking interferon-gamma might help treat various autoimmune diseases.
community When someone posts a scalp tension theory in Satire 268 upvotes 4 years ago Hair loss theories discussed include poor blood flow, scalp tension, inflammation, and DHT. Treatments mentioned are massaging scalp, minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.