November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study suggests that varicella-zoster virus infection in skin cells may play a role in segmental vitiligo's progression and depigmentation.
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December 1995 in “Neurology” This study observed that in varicella, the varicella-zoster virus spreads to dermal endothelial cells before reaching keratinocytes, whereas in herpes zoster, it first involves cutaneous nerves and pilosebaceous units.
In this case study, a nine-year-old boy with alopecia universalis following severe chickenpox showed complete hair regrowth after treatment with tofacitinib, suggesting the drug's potential in managing varicella-zoster virus-induced alopecia by modulating immune responses.
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December 2018 in “Cytokine” This review discusses the involvement of type I interferons in skin autoimmune and inflammatory diseases but reports no new clinical results.
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November 2025 in “Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift” This study reports a case of fatal HHV-6 encephalitis and vasculitis in a previously healthy 49-year-old male, highlighting the occurrence of this condition even in individuals without typical risk factors, such as immunocompromised status.