Anagen stage hair follicles (HFs) exhibit “immune privilege (IP)” from the level of the bulge
downwards to the bulb. Both passive and active IP mechanisms protect HFs from …

Regulatory T cells (Tregs) are a subset of T cells responsible for the regulation of immune
responses, thereby maintaining immune homeostasis and providing immune tolerance to …

OX40 is an important costimulatory molecule for T-cell expansion and survival. Because
OX40 is expressed on most T-cell subsets, it is an attractive therapeutic target for a variety of …

Alopecia areata is characterized by the loss of hair on the scalp and elsewhere on the body.
It affects approximately 2% of the general population. It is believed to be an autoimmune …

The ability to manipulate the mammalian hair cycle will lead to novel therapies and
strategies to combat all forms of alopecia. Thus, in addition to the epithelial‐mesenchymal …

Alopecia areata is an acquired, chronic, non-scarring hair disorder of the skin affecting 0.5-
2% of the general population worldwide. Multiple mechanisms are involved in the disease …

Alopecia areata (AA) is a common autoimmune condition, presenting initially with loss of
hair without other overt skin changes. The unremarkable appearance of the skin surface …

Alopecia areata (AA) is among the most prevalent autoimmune diseases, but the
development of innovative therapeutic strategies has lagged due to an incomplete …

Background Platelet-rich plasma has shown some promise in the treatment of alopecia
areata. Objective To evaluate the effect of platelet-rich plasma on hair regrowth and lesional …

Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune and inflammatory hair follicle disorder.
Environmental and inherited factors may both contribute to this condition. Numerous studies …