Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune disease associated with high levels of proinflammatory cytokines. Since chronic inflammation plays a major role in the pathogenesis of insulin resistance, AA can theoretically increase the risk of diabetes. We sought to investigate this theory by conducting a ...
Dusky red half-moons: Lupus, heart disease, alopecia areata (which also causes hair loss), arthritis or dermatomyositis (a rare inflammatory disease marked by muscle weakness and a skin rash) Half pink, half white nails: Kidney disease Blue nails: Not enough oxygen in y...
(Photograph courtesy of Jordi Pou). Alopecia, while less common, can also be a sign of physical abuse. Traumatic alopecia is characterized by areas of hair loss which are often ecchymotic and have highly irregular borders.16 This type of alopecia is generally painful and may be seen in ...
People with celiac disease also may have a variety of other skin problems, including psoriasis, eczema, alopecia areata (an autoimmune condition where you lose your hair), hives, and even such common problems as acne and dry skin. There's no firm evidence that gluten ingestion causes or contr...
intense stress may trigger a type of hair loss called alopecia areata. In this condition, white blood cells attack the hair follicle, which stops hair growth. Within weeks, the affected hair falls out. The hair loss usually starts as a small round patch but may eventually spread to the whol...
Alopecia areata(small circular or coin size bald patches on the scalp that usually grow back within months) Traction alopecia(thinning from tight braids or ponytails) Trichotillomania(the habit of twisting or pulling hair out) Tinea capitis(fungal infection) ...
The new Pfizer products cover a wide swath of indications between multiple myeloma drugElrexfio, OPKO-partnered growth failure treatmentNgenla, first-in-class alopecia therapyLitfulo, RSV vaccineAbryvsoand COVID-19 antiviral Paxlovid, which gained a full approval. ...
association with other autoimmune diseases and endocrinopathies, further testing may be necessary in patients with indicative signs or symptoms to rule out an underlying condition. Vitiligo may be associated with thyroid disease, diabetes mellitus, pernicious anaemia, Addison disease, and alopecia areata...
Then there's alopecia areata, which is thought to be triggered by stress. It happens when your immune system turns against you and wages war on the hair follicles, and they can't perform properly. 4. Your Nails Look DifferentWe know that stress can cause us to indulge in naughty habits,...
Bioniz is developing BNZ-01 for the treatment of refractory Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma (CTCL) and an autoimmune hair disorder alopecia areata. As agreed, Almirall will make an initial payment of $15m for an option to acquire all Bioniz outstanding shares. ...