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ArticlePostepy dermatologii i alergologii2022

Increased serum levels of interleukin-17 in patients with alopecia areata and non-segmental vitiligo.

Katarzyna A Tomaszewska, Magdalena Kozłowska, Andrzej Kaszuba, Aleksandra Lesiak, Joanna Narbutt, Anna M Zalewska-Janowska

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Article in Postepy dermatologii i alergologii, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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Katarzyna A TomaszewskaPsychodermatology Department, Pulmonology, Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology Chair, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland.
Magdalena KozłowskaDepartment of Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology and Oncology, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland.
Andrzej KaszubaDepartment of Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology and Oncology, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland.
Aleksandra LesiakDepartment of Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology and Oncology, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland.
Joanna NarbuttDepartment of Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology and Oncology, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland.
Anna M Zalewska-JanowskaPsychodermatology Department, Pulmonology, Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology Chair, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland.
Medical University of Lodz · PL

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Alopecia areata (AA) and vitiligo are both skin diseases of autoimmune origin. AA is characterized by patchy hair loss primarily on the scalp but may involve other areas as well, while vitiligo is caused by the destruction of melanocytes and results in the appearance of white patches on any part of the body. Many facts indicate similar pathogenesis of these diseases. Both dermatoses are associated with frequent coexistence of other autoimmune diseases and share common genetic risk factors. Recent data support the theory of the involvement of IL-17 in the pathogenesis of both AA and vitiligo. Aim: To evaluate and compare the serum levels of interleukin (IL)-17 in patients with AA and non-segmental vitiligo (NSV). To assess whether the pattern of serum cytokine concentration can be associated with clinical details and activity of the disease. Material and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 33 patients with AA, 30 patients with NSV, and 30 healthy controls. Serum levels of IL-17 were determined quantitatively by ELISA method. Results: Our analysis identified a systemic inflammatory signature associated with AA and NSV, characterized by elevated levels of IL-17. The levels of IL-17 did not differ significantly between AA patients and NSV patients. Conclusions: Our results show that AA and vitiligo may share common etiopathogenetic pathways, which suggests the potential of developing targeted therapies for both AA and vitiligo treatment. Imbalance of T cell subpopulations and complex systemic cytokine profiles may contribute to the pathogenesis of AA and vitiligo.

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