Innate type 2 immunity controls hair follicle commensalism by Demodex mites

Type 2 cytokines are well recognized for their role in mediating allergic pathologies in skin, but their role in normal skin physiology is unclear. Ricardo-Gonzalez et  al. reveal that type 2 immunity restrains skin inflammation in response to injury that is necessary to control hair follicle commensalism by Demodex mites.

Source: Immunity - August 30, 2022 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Roberto R. Ricardo-Gonzalez, Maya E. Kotas, Claire E. O ’Leary, Katelyn Singh, William Damsky, Chang Liao, Elizabeth Arouge, Iliana Tenvooren, Diana M. Marquez, Andrew W. Schroeder, Jarish N. Cohen, Marlys S. Fassett, Jinwoo Lee, Scott G. Daniel, Kyle B Tags: Article Source Type: research