5 citations
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May 2017 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The study found no significant difference in stress hormone levels between people with alopecia areata and healthy individuals, suggesting that the disease is not caused by an overactive stress response system.
26 citations
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September 2009 in “Clinical genetics” Arab APS1 patients have unique and recurrent AIRE gene mutations.
January 2025 in “SAGE Open Medical Case Reports” Combination therapy may be more effective for difficult-to-treat scalp conditions.
38 citations
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January 2017 in “PPAR Research” PPAR-γ helps control skin oil glands and inflammation, and its disruption can cause hair loss diseases.
15 citations
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July 2004 in “Journal of morphology” Monotreme hair structure and protein distribution are similar to other mammals, but their inner root sheath cornifies differently, suggesting a unique evolution from reptile skin.
19 citations
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August 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Lupus panniculitis of the scalp causes linear hair loss and needs ongoing treatment to prevent recurrence and lupus.
October 2021 in “Acta Scientific Medical Sciences” A woman was diagnosed with a rare adrenal gland cancer that did not show usual hormone-related symptoms.
40 citations
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May 2010 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” AKN might be a skin marker for metabolic syndrome.
8 citations
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November 2015 in “The American journal of dermatopathology/American journal of dermatopathology” Punctate follicular porokeratosis is a skin condition with specific features seen in hair follicles.
19 citations
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August 1996 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata affects hair follicle structure, even in non-balding areas.
4 citations
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August 2005 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Higher p63 and CD34 levels found in specific scalp areas may affect hair loss progression.
July 2023 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” More research is needed on CCCA in children, especially Black and Asian adolescents.
January 1983 in “Elsevier eBooks” Cyproterone acetate is used to treat conditions like prostate cancer, early puberty, excessive sexual drive, and female androgenization by affecting androgen functions and suppressing certain hormones.
Acne keloidalis nuchae causes scarring on the scalp, mainly in African American males, and early treatment is important to prevent lasting damage.
July 2025 in “PNAS Nexus” A new tool accurately identifies human cornea cell states and key factors.
11 citations
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May 2012 in “Genesis” Bmpr2 and Acvr2a receptors are crucial for hair retention and color.
2 citations
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November 1955 in “Archives of dermatology” Cortisone and ACTH didn't help her hair or nails, but her hair grew back on its own.
2 citations
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January 2005 in “The Japanese Journal of Veterinary Dermatology” Abnormal adrenal function is not the cause of alopecia in Pomeranians; it may be due to breed-specific hormones.
Early recognition and zinc treatment can effectively improve acrodermatitis symptoms.
60 citations
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October 2009 in “Dermatology” Alopecia areata may appear differently depending on the individual's type of hair loss and scalp condition.
January 2014 in “Progress of Digestive Endoscopy” Prednisolone improved symptoms in a woman with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, but regular screenings are needed due to cancer risk.
August 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The human scalp hair bulb contains different types of melanocytes with varying abilities to produce melanin.
3 citations
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January 2024 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Androgens can affect glucocorticoid signaling in specific mouse brain areas.
28 citations
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September 2013 in “European Journal of Histochemistry” Keratins in Malayan pangolins vary by region, suggesting scales evolved from the tail towards the head.
16 citations
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October 2013 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Scalp condition healed with prednisone and tacrolimus.
November 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” The document concludes that a woman has both Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Simplex Chronicus, a previously unreported combination of conditions.
6 citations
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February 2020 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Nevus psiloliparus lacks mature hair follicles but keeps other skin structures intact.
6 citations
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January 2013 in “Case reports in endocrinology” The document concludes that AFA should be considered in patients with acromegaly-like features but normal hormone levels, and more cases need to be identified to understand the condition fully.
14 citations
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February 2011 in “Experimental dermatology” A protein called COMP is part of the connective tissue in normal human hair follicles and may be important for hair health.
9 citations
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June 2014 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The study found that balding scalps have more thin hairs and larger oil glands, which might contribute to skin conditions related to hair loss.