5 citations
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January 2012 in “International journal of trichology” A 2-year-old boy had no hair and unusual organ placement, and it's unclear if it's genetic or coincidental.
2 citations
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May 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” 22 citations
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January 1999 in “Dermatology” The condition might be caused by genetic changes after birth.
June 2021 in “Dermatology Online Journal” A girl with a rare genetic condition affecting hair and nails also developed a common type of hair loss, suggesting a possible genetic link.
A new genetic mutation was found causing hair and eye issues in a boy.
8 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The authors updated the criteria for diagnosing frontal fibrosing alopecia, making it easier to diagnose without a biopsy.
7 citations
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August 2018 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Researchers found a new early sign of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia that could help avoid misdiagnosis.
53 citations
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June 2019 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia mainly affects postmenopausal women and may be linked to thyroid hormones.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” June 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” The excimer laser is a promising and safe treatment for frontal fibrosing alopecia.
24 citations
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July 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Contact allergies might contribute to frontal fibrosing alopecia.
18 citations
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June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Trichoscopy helps diagnose frontal fibrosing alopecia, even with unusual patterns.
2 citations
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April 2023 in “Cutis” More inclusive research is needed to effectively treat frontal fibrosing alopecia in Black patients.
6 citations
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May 2013 in “PloS one” The Foxn1(-/-) nude mouse shows disrupted and expanded skin stem cell areas due to high Lhx2 levels.
12 citations
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January 2016 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Hydroxychloroquine is ineffective for treating frontal fibrosing alopecia with lupus erythematosus.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A boy with a new NR5A1 gene mutation has a sex development disorder without affecting his adrenal glands.
11 citations
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May 1998 in “Child's nervous system” A baby had a rare condition with abnormal blood vessels in the brain and unusual skin and hair growth, possibly a new syndrome.
February 2022 in “Brazilian Journal of Health Review” Most cases were lichen planus pigmentosus, highlighting the need for accurate diagnosis for proper treatment.
March 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Cosmetic treatments can replenish key amino acids in damaged hair, improving its strength and appearance.
17 citations
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August 2012 in “Journal of Medical Genetics” A new mutation in the XEDAR gene might cause a rare skin condition called hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia.
June 2011 in “European Journal of Pediatric Dermatology” An 11-year-old girl with hair thinning was diagnosed with monilethrix and early androgenetic alopecia.
34 citations
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June 2020 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Frontal fibrosing alopecia is linked to increased immune system activity and reduced stem cells, suggesting early treatment targeting this pathway might prevent hair follicle damage.
1 citations
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February 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Certain genetic factors may contribute to frontal fibrosing alopecia in Brazil.
July 2015 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” A 66-year-old woman experienced hair loss due to Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, a condition with no consistently effective treatment, but it usually stabilizes over time. More research is needed for better understanding and treatment options.
July 2019 in “Medical Science and Discovery” Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent or delay frontal fibrosing alopecia progression in postmenopausal women.
1 citations
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October 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Removing HIF-P4H-2 from certain skin cells in mice causes hair loss on the body but not the head.
47 citations
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September 2012 in “Human molecular genetics online/Human molecular genetics” Folliculin deficiency causes problems with cell division and positioning due to disrupted RhoA signaling and interaction with p0071.
August 2025 in “BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth” A new EDA gene variant causes X-linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia in a Chinese family.
20 citations
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July 2005 in “Experimental dermatology” The fuzzy gene is crucial for controlling hair growth cycles.
January 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The gene Ascl4 is not necessary for the development of hair, teeth, or mammary glands.