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January 2019 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A genetic marker linked to a type of hair loss was found in most patients studied.
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July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” FAPD and possibly CCCA may be AGA subtypes, and treatments combining antiandrogens, hair growth agents, hair transplants, and anti-inflammatories could be effective.
September 2024 in “PubMed” Certain RNAs may help diagnose alopecia areata by affecting keratin genes.
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February 2021 in “Translational Psychiatry” Researchers found two new genetic variants linked to Alzheimer's disease.
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January 2023 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” IMA and IMA/albumin levels don't predict alopecia areata severity.
Not having the gene PLAAT3 leads to fat loss, high insulin resistance, and abnormal fat levels in the blood due to a disruption in fat cell development and function.
June 2025 in “Medical Science Journal for Advance Research” Higher levels of MIG and IP-10 may help diagnose and monitor Alopecia Areata.
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November 2017 in “PubMed” Your genes, especially IL-1a, can predict how well a hair growth treatment with platelet rich plasma will work for you.
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February 2019 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” AKR1D1 controls glucocorticoid levels and receptor activity in liver cells.
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August 2012 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” Mutations in the RBPJ gene cause Adams-Oliver Syndrome.
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January 2024 in “Archives of Biological Sciences (Beograd)” AP collagen peptides may help hair grow better and become stronger.
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December 2024 in “Gene Reports” Higher IL-37 levels are linked to more severe alopecia areata, but the gene variation doesn't affect disease risk.
A new method allows for controlled, long-lasting delivery of retinoic acid through the skin with less inflammation.
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September 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Targeting MIG and MCP-1 may help treat inflammation in alopecia areata.
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July 2020 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” A protein called ectodysplasin-A2 increases a hair growth inhibitor in balding cells, which could be a target for hair loss treatment.
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September 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Epigenetic changes in blood cells may contribute to alopecia areata.
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December 2020 in “Ambiance in Life” Women with hair loss may have higher heart disease risk.
September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Blocking CCR5 can prevent and improve hair loss in alopecia areata.
May 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” The ABCA4 gene protects hair follicle stem cells from toxic vitamin A byproducts.
May 2023 in “Blood cancer discovery” Finasteride reduces AML cell growth by inhibiting androgen receptors.
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April 2022 in “Biomolecules” Higher miR-34a levels and the A variant of the MIR-34A gene are linked to increased risk and severity of alopecia areata.
April 2024 in “Skin research and technology” VLDL could be an early warning sign for male pattern baldness.
October 2021 in “Dermatology Reports” Higher IL-17A levels indicate more severe alopecia areata.
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June 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CD44 variant changes start alopecia areata, but don't maintain it.
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September 2023 in “Medicine” ABO/Rh blood groups are not a risk factor for PCOS.
Higher PD-1 levels mean fewer CD8+ T cells in alopecia areata hair follicles.