87 citations
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September 2012 in “Journal of Cell Science” Keratins are crucial for tissue strength, and mutations in keratin genes can lead to various diseases, highlighting the need for targeted therapies.
2 citations
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December 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Understanding keratinization is crucial for treating skin conditions like ichthyoses and psoriasis.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Recombinant Filaggrin-2 microneedles effectively promote hair growth and repair in hair loss.
23 citations
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November 2011 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hair loss is a rare but recognized symptom of pemphigus vulgaris, with patients usually regrowing hair after treatment.
2 citations
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March 2016 in “Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” A six-year-old boy with excessive hair growth and other symptoms may have a genetic link on chromosome 17q, requiring regular medical follow-ups.
18 citations
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July 2013 in “Journal of Leukocyte Biology” Nonimmunogenic forms of keratins K71 and K31 can delay and prevent alopecia areata.
12 citations
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September 2012 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The boy's skin condition improved significantly with a specific ointment after other treatments showed only mild results.
40 citations
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January 2010 in “International Journal of Trichology” Loose Anagen Syndrome is a hair condition where hairs can be easily pulled out, mainly affecting young girls, and may improve on its own or with treatment.
3 citations
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January 2018 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Nail issues are common in alopecia areata patients.
2 citations
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September 2018 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Pemphigus patients with alopecia have more severe and treatment-resistant disease.
August 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document explains the diagnosis and characteristics of woolly hair nevus and alopecia neoplastica.
82 citations
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April 2008 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” EDA2R gene linked to hair loss.
2 citations
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June 2012 in “PubMed” The document concludes that central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA) should be considered in African American men with vertex hair loss and scalp symptoms, and that prompt diagnosis and treatment can slow disease progression.
The paper concludes that the patchiness of alopecia areata is likely due to when the immune attack happens in the hair growth cycle.
December 2016 in “Int J Genet” Male pattern baldness is partly caused by specific genes, but most genetic factors are still unknown.
1 citations
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August 2009 in “ACTUALIDAD MEDICA” Patients with early-onset androgenetic alopecia have a higher risk of metabolic syndrome and carotid arteriosclerosis, suggesting the need for early cardiovascular screening and prevention.
January 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma may improve hair density and count in male pattern hair loss, but more high-quality research is needed.
13 citations
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” CTA is often mistaken for AA but doesn't respond to steroids and may require hair transplantation.
December 2024 in “Chinese Chemical Letters” A new topical finasteride gel using nanoparticles shows promise for safe and effective hair regrowth.
June 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Microneedle delivery of a special collagen shows promise for treating hair loss.
1 citations
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May 2019 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Acrodermatitis enteropathica can be linked to dental issues, so thorough dental exams are important.
December 2015 in “Вестник дерматологии и венерологии” Men with male pattern baldness may not have different hormone levels, but their hair follicles are likely more sensitive to hormones.
April 2014 in “Jurnal Biomedik : JBM” An 8-year-old girl had nail and hair issues that improved without specific treatment, but fungal nail infection was hard to cure.
July 2025 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Hydrogel microneedles with special nanoparticles and growth factor improve hair growth better than minoxidil for hair loss treatment.
January 2025 in “Dermatology Review” Giant keratoacanthoma can look like squamous cell carcinoma, requiring careful diagnosis and surgical removal.
January 2026 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” A 14-year-old boy has a skin condition called nevus comedonicus, treated with tretinoin cream.
3 citations
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March 1966 in “Archives of Dermatology” Nevoid basal cell carcinomas start in the skin's top layer and hair follicles.
July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PRP may help treat hair loss, but results vary.
20 citations
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November 2014 in “JAMA dermatology” The 810-nm diode laser improves skin texture in keratosis pilaris but not redness.
1 citations
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November 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Most bald men don't protect their scalp from the sun, and doctors should encourage prevention.