December 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” AP-2α and AP-2β proteins are essential for healthy adult skin and hair.
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May 2026 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” JAK1 inhibitor may effectively treat alopecia areata when TNF-α inhibitors and corticosteroids fail.
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April 2014 in “Journal of Dietary Supplements” CARI ONE helps start hair growth and makes hair follicles bigger and more numerous.
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September 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Baricitinib was effective in regrowing hair in patients with different levels of alopecia areata severity.
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July 2025 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” Vepdegestrant may become the first FDA-approved PROTAC degrader, marking a new era in drug development.
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October 2009 in “Anti-Cancer Agents in Medicinal Chemistry” New curcumin analogues help fight prostate cancer by breaking down androgen receptors.
February 2026 in “The Plant Journal” ADF8 and ADF11 help root hairs grow by responding to hormones and environmental signals.
January 2025 in “Dermatology Review” Artefactual skin disorder involves self-inflicted skin lesions linked to mental health issues, needing combined medical and psychological treatment.
Acitretin improved monilethrix symptoms temporarily, but they returned after stopping treatment.
July 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Certain gut bacteria may protect against alopecia areata, while others may increase the risk.
March 2024 in “Nutrients” Alopecia Areata is linked to specific gut bacteria and metabolites, indicating a complex gut microbiome.
February 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Upadacitinib improves life quality for Alopecia Areata patients without worsening skin issues.
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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.
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July 2004 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Overexpressing SSAT enzyme reduces prostate tumor growth in mice.
March 1998 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Eccrine gland activity may be linked to alopecia areata.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Squaric acid dibutylester helps hair growth by increasing certain immune cells in the skin.
September 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Tofacitinib helped a woman regrow her hair without relapses after other treatments failed.
July 2022 in “Media Dermato Venereologica Indonesiana” The combination of PRP and triamcinolone injections improved hair growth in a man with alopecia areata.
October 2025 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” Zinc treatment improved skin and hair issues in a boy with a zinc-related condition.
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April 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Gut bacteria differences may influence alopecia areata.
January 2026 in “Al-Furat Journal for Health and Medical Sciences” Enterococcus faecalis may be linked to the severity of alopecia areata.
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April 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ACTH promotes hair growth in mink, but α-MSH does not.
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April 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document suggests "anisotrichosis" as a new term for hair thickness variation in common baldness.
July 1998 in “Annals of saudi medicine/Annals of Saudi medicine” A misdiagnosed case of HAIR-AN syndrome led to unnecessary surgeries and highlighted the importance of correct diagnosis and treatment.
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June 1950 in “American journal of diseases of children” Aminopterin was somewhat effective in acute lymphoblastic leukemia in children but did not increase survival time.
Activin A and Follistatin affect how mouse hair follicles grow.
Pangolin scales evolved for protection, hardening with age, due to keratin gene diversification.
February 2026 in “Advanced Science” TTNPB helps turn stem cells into neural stem cells, improving depression-like behaviors in rats.
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April 2023 in “Nano Biomedicine and Engineering” Silver nanoparticles made from jackfruit leaf extract are effective against bacteria and fungi.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Baricitinib may effectively treat sudden hair whitening and regrowth in some cases.