January 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” FFA and FAPD might be related or stages of the same disease.
January 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Early diagnosis and targeted anti-inflammatory treatments can improve outcomes in androgenetic alopecia with perifollicular inflammation and fibrosis.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scientists found a new type of skin cell that could help with skin repair and these cells work better with a certain protein.
May 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The research found proteins in human skin cells that help with wound healing and hair growth, which could lead to new treatments.
EDM is better for isolating and growing human foreskin fibroblasts, and PPP helps repair UVB damage.
March 2022 in “Más dermatología” Chronic lupus and frontal fibrosing alopecia can occur together, but their connection is unclear.
September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Different types of human skin cells respond uniquely to various colors and doses of light, which could lead to specialized light treatments for skin conditions.
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February 2014 in “PLoS ONE” Topical rapamycin may effectively treat fibrous papules on the face.
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July 2007 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hair follicle bulge cells don't help skin regrow after glucocorticoid damage; interfollicular epidermis cells do.
January 2026 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” Engineered nanovesicles from hair follicle stem cells enable scarless healing of infected wounds.
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November 2020 in “American Journal Of Pathology” Integrin β1 is crucial for liver structure and function, preventing fibrosis.
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April 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CD34 is a marker for isolating stem-like cells in mouse hair follicles.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” Scalp tissue micrografts can effectively treat hair loss by increasing hair density and thickness.
November 2025 in “The Journal of Immunology” BTNL2 helps protect hair follicles from immune attacks, which could aid in treating alopecia areata.
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April 2018 in “Trends in Molecular Medicine” Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia may help us understand hair follicle stem cell disorders and suggest new treatments.
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July 2024 in “Materials Today Communications” The FN3-Alg hydrogel effectively heals irregular wounds and promotes hair growth.
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August 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Skin stem cells help create protective immune cells during wound healing.
April 2025 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Older mice heal wounds without scars due to special fibroblasts.
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August 2024 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” The ATAN-Met hydrogel helps heal infected diabetic wounds by promoting tissue regeneration and fighting bacteria.
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November 2007 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Early diagnosis of frontal fibrosing alopecia is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
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May 2002 in “Oral Microbiology and Immunology” Testosterone increases cell growth and reduces IL-6 in gum cells.
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January 2019 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” The conclusion is that fat tissue in the skin is a new finding in Frontal fibrosing alopecia and may contribute to hair follicle and muscle degeneration.
January 2019 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” Hair follicles and skin structures were successfully regenerated in the lab using specific cell arrangements and mechanical conditions.
June 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” ILC1-like cells can cause alopecia areata by attacking hair follicles.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Arg1+ macrophages may play a role in causing alopecia areata.
January 2012 in “Zhongguo shengwuzhipinxue zazhi” The material improved facial wrinkles and skin appearance.
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January 2020 in “PubMed” Adding insulin-like growth factor 1 and bone marrow-derived stem cells to a collagen-chitosan scaffold helps wounds heal faster and regrows hair follicles.
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September 2024 in “Pharmaceuticals” Silk fibroin nanofibers may help heal diabetic wounds, but more research is needed.