5 citations
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January 2004 in “Japanese journal of geriatrics” Male hormones can cause hair loss, but treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride can help, and targeting TGF-B1 could be a future solution.
3 citations
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August 2020 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” Tofacitinib treatment significantly improved a patient's psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and alopecia universalis.
3 citations
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April 2016 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A young man was diagnosed with trichoepitheliomas, causing thick skin and hair loss.
2 citations
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January 2010 in “Case Reports in Medicine” Relapsing polychondritis might be linked to alopecia areata due to immune system factors.
August 2025 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Experts created guidelines for who in Australia can get subsidized JAK inhibitor therapy for alopecia areata.
April 2022 in “Indexia revista médico - científica” Alopecia causes sudden hair loss, possibly due to genetic, environmental, or immune factors.
March 2020 in “QJM: An International Journal of Medicine” Standard intralesional corticosteroids are the best treatment for patchy alopecia areata.
April 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tofacitinib helped a person with total body hair loss grow hair again without bad side effects.
5 citations
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June 2019 in “Open Forum Infectious Diseases” Six African American women experienced hair loss after switching to a new HIV medication.
2 citations
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January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” Higher social status is linked to earlier diagnosis and better treatment results for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in women.
August 2023 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Experts recommend personalized treatment plans for best outcomes in managing Alopecia Areata.
June 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” Changing hair follicle identity could potentially reverse balding.
157 citations
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April 1994 in “Clinical endocrinology” Androgens can cause hair growth in some areas and hair loss on the scalp.
115 citations
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September 2012 in “Experimental Dermatology” Androgens have complex effects on hair growth, promoting it in some areas but causing hair loss in others, and our understanding of this is still evolving.
49 citations
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March 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The hHa7 gene is regulated by androgens in certain body hair, not scalp hair.
10 citations
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March 2008 in “DMW - Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift” Estrogen treatments can cause unwanted effects in men and should be used cautiously.
1 citations
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November 1992 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” FUE is a popular hair restoration method that uses body hair and leaves no scars.
15 citations
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February 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Skin ultrasonography and MRI have advanced, improving cancer treatment and cosmetic procedures.
6 citations
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February 2024 in “JAAD International” ChatGPT is preferred for creating dermatology patient handouts, but all models can be useful with oversight.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Dermatologists can detect smaller hair density changes than previously thought.
41 citations
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March 1998 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” The enzyme that changes testosterone to a stronger form is mostly found in the part of the hair follicle called the dermal papilla.
61 citations
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December 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Steroid sulfatase in hair follicles may be a target for treating hair loss.
30 citations
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November 2013 in “PLOS ONE” Androgen receptor signaling causes early aging of cells important for hair growth by damaging their DNA.
23 citations
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February 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A rare type of skin lymphoma was identified, affecting hair follicles and sweat glands.
15 citations
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May 2002 in “PubMed” Hormones, especially DHT, affect hair loss and growth, and targeting specific enzymes may help treat hair loss.
July 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” A woman experienced excessive hair growth after using a hair loss treatment with minoxidil.
July 2025 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” Stress affects skin health, and mental health support is crucial for patients with skin conditions.
Media coverage led to more dermatologists prescribing low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss.
March 2017 in “Drug delivery letters” Dr. Jia-You Fang is a highly experienced researcher in drug delivery and related fields, with numerous publications and international collaborations.
October 2004 in “Veterinary dermatology” Veterinary Dermatology improved its impact and ranking, expanded content, planned online submissions, and emphasized the need for better-designed clinical trials.