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September 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder causing hair loss, linked to specific hair follicle antigens and genetic factors.
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February 2023 in “Journal of Personalized Medicine” Type 1 diabetes often occurs with other autoimmune diseases, and personalized treatment based on genetics can improve outcomes.
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January 2020 in “Clinical dermatology review” Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing hair and scalp disorders in people with darker skin.
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January 2019 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Transverse scalp biopsy sections help diagnose different alopecias by showing hair follicle details and inflammation patterns.
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July 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Different causes of beard hair loss have various treatments, including medications, lifestyle changes, and procedures to stimulate hair growth.
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May 2024 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata causes significant emotional and social challenges, especially with more hair loss.
March 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Botulinum Neurotoxin-A can treat acne, oily skin, rosacea, hair loss, prevent scars, relieve nerve pain, reduce excessive sweating, and manage psoriasis, but more trials are needed to confirm its effectiveness.
January 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.
April 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia causes hair thinning due to increased androgen activity, treatable with minoxidil and finasteride.
July 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” Autoimmune diseases can change hair texture, but treatment can restore it.
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June 2016 in “The anatomical record” Dogs have varying numbers of touch-sensitive Merkel cells in different skin areas, with most in the oral mucosa and facial skin, unrelated to age, sex, breed, or color.
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November 1984 in “Cell & tissue research/Cell and tissue research” Vitamin D3 affects cell differentiation in specific skin areas.
September 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A new staining method shows a special area in the hair's skin layer with lots of proteoglycans.
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September 2008 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” Low fluence photoepilation temporarily removes hair by targeting the hair follicle's pigmented area without severe damage.
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September 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Human skin cells contain Protease Nexin-1, and male hormones can decrease its levels, potentially affecting hair growth.
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September 2016 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Trichofolliculoma is a unique benign tumor mainly affecting middle-aged adults' faces, often misdiagnosed without histopathology.
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February 1999 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil increased small openings in blood vessel walls near growing hair in rats.
November 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Blinking at least 20 times per minute helps maintain eye moisture and reduce dry eye symptoms.
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May 2014 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets” The document concludes that targeting 5α-reductase, the androgen receptor, and hair growth genes, along with using compounds with anti-androgenic properties, could lead to more effective hair loss treatments.
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February 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Imiquimod cream can rarely cause temporary hair loss.
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October 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The model can effectively help diagnose meibomian gland dysfunction automatically.
May 2024 in “Scientific Reports” Androgen receptors in the mouse brain may explain cognitive and mood changes in prostate cancer treatment.
June 2023 in “Medical records-international medical journal” Decreased IGF-1R expression may contribute to sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus development.
November 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Cutting hair follicles into pieces for transplantation results in poor growth and thinner hair, and the technique is more invasive than previously thought.
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August 1999 in “Experimental Dermatology” Certain drugs can cause early hair growth in mice by affecting the nerves.
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July 2019 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” CD36-expressing dermal sheath cells help form blood vessels in hair follicles, aiding hair growth.
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January 2022 in “Frontiers in Neurology” Effective pain management in multiple sclerosis requires individualized treatment strategies.
April 2020 in “Arquivo Brasileiro De Medicina Veterinaria E Zootecnia” A horse in Brazil had seasonal hair loss possibly linked to light exposure and melatonin levels.
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November 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The new hair graft device is faster, more efficient, and reduces damage to hair follicles.
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September 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PAR-1 may play a role in hair growth regulation in human hair follicles.