March 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” A woman's progressive hair loss was correctly diagnosed as a rare condition called fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution after initially being mistaken for a more common type.
Scarring alopecia, a type of hair loss, is most common in females under 35, often caused by discoid lupus erythematosus and pseudopelade of Brocq. Skin punch biopsy and histopathology are key to identifying its cause.
January 2022 in “Indian journal of drugs in dermatology” Oral minoxidil helps with hair growth but needs more research to fully understand its effectiveness and safety.
Ostrich antibodies can help restore hair growth in people with a specific type of hair loss, increasing hair count by 71% on average.
January 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking certain pathways with kinase inhibitors may help treat cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
January 2026 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” miR-5110 affects alpaca pigmentation by altering specific gene expressions.
DNA methylation affects BMP7 gene expression, influencing cell growth in Hu sheep.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Blocking the protein CXCL12 with a specific antibody can increase hair growth in common hair loss conditions.
Justicia procumbens extract may help prevent hair loss and improve hair thickness and shine in a type of hair loss condition.
Four natural compounds were found to promote hair growth effectively.
January 2023 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” Low oxygen conditions improve how well certain stem cells from embryos can make hair grow longer and faster.
April 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia causes hair thinning due to increased androgen activity, treatable with minoxidil and finasteride.
December 2025 in “JGH Open” Early diagnosis and treatment with corticosteroids can improve outcomes in Cronkhite–Canada syndrome.
November 2025 in “Cancer Cell International” Cancer-associated fibroblasts promote tumor growth in skin cancer.
January 2019 in “International Journal of Immunology Research” CCL 27 levels are similar in people with and without alopecia areata.
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June 2021 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Experts agreed on guidelines to improve research on Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
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May 2020 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” ADSC-CE treatment safely increases hair density and thickness in androgenetic alopecia patients.
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September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
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January 1970 Precise objectives can improve student achievement in health education.
January 2025 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society” Both cryotherapy and FCO2 laser are effective and safe for treating patchy alopecia areata.
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June 2012 in “BMC Research Notes” The HGCA tool helps identify genes that work together by analyzing their co-expression patterns.
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March 2020 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” A substance called TCQA could potentially darken hair by activating certain genes and increasing melanin.
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October 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Comma hairs are a specific sign of tinea capitis when viewed with videodermatoscopy.
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March 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Certain genes are linked to the risk of developing Alopecia Areata.
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March 2002 in “Molecular and cellular biology” Mutant CDP/Cux protein causes hair defects and reduced male fertility in mice.
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February 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” More research is needed to understand and treat cicatricial alopecias.
January 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Serial Excision Technique improves appearance and quality of life for cicatricial alopecia patients.
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June 2015 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A patient with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome improved with nutritional support and steroids, but early diagnosis is key due to high mortality.
October 2023 in “Applied materials today” New treatment for hair loss using special microneedles shows promise in reducing inflammation and promoting hair growth.
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April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Melanocyte-associated antigens may play a key role in alopecia areata and could be targets for new treatments.