February 2026 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Radiotherapy can cause skin fibrosis, which is often overlooked and needs better treatment and evaluation.
Live imaging helps us understand skin immune responses and develop treatments.
50 citations
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March 2000 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Alopecia Areata has no guaranteed treatment for hair regrowth, but options like corticosteroids and minoxidil are used, with future research focusing on genetic and immune therapies.
March 2019 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” A man had both alopecia areata and lichen planus, which is uncommon.
39 citations
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October 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some patients with mycosis fungoides or Sézary syndrome experience hair loss, which may be similar to alopecia areata or linked to skin lesions, possibly due to abnormal T cells, and bexarotene can help treat it.
19 citations
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November 2023 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” Synthetic melanin applied to skin speeds up wound healing.
111 citations
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November 2007 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Psoriasis skin changes are complex and might need several biopsies for a clear diagnosis.
191 citations
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May 2018 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Alopecia areata is likely an autoimmune disease with unclear triggers, involving various immune cells and molecules, and currently has no cure.
14 citations
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November 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Advanced therapies like gene, cell, and tissue engineering show promise for hair regrowth in alopecia, but their safety and effectiveness need more verification.
12 citations
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November 2003 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical diphencyprone helped regrow hair in mice and rats with a condition similar to human hair loss.
October 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Targeting specific cell interactions may help treat skin fibrosis.
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that alopecia has significant social and psychological effects, leading to a market for hair loss treatments.
58 citations
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April 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Graft-versus-host disease is a complication where donor immune cells attack the recipient's body, often affecting the skin, liver, and gastrointestinal tract.
29 citations
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May 2020 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” Immune cells help regulate hair growth, and better understanding this can improve hair loss treatments.
19 citations
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January 2021 in “Experimental dermatology” Acne inversa is an epithelial-driven disease where inflammation is caused by cyst rupture, and treatments should focus on preventing tendril growth for better results.
2 citations
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May 2019 in “Advances in wound care” Blood-derived CD34+ cells speed up healing, reduce scarring, and regrow hair in skin wounds.
1 citations
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March 2024 in “Signal transduction and targeted therapy” NF-κB signaling is crucial in many diseases and can be targeted for new treatments.
278 citations
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March 2013 in “Gut” Anti-IL-12/IL-23 antibody therapy effectively treats psoriasiform skin lesions in IBD patients.
4 citations
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November 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology” Hamilton scale imprecise, hair shaft diameter decreases, stem cell transplant regrows hair, ECP ineffective for alopecia areata universalis.
10 citations
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April 2013 in “Veterinary dermatology” A new skin disease in four Labrador retrievers responded well to immunosuppressive treatment.
March 2015 in “Zagazig University Medical Journal” Damage to hair follicle stem cells may cause permanent hair loss and scarring in PCA.
January 2015 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” A protein combining parathyroid hormone and collagen helped hair regrow in mice with a hair loss condition.
32 citations
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March 2014 in “PLOS ONE” Mice lacking fibromodulin have disrupted healing patterns, leading to abnormal skin repair and scarring.
25 citations
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July 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” Cholesterol balance is important for hair health, and problems with it can lead to hair loss conditions.
50 citations
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January 2016 in “The FEBS journal” RANK is a key target in breast cancer treatment due to its role in tumor growth and bone metastasis.
14 citations
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March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Symmetrical Acrokeratoderma (SAK) may be a unique skin condition in China, lacking specific treatment and needing long-term monitoring.
3 citations
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September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” CBD can either promote or inhibit hair growth depending on the concentration used.
September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Human hair follicles have a unique way of using energy and might use the Cori cycle; blocking CCR5 could help treat hair loss.
September 2022 in “Dermatology and therapy” Contact immunotherapy might help treat various skin conditions, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness.
72 citations
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January 2023 in “International Journal of Biological Sciences” Engineered exosomes show promise for improving wound healing but face challenges in clinical use.