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March 2011 in “Veterinary Dermatology” FGF18 is present in beagle dog hair follicles, mainly in the inner root sheath.
April 2023 in “World Journal Of Advanced Research and Reviews” Cosmetic products or emotional factors might contribute to Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and trichoscopy is useful for diagnosis.
August 2024 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Mesotherapy with dutasteride improves hair growth and reduces symptoms in frontal fibrosing alopecia.
January 2025 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” Peficitinib can turn human fibroblasts into cells that help grow hair.
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September 2017 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Systemic photodynamic therapy can effectively treat stubborn folliculitis decalvans with few side effects.
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June 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some treatments for folliculitis decalvans work well, with tetracyclines and a mix of rifampicin and clindamycin being most effective.
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March 2024 in “Genes & Diseases” EBF1 controls hair type and length.
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October 2016 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” FFA in men, often mistaken for other hair loss types, may be more common than thought and needs larger studies for confirmation.
FGF5 spliceosomes inhibit rabbit hair growth by affecting gene expression.
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February 2023 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia”
August 2021 in “Acta Haematologica Polonica” Folliculotropic mycosis fungoides has a worse prognosis than other types, with survival rates varying significantly based on subtype and organ involvement.
November 2025 in “Contact Dermatitis” Avoiding salicylates improved skin issues and stabilized hair loss in a woman with frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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October 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” New treatments for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia show promise, especially finasteride and dutasteride, with most patients seeing improvement or stabilization.
April 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fibronectin is essential for hair follicle regeneration by supporting stem cells.
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April 2010 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Frontal fibrosing alopecia can cause sudden hair loss on limbs, similar to scalp hair loss.
Basaloid follicular hamartoma is a rare, benign skin growth often misdiagnosed.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Finasteride helps female-pattern hair loss.
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January 1999 in “Journal of cutaneous laser therapy” Diode laser effectively treats pseudofolliculitis barbae.
September 2024 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” Fahr syndrome causes brain calcification and is managed by treating symptoms and underlying issues.
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January 2008 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” KFSD can be linked to acne keloidalis nuchae and tufted hair folliculitis.
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March 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Adalimumab improved folliculitis decalvans in most patients.
May 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Frontal fibrosing alopecia can be diagnosed by examining facial areas and treated with specific medications to stop its progression.
September 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” The document says doctors should identify and treat Frontal fibrosing alopecia medically before considering surgery, as treatments often don't work well.
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September 2013 in “Familial cancer” Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome is a rare genetic condition causing skin lesions, lung cysts, and a higher chance of kidney cancer.
November 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” The 595-nm pulsed dye laser effectively reduces symptoms of EFFC with minimal side effects.
Newly designed proteins can effectively degrade specific proteins in cells, offering a potential new therapy method.
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April 2019 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” 5-α-reductase inhibitors, intralesional steroids, and hydroxychloroquine are the most effective treatments for frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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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March 2013 in “The American journal of dermatopathology/American journal of dermatopathology” Birt–Hogg–Dubé Syndrome requires genetic testing for accurate diagnosis due to its similarities with tuberous sclerosis.