5 citations
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July 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” Sunscreen spray on the scalp may be linked to a type of scarring hair loss.
2 citations
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June 2013 in “Journal of Clinical Pathology” The LMNA mutation affects skin structure even in asymptomatic carriers.
5 citations
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October 2012 in “Veterinary Pathology” A Doberman Pinscher had a rare form of autoimmune disease causing hair loss and other severe symptoms.
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January 2021 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation”
2 citations
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September 2014 in “PubMed” Low-level laser or light devices could be a cheaper, side-effect free treatment for hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
2 citations
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January 2024 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” S100A7 and IL-17 may contribute to inflammation in lichen planopilaris.
4 citations
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May 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Cicatricial pattern hair loss is likely advanced common baldness, not a type of lichen planopilaris.
15 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral minoxidil can increase or maintain hair thickness in most people with lichen planopilaris, with mild side effects.
Lichen planopilaris can occur with multiple autoimmune diseases.
64 citations
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October 2020 in “Journal of lasers in medical sciences” Low-level laser therapy shows promise but needs more research for improvement.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers found a new genetic mutation linked to a hair condition in a Japanese boy.
Low-level laser therapy may help with hair loss but needs more research.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “Dermatology online journal” A unique case showed a rare combination of two types of lichen planus on the face.
January 2012 in “RepositóriUM (Universidade do Minho)” PLA nanoparticles can effectively deliver treatments to hair follicles, showing potential for hair therapy.
1 citations
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June 2014 in “Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” A woman with discoid lupus improved with treatment after being misdiagnosed with a different hair loss condition.
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November 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics X” Desmopressin-loaded liposomes can effectively deliver drugs through the skin, improving bioavailability and patient compliance.
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October 2018 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Classic PDRN improves wound healing quality by enhancing cell migration.
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July 2021 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” Mutations in the LSS gene cause hair loss and may affect brain development, with varying severity.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers found that the Leptin receptor is a consistent marker for hair follicle dermal cells, which may help future hair research.
1 citations
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September 2020 in “Journal of dermatology” Researchers found a new mutation in the LIPH gene of a woman with a rare hair condition.
44 citations
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August 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A gene deletion in DSG4 causes sparse hair in some Pakistani families.
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September 2021 in “Physiology News” Addressing underrepresentation in Parkinson's research is crucial for better treatments and understanding.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Lymphoid-specific helicase (Lsh) is crucial for skin growth, change, and healing after injury.
1 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL” New method quickly and accurately measures dexpanthenol in hair products.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Two sisters with lipoedematous scalp suggest a genetic influence in the condition.
May 2025 in “Frontiers in Genetics” A new genetic variant in the LIPH gene causes hair growth issues in a Chinese patient.
April 2025 in “Health Science Reports” PRP treatment improved skin pigmentation and appearance in facial lichen planus pigmentosus.
Lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia are likely the same disease with different clinical appearances.
February 2016 in “Acta Medica Marisiensis” A woman with chronic hepatitis C had a rare skin condition linked to her illness.