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December 2002 in “Tissue Antigens” A specific gene change is linked to severe hair loss.
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December 1968 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 114 citations
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October 2006 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The new clobetasol propionate foam is effective and safe for treating alopecia areata.
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November 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tofacitinib helped regrow hair in most adolescents with alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
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June 2004 in “Development” FGF signaling is crucial for starting feather development in chicken embryos.
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December 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Tofacitinib shows promise for treating severe hair loss in adults and teens, with many experiencing regrowth, but hair loss returns when treatment stops.
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May 2021 in “Annals of the rheumatic diseases” Tofacitinib is a promising treatment for children with rheumatic diseases.
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September 2013 in “The FASEB Journal” Losing Memo protein shortens lifespan and affects health.
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July 2023 in “Nature Medicine” The FDA approved a new Pfizer drug for hair loss in teens.
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June 2025 in “Molecules” Mediterranean Erica plants may help with inflammation, infections, and weight loss due to their bioactive compounds.
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July 2020 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” A protein called ectodysplasin-A2 increases a hair growth inhibitor in balding cells, which could be a target for hair loss treatment.
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October 2015 in “Medicina Clínica (english Edition)” Recombinant human epidermal growth factor is versatile, effective, and safe for long-term skin and mucosal treatments.
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June 2014 in “Experimental Cell Research” EGF–FGF2 helps mouse stem cells grow and become more like nerve cells.
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July 2012 in “BMJ” FFA can be mistaken for rosacea, requiring specific treatment for accurate diagnosis and management.
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June 2017 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A critically ill boy experienced hair loss likely due to the stress of his medical treatments, but his hair regrew completely in 1.5 months.