February 2024 in “Skin research and technology” The research suggests that immune cells and a specific type of cell death called ferroptosis are involved in Frontal fibrosis alopecia.
The study concluded that Frontal fibrosing alopecia can affect younger people, is often missed in men, and may be autoimmune-related.
Clinical signs don't match inflammation levels in lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia.
March 2018 in “Dermatología Argentina” The study found that the average age of women diagnosed with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in Argentina is higher than in other countries, but their symptoms are similar.
April 2012 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” No effective treatment exists to stimulate hair growth in atrichia with papular lesions.
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January 2016 in “US endocrinology” Alopecia is not a significant predictor of thyroid disease when age and sex are considered.
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July 2019 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil was more effective than laser therapy for hair loss, and the report also highlighted the need for more research on PRP for a different hair loss condition, the impact of social media on alopecia views, and a warning on turmeric causing nail discoloration.
September 2021 in “Revista Interdisciplinar em Saúde” Oral isotretinoína effectively stabilizes frontal fibrosing alopecia.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Stabilizing HIF-1A in hair follicles may reduce oxidative stress and promote hair growth by increasing glycolysis.
August 2016 in “Journal of the Portuguese Society of Dermatology and Venereology” Two women with darker skin had both frontal hair thinning and skin discoloration.
May 2009 in “Medical and surgical dermatology/Medical & surgical dermatology” Hair and nail conditions can stabilize or improve over time, and new treatments show promise.
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June 2015 in “Pediatric dermatology” Lichen Planopilaris in teens is rare, often misdiagnosed, and responds well to steroids.
December 2025 in “Nature Communications” Skin organoids can model tuberculosis infection and help test treatments.
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March 2020 in “Advanced functional materials” Biomaterials with MSC-derived substances could improve tissue repair and have advantages over direct cell therapy.
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” Oxidative stress contributes to hair graying and loss as we age.
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” CCCA is a scarring hair loss condition mainly in African descent women, possibly caused by genetics and hairstyling, treated with gentle hair care and medications.
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May 2021 in “Science Advances” Different scaffold patterns improve wound healing and immune response in mouse skin, with aligned patterns being particularly effective.
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July 2015 in “Organogenesis” Wnt signaling is crucial for skin wound healing and reducing scars.
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January 2006 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” MRL/MpJ mice's skin wounds heal with scars, unlike their ear wounds which can regenerate.
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June 2020 in “Current Rheumatology Reports” Different types of fibroblasts play various roles in both healthy and diseased tissues, and understanding them better could improve treatments for fibrotic diseases.
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September 2013 in “PLOS ONE” Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone helps heal wounds in frog and human skin.
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June 2009 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair loss in males involves inflammation, collagen buildup, and follicle damage, with severity increasing with age and baldness duration.
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September 2017 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” A special hydrogel helps heal skin without scars and regrows hair.
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December 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Mast cells likely promote skin scarring and fibrosis, but their exact role is still unclear.
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May 2019 in “Medicinal Research Reviews” Combining stem cells and targeted treatments can improve muscle and skin healing after cleft repair.
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December 2013 in “Stem cells and development” Horse skin stem cells combined with platelet-rich plasma improve skin healing.
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June 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Chronic kidney disease can cause skin problems that affect patient quality of life, and treating these conditions can improve outcomes.
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January 2020 in “Scientific Reports” The African spiny mouse heals skin without scarring due to different protein activity compared to the common house mouse, which heals with scarring.
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February 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” The document concludes that recognizing specific histological features of different nonscarring alopecias is crucial for accurate diagnosis and understanding hair loss progression.
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October 2021 in “Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Mupirocin nanoparticle-loaded hydrogel is safe and effective for healing burn wounds.