June 2025 in “Frontiers in Physiology” Prostaglandin F2α may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth.
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June 2021 in “Sultan Qaboos University medical journal” Familial frontal fibrosing alopecia is rare, mostly affects women, and often occurs between sisters or mother-daughter pairs.
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July 2002 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” FPHL is a common, age-related, genetic hair loss with unclear causes and limited treatment options.
42 citations
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September 2007 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” The research found that polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has two distinct types, with one having more severe hormone and insulin issues.
August 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia may be caused by an autoimmune reaction and hormonal imbalance.
22 citations
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January 2014 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Ginsenoside F2 may help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth better than finasteride.
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July 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The pseudo 'fringe sign' can also appear in frontal fibrosing alopecia, not just in traction alopecia, showing that this condition may be more common than thought.
2 citations
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February 2025 in “Poultry Science” TBX5 gene influences feathered feet in Guangxi chickens by affecting cell growth and movement.
14 citations
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January 2014 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia can affect men's beards and leads to permanent hair loss.
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October 2012 in “Familial cancer” New therapies for Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome are being developed based on understanding the FLCN gene's role.
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February 2025 in “Journal of the Neurological Sciences” Beta-trace protein may help diagnose and predict treatment response in certain nerve disorders.
February 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A 60-year-old man with a long-term balding condition also developed a rare hair loss condition usually seen in postmenopausal women.
12 citations
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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.
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June 2021 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Experts agreed on guidelines to improve research on Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
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April 2013 in “Developmental Cell” Brg1 is crucial for hair growth and skin repair by maintaining stem cells and promoting regeneration.
155 citations
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September 2008 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” FFA is more common in postmenopausal women, can affect younger women, and may stabilize over time.
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June 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Frontal fibrosing alopecia often occurs after menopause, with delayed diagnosis and possible links to certain medications and conditions.
41 citations
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September 2011 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Panax ginseng extract helps mice grow hair.
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June 2023 in “BMC genomics” A specific gene mutation causes long hair in Angora rabbits.
6 citations
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October 2014 in “Endokrynologia Polska” Excessive hair growth is much more common in Chinese women with PCOS than in the general population.
January 2015 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” Many Korean women with female-pattern hair loss have reduced hair density at the temples.
May 2023 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” BCG site reactions after COVID-19 mRNA vaccination are mild, temporary, and likely under-reported.
7 citations
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July 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” PGA-4HGF may help treat hair loss by activating hair growth pathways and extending the hair growth phase.
1 citations
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October 2023 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” Regulating certain sex hormones may help delay facial aging.
March 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Folliculin slows hair growth, and blocking it might help treat hair loss.
72 citations
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January 1983 in “The Anatomical Record” Epidermal growth factor delays skin and hair development in mice.
January 2024 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Men with male pattern baldness have higher levels of A-FABP, which might help in early detection.
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January 2003 in “The FASEB Journal” Follistatin helps hair growth and cycling, while activin prevents it.
2 citations
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August 2022 in “Emergency medicine international” Keloid skin disorder involves abnormal fibroblast activation and immune response, linked to a group of genes including FGF11.
October 2025 in “Asian Journal of Oral Health and Allied Sciences” Autologous growth factor concentrate therapy shows promise for treating early-stage hair loss safely and effectively.