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August 2019 in “Endokrynologia Polska” The free androgen index varies among women with different types of PCOS.
Knocking out the FGF5 gene in sheep increased wool production and hair-follicle density.
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August 2017 in “Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers” A new mutation in the FLCN gene linked to Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome was found, suggesting people with certain lung collapse should be tested for this mutation and screened for kidney and colon cancer.
January 2026 in “Biomacromolecules” A new method using nanolipogels with fucosterol can help regrow hair by targeting follicles, reducing inflammation, and improving blood flow.
November 2021 in “International Journal of Trichology” Trichoscopy is effective for diagnosing and monitoring female pattern hair loss.
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July 2023 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Familial dyskeratotic comedones are a rare, benign skin disorder that is hard to treat.
October 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Musk glands and skin in Chinese forest musk deer are closely related and share many genes.
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July 2018 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Finasteride and minoxidil mix works better for hair growth than minoxidil alone, with similar safety.
January 2026 in “China National GeneBank DataBase” Human hair follicle stem cells can help heal wounds faster.
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January 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The SAFE System for hair transplants results in low damage to follicles and could make the procedure suitable for more patients.
March 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Isotretinoin can effectively reduce symptoms of frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Mycophenolate mofetil effectively improved skin pigmentation and itching in a woman with lichen planus pigmentosus and frontal fibrosing alopecia.
The new method provides more accurate vibrational frequencies for drug molecules than traditional models.
Fgf20 helps form hair follicle structures by stopping cell division and increasing cell movement.
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January 2020 FUE is a preferred hair restoration method because it avoids large scars and offers less pain.
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January 2003 in “The FASEB Journal” Follistatin helps hair growth and cycling, while activin prevents it.
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November 2018 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” Nonshaven follicular unit extraction is a good hair transplant option that doesn't require shaving and can transplant up to 3000 grafts daily.
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Female pattern hair loss treatments vary in effectiveness and may have side effects.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fetuin A may increase collagen production and promote scarring.
FemmeBalance supplement significantly improved PMS symptoms in women.
October 2019 in “International journal of clinical & experimental dermatology” Female pattern hair loss greatly affects quality of life, especially in younger patients, those with the condition for a long time, and those with mental health issues. A more comprehensive treatment approach is suggested.
January 2023 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” Low levels of vitamin D and ferritin may increase the risk of female pattern hair loss.
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January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Fox Fordyce disease might be more common in prepubertal girls than thought and can be managed with treatment.
February 2021 in “Cureus” A woman's hair loss was initially misdiagnosed as scarring hair loss but was actually a treatable autoimmune hair loss.
Dermoscopic features can help distinguish female androgenetic alopecia from telogen effluvium and healthy controls.
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August 2018 in “Medical Journal Armed Forces India/MJAFI” Intense Pulse Light effectively reduces hair growth in faun tail nevus.
December 2023 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Follicular unit excision (FUE) is a popular hair transplant method that avoids a linear scar but has potential challenges and side effects if not done properly.
October 2012 in “Sax's Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials”
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December 1978 in “Australian Journal of Biological Sciences” Flumethasone causes wool shedding in Merino wethers, with recovery in about 60 days.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Dermatophytosis is a common cat fungal infection, usually mild but can be severe in weak or young animals.