316 citations
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June 2004 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Microspheres about 1.5 micrometers in size can best penetrate hair follicles, potentially reaching important stem cells.
September 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Finasteride was more effective than hydroxychloroquine in treating frontal fibrosing alopecia.
3 citations
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September 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” Women with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia have more wrinkles near their ears than similar aged women without the condition.
January 2026 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Folliculotropic Mycosis Fungoides requires stage-based treatment, with early stages using skin therapies and advanced stages needing aggressive treatments.
A hair transplant using hair from the back of the head and pubic area was successful in creating a feminine hairline for a male-to-female transgender person.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” A new hair restoration technology was found to effectively increase hair thickness, density, and growth, while reducing hair loss and improving scalp health, with no side effects.
1 citations
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August 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Farudodstat may help treat alopecia areata by protecting hair follicles.
13 citations
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January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” FAPD is a possible diagnosis for hair loss in patients of color and requires multiple evaluations for accurate diagnosis.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Oral difelikefalin significantly reduces itch in notalgia paresthetica.
5 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of Academic Research in Medicine” FAI is a reliable marker for identifying and monitoring hyperandrogenism in obese adolescent females with PCOS.
January 2020 in “Clinical Case Reports and Reviews” Lupus and frontal fibrosing alopecia may share a common cause.
July 2024 in “Clinical Case Reports” Recognizing rare hair loss patterns in young females can improve understanding and treatment.
25 citations
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April 2008 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” EFFC might be common but underreported.
30 citations
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January 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution is a hair loss condition often confused with other types, requiring early treatment but usually not resulting in significant hair regrowth.
7 citations
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September 2013 in “Familial cancer” Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome is a rare genetic condition causing skin lesions, lung cysts, and a higher chance of kidney cancer.
3 citations
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February 2022 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Early onset female hair loss is linked to lower hair density, scalp issues, and certain genetic factors.
17 citations
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September 2010 in “Pediatric dermatology” A 15-year-old with KID syndrome developed a rare skin condition called PEHFN.
January 2017 in “PRISM (University of Calgary)” Unique genes in hair follicle cells help tissue regeneration.
77 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document concludes that follicular unit transplantation offers more natural results and better graft survival than older hair transplant methods.
1 citations
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October 2023 in “Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association” Folliculotropic mycosis fungoides can occur in children and is diagnosed with specific tests, but often stays in early stages with treatment.
Finasteride and low-level laser therapy are similarly effective for frontal pattern hair loss.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” FUE effectively corrects poorly designed hairlines in men with androgenetic alopecia.
June 2024 in “Journal of Dermatology & Cosmetology” The FUL hair restoration technique is better for aesthetics and causes less scarring.
August 2021 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Children under 10 can experience hair thinning without hormone issues, and it may improve with treatment.
Frontal fibrosing alopecia can be managed with personalized combination therapies, but no cure exists yet.
2 citations
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December 2018 Alopecia frontal fibrosante affects facial vellus hair and can be diagnosed with dermatoscopy.
14 citations
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January 2018 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Upper eyelid hyperpigmentation can help diagnose facial lichen planus pigmentosus in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia.
130 citations
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August 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Human hair follicle organ culture is a useful model for hair research with potential for studying hair biology and testing treatments.
36 citations
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February 1998 in “Journal of Anatomy” Fibre optic confocal imaging can visualize skin layers, blood vessels, and nerves in live mice.
January 2021 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Follicular unit extraction successfully restored hair growth in a leprosy patient without disease relapse.