29 citations
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September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Hair disorders are caused by a complex mix of biology, genetics, hormones, and environmental factors, affecting hair growth and leading to conditions like alopecia.
17 citations
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November 2018 in “Dermatology” Most patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia had facial bumps, with Hispanic/Latino and premenopausal women being more affected, suggesting a more severe condition.
17 citations
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October 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” No treatment has been proven to effectively stop hair loss or regrow hair in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and more research is needed.
14 citations
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April 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Health” Some treatments can stabilize Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, but more research is needed to find effective treatments, and hair transplants often fail.
12 citations
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January 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Two patients with skin lupus were mistakenly thought to have a different scalp condition but improved with lupus treatment.
9 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of Dermatology” Asian patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia often lose eyebrow hair and respond well to combined antiandrogen or antimalarial and topical treatments.
9 citations
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August 2018 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Most patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia are middle-aged women, often have thyroid disease, and some treatments can help stabilize the condition.
8 citations
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September 2011 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Most treatments for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia are ineffective, but early anti-inflammatory therapy may help and the condition may stabilize over time.
6 citations
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July 2023 in “Spine Surgery and Related Research” PRP shows promise for spinal pain but needs more guidelines before widespread use.
3 citations
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November 2020 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Early diagnosis and combination therapy, especially with finasteride and dutasteride, are key to managing Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia effectively.
2 citations
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April 2023 in “Cutis” More inclusive research is needed to effectively treat frontal fibrosing alopecia in Black patients.
1 citations
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May 2024 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia needs better diagnostics and treatments, with dutasteride showing promise.
1 citations
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October 2019 in “Medicina UPB” Multiple treatment comparison meta-analyses help doctors make better decisions by comparing different interventions.
January 2026 in “Microsystems & Nanoengineering” Research on silica-based nanobiomaterials for tissue regeneration is rapidly growing, with China leading in volume and the U.S. excelling in impact.
October 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” ChatGPT 4.0 and Gemini 1.5 Flash are effective for educating patients about androgenetic alopecia, while Deepseek R1 is less reliable.
September 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Activated PRP effectively increases hair density and reduces hair loss in alopecia.
January 2023 in “Åbo Akademi University Research Portal” Vimentin is crucial for wound healing, cell growth, and managing immune responses.
November 2020 in “Elsevier eBooks” Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.
January 2019 in “LASER THERAPY” Laser technologies improve medical treatments and outcomes.
33 citations
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September 2018 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” Human hair shafts inhibit Gram-positive bacteria growth but not Gram-negative bacteria.
June 2026 in “Preprints.org” Atorvastatin in a keratin hydrogel may help treat skin scars effectively.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Surgery Case Reports” Bezoars can cause serious digestive issues and need early imaging and surgery for effective treatment.
June 2026 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” FUE is effective for improving hair regrowth and appearance in scarred areas.
August 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Dupilumab successfully treated a woman's alopecia areata and bullous pemphigoid, leading to full hair regrowth and symptom resolution.
May 2023 in “Elsevier eBooks” Scarring alopecia causes permanent hair loss, and treatment aims to reduce inflammation and stop it from getting worse.
July 2019 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Alopecia areata can show unusual red-dotted vessels and dithranol treatment may mask typical patterns.
45 citations
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October 2015 in “BMC Genomics” Chicken feather growth involves specific genes and shares similarities with hair development.
1 citations
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December 2019 in “Medical Journal of Dr D Y Patil Vidyapeeth” A rare adrenal gland tumor can cause unusual symptoms due to hormone changes.
6 citations
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June 2024 in “Medical Review” Biliary fibrosis is crucial in liver diseases and understanding it can help prevent and treat these conditions.