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January 2005 in “Dermatology” A new method for studying hair follicles is easier and more precise, useful for hair loss and cancer treatment research.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Wnt and SHH pathways help form hair follicles by coordinating cell processes.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Targeting immune pathways like JAK/STAT may help treat frontal fibrosing alopecia.
December 2016 in “Anales del sistema sanitario de Navarra” Frontal fibrosing alopecia is increasing, especially in postmenopausal women, and treatment with finasteride can improve it.
November 2008 in “Medical & surgical dermatology” A device was made in 2008 to measure hair loss severity. Other findings include: frizzy mutation in mice isn't related to Fgfr2, C/EBPx marks preadipocytes, Cyclosporin A speeds up hair growth in mice, blocking plasmin and metalloproteinases hinders healing, hyperbaric oxygen helps ischemic wound healing, amniotic membranes heal wounds better than polyurethane foam, rhVEGF165 from a fibrin matrix improves tissue flap viability and induces VEGF-R2 expression, and bFGF enhances wound healing and reduces scarring in rabbits.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Immune system changes may contribute to female pattern hair loss.
2 citations
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November 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fluocinolone acetonide slows down hair follicle stem cells but speeds up skin cell growth in mice.
106 citations
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March 2014 in “BioEssays” We need more research to better understand human hair follicle stem cells for improved treatments for hair loss and skin cancer.
32 citations
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September 1996 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” 6 citations
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September 1996 in “Archives of Dermatological Research”
Fructus Psoraleae may help treat hair loss by inhibiting 5-α reductase and affecting the Nrf2-Keap1 pathway.
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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.
April 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fibronectin is essential for hair follicle regeneration by supporting stem cells.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new tool helps study hair follicle cells to develop better treatments for hair disorders.
January 2004 in “Enshou saisei” Follistatin is important for hair growth and could help treat hair loss.
26 citations
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December 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain genes are linked to wool follicle structure and function, but not hair cycle regulation.
179 citations
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December 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some postmenopausal women with frontal fibrosing alopecia stopped losing hair with finasteride treatment, hinting at a possible hormonal cause.
August 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia may be caused by an autoimmune reaction and hormonal imbalance.
January 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” The document's conclusion cannot be provided because the content is not available.
23 citations
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October 2018 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” The current understanding of frontal fibrosing alopecia involves immune, genetic, hormonal factors, and possibly environmental triggers, but more research is needed for effective treatments.
August 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” FGF18 controls hair cycle rest and growth phases.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) boosts hair growth and human scalp hair follicles have their own growth hormone system.
1 citations
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December 2017 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Frontal fibrosing alopecia can mimic traction alopecia but has distinct features like facial papules and eyebrow thinning.
December 2023 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Brownish halos around axillary hair can help diagnose frontal fibrosing alopecia.
December 2018 in “International journal of women’s dermatology” FFA in young women is often missed, and no single treatment works best.
43 citations
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January 2016 in “Cellular physiology and biochemistry” Epidermal Growth Factor helps hair follicle cells grow and move by activating a specific cell signaling pathway.
April 2021 in “Aktuelle Dermatologie” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a type of hair loss that mainly affects postmenopausal women, has unclear causes, and lacks evidence-based treatments.
39 citations
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July 1993 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” FGF and EGF are crucial for hair follicle development and growth.
2 citations
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January 2016 in “Dermatology online journal” A 46-year-old man was diagnosed with frontal fibrosing alopecia, a condition usually seen in postmenopausal women.
August 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Stress causes hair loss by making the body produce cortisol, which stops hair cells from growing.