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November 2012 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” MC4R gene variants not linked to female hair loss.
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August 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hormonal imbalances may play a role in frontal fibrosing alopecia, and antiandrogenic drugs combined with steroids are currently the most effective treatment.
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April 2023 in “Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology” Melatonin helps grow more secondary hair follicles in young goats, improving cashmere production.
June 2023 in “Journal of Biosciences and Health” Healthy dogs and cats often carry skin fungi without showing symptoms, which can spread to others.
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October 2002 in “Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior” Formalin-induced pain increases testosterone breakdown in the rat brain and spinal cord.
August 2020 in “Acta medica Iranica” Bumps on the face may be an early sign of a type of hair loss called frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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February 2003 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Folliculotropic mycosis fungoides can affect the central nervous system in advanced stages.
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February 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Most patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia are postmenopausal women, and treatments like finasteride and dutasteride can improve or stabilize the condition.
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October 2004 in “Experimental Dermatology” α-MSH may help treat skin inflammation and fibrosis.
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November 2017 in “International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences” Melatonin shortens the hair growth cycle by increasing PDGFA gene expression.
December 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Hair follicle sampling is a feasible method to measure FMRP and FMR1 mRNA levels in children.
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April 1995 in “Animal Science/Animal science” Melatonin implants can change the seasonal prolactin levels and hair growth in adult cashmere goats but not in juveniles, and don't delay spring moult for better fiber harvesting.
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July 2020 in “Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition” Melatonin given to pregnant rabbits improved their babies' fur quality.
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March 2019 in “Behavioural Brain Research” Finasteride use can cause depression-like behavior in male rats.
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April 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ACTH promotes hair growth in mink, but α-MSH does not.
November 2024 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia in Bogotá mainly affects postmenopausal women, with possible links to hormonal changes and sunscreen use.
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January 2019 in “Journal of Natural Medicines” Chaga mushrooms contain compounds that may promote hair growth better than common treatments.
CG2001 is safe, well-tolerated, and a promising treatment for hair loss with fewer side effects.
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June 2020 in “Scientific reports” Melatonin stimulates the skin components of ram's scrotum during their non-breeding season.
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September 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Oral isotretinoin effectively treats yellow facial papules in frontal fibrosing alopecia patients.
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October 2021 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Cirsium japonicum flower extract increases melanin production and could help treat depigmentation conditions.
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January 2018 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” A male patient developed frontal fibrosing alopecia after antiandrogen therapy for prostate cancer.
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April 2017 in “JURNAL ILMU KEFARMASIAN INDONESIA” Pandan Wangi leaves and Noni fruit extracts can help fight dandruff-causing fungi.
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April 1965 in “General and Comparative Endocrinology” The pituitary gland controls seasonal fur color changes in weasels.
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January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Fox Fordyce disease can occur in prepubertal girls and may be underdiagnosed.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Renaming frontal fibrosing alopecia to a syndrome could improve diagnosis and treatment.
September 2023 in “Cosmoderma” Early diagnosis and treatment of favus can prevent permanent hair loss.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in Far2 mice cause hair loss due to sebaceous gland issues.
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April 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Mostly postmenopausal Caucasian women get Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, which often includes eyebrow loss and has limited treatment success.