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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.
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October 2008 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a slowly progressing hair loss condition, likely underdiagnosed, with ineffective treatments, needing more research to understand it fully.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Oral difelikefalin significantly reduces itch in notalgia paresthetica.
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March 2019 in “Journal of cellular physiology” Platelet lysate is a promising, cost-effective option for regenerative medicine with potential clinical applications.
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January 2011 in “International journal of trichology” Accurate diagnosis of APL is crucial to avoid unnecessary treatments.
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April 2024 in “Cellular and Molecular Biology” Injectable platelet-rich fibrin is better than platelet-rich plasma for promoting hair growth.
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August 2011 in “The EMBO Journal” The enzyme PA-PLA1α is important for proper hair follicle development.
January 2025 in “Indian Journal of Dermatopathology and Diagnostic Dermatology” Dermoscopy helps diagnose rare GLPLS in males.
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November 2018 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Combining different treatments works best for female hair loss.
March 2026 in “Preprints.org” Plerixafor may help treat pigmentation disorders by promoting skin repigmentation.
July 2007 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” The BASP classification is a detailed system for categorizing hair loss in both men and women, but it may be complex for beginners and not fully suitable for grading female hair loss.
October 2023 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” Early diagnosis of GLPLS is crucial to prevent complications, but scarring alopecia is irreversible.
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March 2020 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Finasteride shows promise for female hair loss, but more research needed.
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April 2014 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Foreign-body granuloma may be a marker for late-stage Lichen Planopilaris and should be considered in diagnosis.
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January 2016 in “Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” Female pattern hair loss is more common among Indian women than previously believed.
4 citations
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May 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Cicatricial pattern hair loss is likely advanced common baldness, not a type of lichen planopilaris.
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January 2015 in “Case reports in medicine” A baby was diagnosed with IFAP syndrome due to a new genetic mutation, showing severe skin and developmental issues.
September 2003 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” GLABRA2 gene controls root-hair growth by regulating phospholipid signaling.
December 2025 in “Aesthetic Cosmetology and Medicine” Injectable platelet-rich fibrin therapy improved hair and scalp conditions in women with excessive hair loss.
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September 2008 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” Low fluence photoepilation temporarily removes hair by targeting the hair follicle's pigmented area without severe damage.
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March 2008 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” GLI2 increases follistatin production in human skin cells.
16 citations
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October 2021 in “Techniques in Coloproctology” Using SVF enriched with PRP in surgery for certain fistulas is effective and safe.
August 2023 in “JAAD Case Reports” A woman with lupus experienced hair regrowth after treatment, but hair transplantation is not advised for her condition.
6 citations
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November 1996 in “Archives of Dermatology” A man's relapsed leprosy was successfully treated with the antibiotic sparfloxacin.
August 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Pruritus is common in LPP and FFA, worsened by heat and stress, and relieved by cold, affecting quality of life.
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September 2018 in “Frontiers in Plant Science” BcFLA1 protein is crucial for root hair growth in response to low phosphate in Brassica carinata.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Fibrosing alopecia starts earlier in Latin American men and often looks like common male pattern baldness.
23 citations
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September 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Injectable Platelet-Rich Fibrin (I-PRF) showed positive results for treating hair loss, skin texture, wrinkles, and wounds.
January 2022 in “Дерматологія та венерологія” Frontal fibrosing alopecia causes hair loss along the frontal hairline, mainly in postmenopausal women, and needs better treatments.
April 2017 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” Female pattern hair loss greatly harms women's mental health and social life.