August 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tofacitinib may help hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
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April 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” A patient with alopecia had hair regrowth with tofacitinib but developed a skin reaction, choosing to continue the treatment despite the side effect.
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June 2023 in “Journal of cell science” Mutations in iRhom2 affect hair and skin in mice and are linked to esophageal cancer, with ADAM17 playing a crucial role.
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January 2012 in “Cell stem cell” TGF-β2 helps activate hair follicle stem cells by counteracting BMP signals.
December 2023 in “American journal of medical genetics. Part A” A new syndrome was linked to two new genetic changes in the MBTPS1 gene in a 14-year-old girl.
January 2022 in “Figshare” Melatonin affects when and how certain genes work during the growth of goat hair follicles.
November 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Scientists made a mouse that shows how a specific protein in the skin changes and affects hair growth and shape.
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December 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Forsythiaside A helps protect cells and liver from damage by reducing oxidative stress and boosting antioxidants.
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September 2018 in “Nature Communications” A certain smell receptor in hair follicles can affect hair growth when activated by a synthetic sandalwood scent.
January 2022 in “Figshare” Melatonin affects when and how certain genes work during the growth of goat hair follicles.
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December 1988 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
June 2013 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” FGF9 from certain cells can trigger new hair growth during wound healing, but humans have fewer of these cells, which may limit hair regrowth.
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February 2008 in “Stem Cells and Development” Seven genes are highly expressed in both germ-line and hematopoietic stem cells.
January 1996 in “Studia iuridica” Two new gene mutations cause a rare hair disorder.
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August 2022 in “International journal of women’s dermatology” Botox injections may be a safe and effective way to treat severe, itchy skin disease when other treatments fail.
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June 2007 in “The Plant Journal” GhDET2 is crucial for cotton fiber growth.
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June 2007 in “Journal of Statistical Planning and Inference” The flexible fixed-sequence testing method allows for more effective evaluation of multiple goals in a clinical trial while controlling the risk of false positives.
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June 2022 in “Biophysical Journal” TGF-β and TNF influence hair follicle cell fate, with TNF being more effective in triggering cell death.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” Tofacitinib improved hair regrowth and quality of life in children with alopecia areata, with mild side effects.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The Fas/FasL pathway may play a role in alopecia areata.
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November 1997 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Mouse high-glycine/tyrosine proteins have distinct patterns in hair follicles, peaking at specific hair cycle days.
16 citations
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June 2018 in “JAAD case reports” A JAK inhibitor improved both severe hair loss and chronic skin disease in one patient.
33 citations
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September 2020 in “Current Rheumatology Reports” Targeting adipocyte-to-mesenchymal transition could help treat fibrosis.
14 citations
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May 2020 in “Archiv für Tierzucht” Researchers identified genes that may affect hair growth in Cashmere goats.
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July 2012 in “Genesis” The Megsin-Cre transgene is a new tool for genetic manipulation in the skin and upper digestive tract.
May 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” Tofacitinib effectively treated severe hair loss in a patient who didn't respond to other treatments.
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January 2021 in “Mediators of Inflammation” 15d‐PGJ2 cream protects against UVB-induced skin damage in mice.
January 2002 in “Agritrop (Cirad)” The hr gene is linked to hair loss in Valle del Belice sheep.
January 2026 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” FGF-7 helps hair grow by activating hair follicles and is a promising target for hair loss treatments.