38 citations
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” The document concluded that more research is needed to find the best treatment for Frontal fibrosing alopecia.
4 citations
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February 2018 in “Annales de Dermatologie et de Vénéréologie” Onychomatricome is a benign nail tumor with specific dermoscopic features that help distinguish it from cancer.
1 citations
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April 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Recurrent NICF is a rare skin condition with unclear causes, involving follicle inflammation and crystal deposits.
34 citations
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June 2020 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Frontal fibrosing alopecia is linked to increased immune system activity and reduced stem cells, suggesting early treatment targeting this pathway might prevent hair follicle damage.
May 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” The woman has a rare skin condition called follicular Dowling-Degos disease, which has limited treatment options.
2 citations
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October 2018 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Tofacitinib helps mice grow more hair by increasing noggin and BMP4 levels, possibly better than minoxidil.
2 citations
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December 2018 Alopecia frontal fibrosante affects facial vellus hair and can be diagnosed with dermatoscopy.
9 citations
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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.
June 2025 in “Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine” High-frequency ultrasound effectively evaluates and diagnoses frontal fibrosing alopecia.
33 citations
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August 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Lack of small, fine hair on the front hairline is a key sign of frontal fibrosing alopecia.
February 2026 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Tofacitinib significantly improved skin and hair conditions without side effects.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” The woman's skin and hair symptoms were confirmed as frontal fibrosing alopecia, and while facial papules are common in such cases, there's no effective local treatment, but systemic treatments can help.
September 2024 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” Fahr syndrome causes brain calcification and is managed by treating symptoms and underlying issues.
1 citations
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November 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Primary essential CVG is a rare, benign scalp condition with treatment focusing on symptom management and hygiene.
61 citations
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April 1969 in “Archives of Dermatology” Skin biopsy is crucial for diagnosing unknown baldness causes.
20 citations
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May 2013 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” Researchers found a new gene variant linked to a rare bone disease, which doesn't always cause symptoms in carriers.
1 citations
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October 2023 in “BMC oral health” Two patients treated with TAC for mouth fibrosis improved but developed Cushing's Syndrome symptoms.
7 citations
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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.
July 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dentistry” A 46-year-old man showed symptoms of a rare condition usually seen in postmenopausal women, highlighting the need for dentist-dermatologist collaboration.
October 2020 in “Indian journal of forensic medicine and toxicology” PCOS may be linked to gum disease, but more research is needed to confirm this.
January 2025 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” Biopsy is crucial to correctly diagnose granuloma annulare, which can mimic other conditions like alopecia mucinosa.
Fibroblast Growth Factors (FGFs) help maintain and repair skin tissues, which is important for preventing diseases like inflammation, fibrosis, and cancer.
6 citations
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January 2019 in “Medical Hypotheses” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia might be an autoimmune disease.
January 2013 in “Kidney international” A man with kidney tumors and lung cysts was diagnosed with Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome and treated successfully, with genetic testing confirming the diagnosis.
1 citations
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July 2023 in “Cureus” A rare hair disorder with multiple hairs from one follicle was found on a patient's abdomen.
7 citations
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March 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Targeting FGFR-1 with antisense oligonucleotides may help treat baldness by increasing hair follicle activity.
6 citations
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May 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” Topical ruxolitinib cream may help treat frontal fibrosing alopecia.
2 citations
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June 2022 in “Life” A 14-year-old boy is the youngest person reported with a rare, benign tumor related to hair follicles, usually found in older people.
6 citations
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December 2024 in “F1000Research” Fibroblast and immune cell interactions affect tissue repair and fibrosis.
33 citations
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January 2010 in “Case reports in dermatology” Dermoscopy helps diagnose frontal fibrosing alopecia by distinguishing it from other hair loss conditions.