April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Wildfire air pollution is linked to more online searches and clinic visits for psoriasis in adults after a delay.
December 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” MicroRNA-205 helps hair grow by changing the stiffness and contraction of hair follicle cells.
January 2022 in “JAAD case reports” Granulomatous alopecia areata is a rare but real form of hair loss.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Dsg1 is essential for maintaining a healthy skin barrier in mice.
June 2008 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” Msx-2 gene removal speeds up skin wound healing in mice.
December 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” The conclusion is that the dermal papilla is crucial for hair follicle regrowth, and hair follicles undergo significant structural changes in addition to cell division during regeneration.
July 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Cyclosporin doesn't stop hair loss.
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October 2019 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Changes to the Foxp3 protein affect how well regulatory T cells can control the immune system, which could help treat immune diseases and cancer.
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December 2003 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Triamcinolone is more effective and safer for treating feline pemphigus foliaceus than prednisone.
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December 2021 in “Nature Communications” Androgens in female meerkats influence aggression and dominance, affecting social dynamics and offspring behavior.
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January 2010 in “Experimental Dermatology” Hair loss in certain young mice is linked to a specific gene and can be caused by lack of iron.
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March 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
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July 2019 in “The journal of applied laboratory medicine” Venous catheterization may help diagnose the cause of female hyperandrogenism when imaging is unclear.
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December 1975 in “PubMed” ALP and ACP have different roles in dog skin, with ALP aiding growth and maintenance, and ACP involved in breakdown processes.
January 2024 in “Endocrine and metabolic science” Different types of PCOS need specific diagnosis methods and treatments.
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January 2004 in “Current anthropology” Humans lost body hair relatively recently in evolution.
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March 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” ZD1839, a cancer drug, can cause mild skin rashes that are treatable without stopping the medication.
October 2017 in “The American journal of gastroenterology” Three patients suffered severe health issues due to not getting enough vitamins and minerals after weight-loss surgery.
January 2026 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Androgenetic alopecia patients often experience higher rates of depression and anxiety, suggesting mental health screening before finasteride treatment.
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June 1992 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss can cause low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression in men.
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October 1983 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The unit area trichogram is a reliable method to assess hair loss and treatment response in people with androgenic alopecia by measuring hair density and thickness.
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May 2009 in “Veterinary Dermatology” The document concludes that veterinary dermatologists need more experience and a better approach to treating skin diseases in nonhuman primates.
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September 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Researchers found a new mutation in the HR gene causing hair loss and skin bumps in a Pakistani family.
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January 2021 in “ScienceAsia” Using an enzyme and keratin treatment can significantly repair and strengthen damaged hair.
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” People respond differently to hair loss treatment with PRP because of individual differences in growth factors from platelets.
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April 2018 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” New treatments and technologies in laser medicine show promise for improving skin conditions, fat reduction, cancer treatment, wound healing, and hair restoration.
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January 2015 in “Journal of Pigmentary Disorders” Treating melasma in men is difficult, especially for the deeper skin layers, and may need more than just topical treatments.
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February 2004 Skin diseases are common and can significantly affect people's lives; better outcome measures and ethical clinical trials are needed to improve dermatology care.
Spironolactone is effective and safe for treating acne.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Desmoglein 3 organization in cell connections changes without calcium, affecting cell adhesion.