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January 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease causing hair loss, treatable with immune-modulating drugs, and linked to genetics.
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August 2019 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” Staphylococcus epidermidis A/C strains are more antibiotic-resistant and infection-adapted, while B strains thrive in hair follicles.
September 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” The document says doctors should identify and treat Frontal fibrosing alopecia medically before considering surgery, as treatments often don't work well.
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May 2025 in “Nutrition & Metabolism” Metabolic syndrome is linked to skin diseases, requiring integrated treatment and monitoring.
The GG genotype of the KRT71 gene leads to longer wool in Gansu alpine fine-wool sheep.
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March 2019 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” Proretinal nanoparticles improve skin absorption and reduce irritation of topical retinoids.
August 2024 in “Cosmetics” Personalized treatments for hair loss are becoming more effective by using genetic information.
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May 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss in lupus patients indicates higher disease activity.
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December 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Leptin may play a role in hair growth and hair follicle health.
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October 2012 in “Veterinary Pathology” A Doberman Pinscher had a rare form of autoimmune disease causing hair loss and other severe symptoms.
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Androgenetic alopecia, or hair loss, is caused by a mix of genetics, hormones, and environment, where testosterone affects hair growth and causes hair to become smaller and grow for a shorter time.
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October 2021 in “FEBS Journal” Sonic Hedgehog helps keep skin and airway barriers healthy and reduces inflammation.
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January 2020 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Treatment with methotrexate and prednisolone led to complete hair regrowth and no relapse for 2 years.
June 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Targeting EMT and fibrotic remodeling may help treat androgenetic alopecia.
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March 2005 in “Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine” Basal cell carcinoma may originate from vellus hair cysts.
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December 2011 in “Cell” Different hair follicles in the skin are innervated by unique combinations of mechanosensory neurons, crucial for touch sensation.
July 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” The document concludes that understanding hair follicle histology and the hair cycle is crucial for diagnosing alopecia.
November 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Low iron levels are linked to certain types of hair loss.
February 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair loss in male pattern baldness is linked to changes in specific genes and proteins that affect hair growth and scalp health.
May 2020 in “International journal of molecular biology” Mutations in the AR gene cause hair thinning and loss.
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February 1989 in “The Journal of Comparative Neurology” CGRP-IR axons may help maintain and renew tissues.
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” PADs are crucial for healthy skin and hair, and their imbalance can cause skin and hair disorders.
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November 2019 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Metabolic Syndrome is linked to several skin conditions, and stem cell therapy might help treat them.
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February 2015 in “Pediatric blood & cancer” Targeted anticancer therapies in children often cause skin side effects like rash and dry skin.
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April 2019 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Vitamin D is important for skin health, but more research is needed to understand its full effects and treatment potential.
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May 2022 in “PLOS ONE” Certain genes and pathways are linked to the production of finer and denser wool in Hetian sheep.