June 2022 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” A man with total hair loss developed blackhead-like spots on his scalp, possibly because no hair was present to help drain oils.
August 2023 in “British Journal of Surgery” Synthetic hair transplants can lead to skin cancer on the scalp.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CD8+ T cells attack hair follicle stem cells, causing scarring and hair loss in Discoid Lupus.
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January 2005 in “Advances in Biochemical Engineering / Biotechnology” Fetal wounds heal without scarring because of different biological factors, which could help improve adult wound healing.
January 2025 in “Open Medicine” High-concentration cell-free adipose extract reduces scar formation and improves scar appearance.
January 2026 in “Journal of Case Reports and Scientific Images” Homeopathic treatment led to full recovery from scarring alopecia.
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April 2000 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The hamartoma is an abnormal hair growth with limited development in the upper hair follicle.
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August 2016 in “Advances in wound care” New effective scar treatments are urgently needed due to the current options' limited success.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Proper cell death regulation is crucial for normal hair follicle regeneration and skin remodeling.
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June 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Loss of sebaceous glands and inflammation may contribute to the development of scarring alopecia.