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January 2015 in “Journal of clinical case reports” KFSD causes scarring hair loss and skin roughness, mainly in males.
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February 2014 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” Low-dose finasteride reduces excessive hair growth in teenage girls safely and affordably.
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April 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia can occur with lichen planus pigmentosus, needing careful diagnosis and treatment.
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May 2022 in “Biomedicines” Analyzing follicular fluid can help predict and improve outcomes for women with PCOS undergoing fertility treatments.
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April 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia may be a complex condition linked to hormonal changes in women, not just a form of Lichen Planopilaris.
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February 2016 in “Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia” High Lipid Accumulation Product levels are linked to more hirsutism in women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
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June 2009 in “Journal of Cellular Biochemistry” Human hair follicle stem cells can safely and effectively help nerve regeneration.
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January 1997 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Finasteride and flutamide effectively reduce hirsutism in PCOS women, with flutamide also lowering hormone levels.
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December 2017 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Frontal fibrosing alopecia can mimic traction alopecia but has distinct features like facial papules and eyebrow thinning.
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February 2022 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Early onset female hair loss is linked to lower hair density, scalp issues, and certain genetic factors.
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September 2002 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” The GH-IGF-I axis is likely involved in the hormonal imbalances seen in non-obese women with functional hyperandrogenism.
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August 2008 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Oral dutasteride and topical pimecrolimus can safely and effectively treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, leading to significant hair regrowth.
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September 2025 in “Viruses” Hantavirus survivors often face long-term health issues, needing ongoing care.
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April 2018 in “Trends in Molecular Medicine” Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia may help us understand hair follicle stem cell disorders and suggest new treatments.
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