January 2022 in “Menoufia Medical Journal /Menoufia Medical Journal” Higher levels of retinol-binding protein 4 are found in people with alopecia areata, but these levels don't relate to how severe the condition is.
February 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Pincer nails are rare in lupus patients and may be managed conservatively.
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June 2012 in “PLOS ONE” KLF4 is important for maintaining skin stem cells and helps heal wounds.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PRP can improve hair growth in people with hair loss, but more research is needed.
January 2017 in “Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology” Low-Level Laser Therapy might be a good alternative for hair loss when other treatments fail, but its effectiveness varies and more research is needed.
November 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Ritlecitinib is effective long-term for treating alopecia areata in teens.
January 2025 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Armadillo Repeat Only proteins are essential for proper plant growth and response by regulating calcium channels.
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September 2018 in “Dermatologic therapy” Oral tofacitinib can significantly improve recalcitrant lichen planopilaris.
Patients with lichen planopilaris have a higher risk of heart disease.
April 2024 in “Asian Journal of Medical Sciences” Ring block anesthesia is best for comfort and acceptance in PRP hair loss treatments.