10 citations
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July 2014 in “Annals of Saudi Medicine” A 30-year-old man with rare skin conditions improved with antibiotics and surgery, hinting at a link to rosacea.
11 citations
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October 2014 in “Gene” Researchers identified a new variant of the FGF5 gene in sheep that affects hair length.
January 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A man developed a painful skin condition after multiple heart procedures involving radiation.
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October 2015 in “PubMed” 5% minoxidil foam effectively treats female hair loss.
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July 2019 in “Cochrane library” Some treatments like methotrexate with prednisone might help juvenile morphea, but more research is needed to confirm.
42 citations
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September 2015 in “Gene” FGF5s can block the effects of FGF5, which may help control hair growth in cashmere goats.
April 2025 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Daughters with affected mothers may develop frontal fibrosing alopecia early.
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February 2021 in “Scientific Reports” RNA aptamers can specifically block FGF5-related cell growth, potentially treating related diseases or hair disorders.
FGF5 spliceosomes inhibit rabbit hair growth by affecting gene expression.
August 2015 in “Dermatología Argentina” Frontal fibrosing alopecia causes hairline recession and eyebrow loss in postmenopausal women.
March 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Low-dose oral minoxidil helps improve hairline and eyebrow coverage in frontal fibrosing alopecia.
2 citations
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September 2022 in “Annals of Oncology” Mirvetuximab soravtansine improves quality of life and reduces symptoms more than standard chemotherapy in ovarian cancer patients.
2 citations
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January 2016 in “Dermatology online journal” A 46-year-old man was diagnosed with frontal fibrosing alopecia, a condition usually seen in postmenopausal women.
50 citations
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March 2021 in “Annals of Translational Medicine” More research is needed to understand and treat morphea effectively.
July 2023 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” Fractional microneedle radiofrequency is a safe and effective skin treatment with minimal serious side effects.
4 citations
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December 2020 Methotrexate may help stabilize frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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July 2014 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” FGF5 gene mutations cause unusually long eyelashes by affecting hair growth regulation.
5 citations
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June 2023 in “BMC genomics” A specific gene mutation causes long hair in Angora rabbits.
December 2016 in “Anales del sistema sanitario de Navarra” Frontal fibrosing alopecia is increasing, especially in postmenopausal women, and treatment with finasteride can improve it.
6 citations
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January 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a scarring hair loss condition mainly affecting older women, with no known cause and treatments that may help stabilize hair loss.
75 citations
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September 2007 in “Journal of Heredity” FGF5 gene mutations cause long hair in domestic cats.
Early diagnosis and treatment of frontal fibrosing alopecia are crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
March 2023 in “Journal of clinical review & case reports” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia mainly affects postmenopausal Mexican women, requiring early detection to prevent permanent hair loss.
39 citations
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May 2006 in “Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions” Fusaric acid may help control Orobanche ramosa by activating plant defenses.
55 citations
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June 2007 in “Journal of Statistical Planning and Inference” The flexible fixed-sequence testing method allows for more effective evaluation of multiple goals in a clinical trial while controlling the risk of false positives.
January 2025 in “Journal of Case Reports and Scientific Images” Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing Folliculotropic Mycosis Fungoides on the scalp.
January 2025 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a challenging hair loss condition with no known cause or definitive treatment.
20 citations
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January 2016 in “Intractable & Rare Diseases Research” Combination therapy, especially with finasteride, is effective for treating frontal fibrosing alopecia.
Knocking out the FGF5 gene in sheep increased wool production and hair-follicle density.
November 2024 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Dermatologists should carefully choose treatments for FFA to avoid worsening the condition.