July 2020 in “Bioinformatics and Bioengineering” Found key genes affecting hair loss, immune response, and skin development; more research needed for better treatments.
156 citations
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October 2012 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” Different types of stem cells in hair follicles play unique roles in wound healing and hair growth, with some stem cells not originating from existing hair follicles but from non-hair follicle cells. WNT signaling and the Lhx2 factor are key in creating new hair follicles.
A rapid screening method using trichoscopy and clinical data can improve diagnosis and treatment of tinea capitis.
2 citations
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August 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Silymarin with hair follicle transplantation might help treat stubborn vitiligo, but more research is needed.
March 2024 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Dandruff is linked to increased T cells and weakened immune protection in hair follicles.
30 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of Controlled Release” This method is effective for needle-free HIV-1 vaccination by activating immune responses in the skin.
June 2025 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Pigmented rings with central clearing help diagnose melasma more accurately.
August 2024 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society” SOX10 in hair follicles is linked to inflammation in alopecia areata.
28 citations
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June 2012 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” Radiation damages hair stem cells and changes keratin expression, with Krt5 as a potential marker for radiation effects.
18 citations
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May 2006 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Linear lichen planopilaris can affect the trunk, not just the face.
September 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata share immune and genetic factors, and targeted therapies may help both.
Protein profiling of forehead skin can help distinguish between frontal fibrosing alopecia and androgenetic alopecia.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Changes in scalp microbes may contribute to hair loss, suggesting new treatment options.
4 citations
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April 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Trichoscopy helps distinguish between scalp Discoid Lupus Erythematosus and Lichen Planopilaris for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
May 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” New understanding and treatments for hair loss are improving, but more research is needed.
October 2022 in “Medičnì perspektivi” Darier-White disease causes skin and nail issues, starts around age 20, worsens until 40-50, and has poor treatment options.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” The document explains how hair follicles develop, their structure, and how they grow.
15 citations
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July 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document concludes that immune system abnormalities cause alopecia areata, but the exact process is still not completely understood.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The Nd:YAG laser is a successful and safe way to treat ingrown and pincer nails.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Mycophenolate mofetil may improve symptoms and stop hair loss in Lichen planopilaris, but more research is needed.
53 citations
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May 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair transplantation may not work for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia as transplanted hair was lost when the disease came back.
16 citations
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April 2014 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Dermatoscopy helps diagnose hair and scalp disorders in people with Afro-textured hair, but more research is needed for better understanding and treatment.
4 citations
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September 2012 in “Journal of dermatological science” The hair follicle's connective tissue is a key source of a certain collagen in human scalp skin.
1 citations
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September 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” An 8-year-old girl developed a rare skin condition in a linear pattern on one side of her body after a lung infection, which improved with treatment.
1 citations
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October 2008 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a slowly progressing hair loss condition, likely underdiagnosed, with ineffective treatments, needing more research to understand it fully.
The chapter explains that there are many genetic skin disorders affecting skin cell formation, including both common and rare types.
January 1989 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The symposium concluded that hair growth involves complex processes, including the hair follicle life cycle, the role of the dermal papilla, hair strength, pigmentation, and the impact of diseases and treatments like minoxidil on hair and skin.
112 citations
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Folliculitis decalvans is a rare scalp condition causing scarring hair loss, treated with long-term antibiotics and other medications, but it often comes back and is hard to manage.
15 citations
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March 2015 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Seborrhoeic dermatitis may cause a condition called "seborrhoeic folliculitis," leading to chronic scalp inflammation and scarring hair loss.
9 citations
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October 2018 in “Journal of international medical research” Frontal fibrosing alopecia is linked to hypothyroidism but doesn't affect quality of life.