36 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Macrophages help hair growth after injury through CX3CR1 and TGF-β1.
January 2025 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Higher activity in lichen planopilaris is linked to certain immune and tissue genes.
8 citations
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October 2020 in “Lasers in Medical Science” LLLT helps treat hair loss by increasing blood flow, reducing inflammation, and stimulating growth factors.
4 citations
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February 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The document concludes that a protein involved in hair growth may link to baldness and that more research is needed on its role in hair loss and skin cancer treatments.
The 1550 nm fractional Er:Glass laser improved hair regrowth in patients with androgenic alopecia, but didn't significantly change collagen type I, skin fibroblasts, or macrophages. More research is needed for optimal results.
6 citations
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December 2022 in “Cell reports” Eating a high-fat fish oil diet caused mice to lose hair due to a specific immune cell activity in the skin linked to a protein called E-FABP.
105 citations
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December 2009 in “Archives of dermatology” A specific drug can help treat Lichen Planopilaris, a condition causing permanent hair loss.
56 citations
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November 2022 in “Biomolecules” Targeting macrophages may improve wound healing.
45 citations
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August 2018 in “Haematologica” Macrophage iron release is crucial for hair growth and wound healing.
1 citations
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May 2025 in “Clinical Reviews in Allergy & Immunology”
April 2026 in “Scientific Reports” Capillary and dermal papilla interactions are vital for hair growth and aging, with potential for treating hair loss.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Lichen Planopilaris is a hair loss condition best treated early with various medications, including hydroxychloroquine, to prevent permanent baldness.
August 2016 in “Journal of Dermatology” A chemical called 5-Bromo-2′-deoxyuridine caused rapid hair loss in mice by killing certain skin cells through a specific cell death pathway.
2 citations
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January 2020 in “American Journal of Clinical Research and Reviews” All skin diseases might start in hair follicles.
5 citations
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July 2013 in “Our Dermatology Online” Lichen planopilaris is the most common type of scarring hair loss observed, with a variety of symptoms and tissue changes.
3 citations
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March 2014 in “Annals of Hepatology” A man lost all his hair after stopping hepatitis C treatment and it didn't grow back.
1 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair transplants for male baldness can show inflammation and fibrosis, but more research is needed to confirm LPP presence.
Bipotent dermal stem cells and specific macrophages are crucial for hair regrowth and regeneration.
51 citations
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April 2020 in “Cells” Special cell particles from macrophages can help hair grow.
13 citations
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March 2014 in “Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis” Higher MIF levels in alopecia areata patients suggest it could be a treatment target and disease predictor.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Understanding the immune-related causes of Alopecia Areata has led to potential treatments like JAK inhibitors.
February 2026 in “ImmunoTargets and Therapy” Tumor immunotherapy can cause hair loss by disrupting hair follicle immunity.
34 citations
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January 2005 in “Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association” Cyclosporine A can reduce inflammation in dogs with sebaceous adenitis, but ongoing treatment is needed.
April 2012 in “Cancer Research” EGFR deficiency in skin causes hair follicle issues and inflammation.
April 2026 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” A new treatment using probiotic microneedles shows promise for promoting hair growth and reducing inflammation in androgenetic alopecia.
December 2014 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Hair removal with intense pulsed light can cause rare skin lesions that are hard to fully treat.
3 citations
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January 2016 in “Dermatology online journal” Some people with lichen planus pigmentosus might later develop frontal fibrosing alopecia.
October 2021 in “Technology transfer: innovative solutions in medicine” The combined treatment improved scalp health in women with early-stage hair loss.
5 citations
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August 2001 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A 20-year-old had hair loss and skin issues from lichen planopilaris starting at age 10.
March 2024 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Dandruff is linked to increased T cells and weakened immune protection in hair follicles.