April 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Filgotinib completely reversed hair loss in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis and alopecia universalis.
64 citations
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January 2005 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair transplant destroyed by lichen planopilaris.
September 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Younger people are at a higher risk for Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution than previously thought, with common symptoms and possible involvement of mast cells in its development.
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March 2013 in “The American journal of dermatopathology/American journal of dermatopathology” Birt–Hogg–Dubé Syndrome requires genetic testing for accurate diagnosis due to its similarities with tuberous sclerosis.
81 citations
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January 2003 in “The FASEB Journal” Follistatin helps hair growth and cycling, while activin prevents it.
4 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” A woman with an unusual pattern of hair loss was confirmed to have Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and treated with specific medications.
49 citations
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August 2003 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Higher IGF-1 levels in hair follicles link to better finasteride results for hair loss.
November 2022 in “JAAD case reports” A man with skin and hair symptoms improved partially with specific treatment.
16 citations
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March 2011 in “Ophthalmic genetics” A patient with Birt-Hogg-Dubé Syndrome also had choroidal melanoma, suggesting the need for careful eyelid exams in such patients.
16 citations
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August 2023 in “JAAD Case Reports” JAK inhibitors, like ruxolitinib, may effectively treat frontal fibrosing alopecia.
September 2025 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Basement membrane supports fibroblast aggregation, aiding hair follicle development.
September 2024 in “BMJ Case Reports” An adult had a rare scalp infection in the forehead area, treated successfully with itraconazole.
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May 2011 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology” A woman's pelvic pain and bleeding led to finding and successfully treating a rare benign tumor in her reproductive system.
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July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” FAPD and possibly CCCA may be AGA subtypes, and treatments combining antiandrogens, hair growth agents, hair transplants, and anti-inflammatories could be effective.
March 2026 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Cystic panfolliculoma is a rare, harmless tumor that can be confused with other skin tumors.
November 2012 in “Annales de Dermatologie et de Vénéréologie” Frontal fibrosing alopecia can occur in children, not just postmenopausal women.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a type of hair loss affecting mostly older women, with no agreed best treatment.
Combining anti-androgenic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-fibrotic treatments may improve hair loss outcomes, but more testing is needed.
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February 2019 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Tufted folliculitis is common in patients with folliculitis decalvans.
7 citations
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March 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Targeting FGFR-1 with antisense oligonucleotides may help treat baldness by increasing hair follicle activity.
March 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” A woman's progressive hair loss was correctly diagnosed as a rare condition called fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution after initially being mistaken for a more common type.
63 citations
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October 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology” Isolated long hairs at the original hairline can help diagnose Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
May 2026 in “Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports” Intralesional betamethasone and oral hydroxychloroquine improved hair loss in a woman with frontal fibrosing alopecia.
3 citations
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June 2016 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” A patient with hair loss condition grew excessive hair in areas covered by a cast.
December 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Early diagnosis and multidisciplinary care, including orthopedic surgery, can prevent long-term disability in IFAP syndrome.
1 citations
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December 2012 in “Journal of dermatological science” Combining ficlatuzumab and gefitinib can cause severe scarring hair loss.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” FLCN helps control iron levels in cells.
2 citations
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June 2021 in “Sultan Qaboos University medical journal” Familial frontal fibrosing alopecia is rare, mostly affects women, and often occurs between sisters or mother-daughter pairs.
4 citations
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April 2024 in “Cellular and Molecular Biology” Injectable platelet-rich fibrin is better than platelet-rich plasma for promoting hair growth.
17 citations
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July 2022 in “Advances in Wound Care” Fibroblasts play a crucial role in the body's response to implants, needing more research for better treatments.