April 1992 in “Current opinion in therapeutic patents” New steroids were patented as effective for treating acne, hair loss, and other conditions related to hormones.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CGRP MAbs treatment for migraines may also improve rosacea symptoms, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.
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March 2023 in “International journal of rheumatic diseases” Relatives of lupus patients show signs of immune system activity but not full-blown lupus.
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September 1993 in “Steroids” The method accurately measures testosterone metabolites with high sensitivity and low environmental impact.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers found a new genetic mutation linked to a hair condition in a Japanese boy.
May 2018 in “The journal of immunology/The Journal of immunology” Mutations in the FOXN1 gene cause severe immune issues but don't affect hair and nails.
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June 2002 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Prenatal retinoic acid exposure increased cell proliferation in mouse hair follicles without affecting their development.
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December 2017 in “Scientific Reports” ARL15 is important for fat cell development and the release of the hormone adiponectin.
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March 2011 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” RANK-RANKL signaling is essential for hair growth and skin health.
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March 2001 in “Baillière's best practice and research in clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Baillière's best practice & research. Clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Key enzymes control androgen levels, affecting hormone activity and potential treatments.
Retinoic acid can change skin development, like turning scales into feathers or forming glands.
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March 2007 in “BioTechniques” PCR genotyping in cre-loxP mice can be inaccurate due to unintended gene deletions in non-target tissues.
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January 2004 in “PubMed” Radiation increases cell death in hair follicles, but certain treatments can protect against this effect.
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July 2023 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Ritlecitinib effectively regrows hair in adolescents with alopecia areata and is safe.
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February 2023 in “Transgenic Research” The E2 protein affects gene activity in hair follicles of mice.
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January 2014 in “Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism/Journal of pediatric endocrinology and metabolism” Three siblings with a genetic form of rickets showed different symptoms of the disease.
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February 2016 in “Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics” Hair follicle samples effectively show how well the drug MK-0752 targets and engages with the Notch pathway.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Finasteride helps female-pattern hair loss.
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January 2013 in “Journal of skin cancer” PKC ε increases hair follicle stem cell turnover and may raise skin cancer risk.
January 2024 in “Animals” Circular RNA ERCC6 helps activate stem cells important for cashmere goat hair growth by interacting with specific molecules in an m6A modification-dependent way.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Men with early balding showed higher levels of certain genes linked to hair loss and possibly prostate cancer.
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December 2022 in “Pharmacological Reviews” Targeting androgen receptors shows promise for treating triple-negative breast cancer, but more research is needed.
Ocu-miR-205 affects hair density in Rex rabbits by influencing cell processes and signaling pathways.
August 2026 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” High-temperature requirement A serine protease 1 (HTRA1) is an enzyme important for vascular and tissue homeostasis, with mutations linked to cerebral small vessel disease and systemic conditions like age-related macular degeneration and osteoarthritis. These mutations can lead to microvascular damage and symptoms such as strokes, cognitive decline, and alopecia. Diagnosis involves neuroimaging, biomarkers, and genetic testing. Emerging treatments, including gene therapy and small-molecule modulators, show promise for addressing these disorders. The review highlights the importance of understanding molecular mechanisms and developing precision medicine strategies for HTRA1-associated conditions.
July 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Ritlecitinib effectively improves hair regrowth and physician satisfaction in severe alopecia areata over time.
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September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Reduced TRPS1 leads to increased STAT3 and SOX9 in hair follicles, affecting hair growth.
Lhx2 is essential for effective Sonic Hedgehog signaling in early retinal development.