19 citations
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February 2018 in “International Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” The questionnaire is valid and reliable but needs more testing for future predictions.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “Cutis” The paper concludes that the new medication baricitinib needs further testing in a more diverse group of patients with alopecia areata.
April 2026 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” The treatment improved hair growth and scalp health safely but needs more testing.
70 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of Molecular Cell Biology” Organoid technology helps create mini-organs for studying diseases and testing drugs.
22 citations
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March 2000 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Many treatments for hair loss lack proper testing and FDA approval, so their effectiveness is uncertain.
20 citations
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May 2011 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” The study created a mouse model to mimic degenerative diseases for testing tissue repair and new therapies.
August 2024 in “Current Protocols” The C3H/HeJ mouse model is useful for studying and testing treatments for alopecia areata.
7 citations
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June 2020 in “JAAD Case Reports” Artificial hair implants can still cause side effects despite improvements.
2 citations
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May 2024 in “BMC Genomics” Certain genetic changes in the KRT82 gene may cause patchy skin in New Zealand rabbits.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Rare genetic variants in 125 genes are linked to male-pattern hair loss.
155 citations
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June 2009 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Lichen planus is a skin condition that can resolve on its own, is linked to hepatitis C, and increases the risk of skin cancer.
42 citations
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January 2017 in “Genes” The gene KAP22-1 affects wool yield and fiber shape in sheep.
21 citations
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December 2012 in “Maturitas” Testosterone implants in women require pharmacological dosing to be effective and are generally safe and well-tolerated.
6 citations
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April 2015 in “Infection” Treatment with benzylpenicillin and prednisolone cured the patient's syphilis and hair loss.
5 citations
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November 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” Scientists can now grow hair-like structures in a lab using special 3D culture systems, which could potentially help people with hair loss or severe burns.
5 citations
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March 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and hair loss had non-scarring alopecia with fewer hair follicles, and direct immunofluorescence did not help identify lupus.
1 citations
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July 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A 4kb fragment of the desmocollin 3 promoter targets gene expression to specific skin and hair follicle areas.
Teprotumumab for thyroid eye disease commonly causes fatigue, brittle nails, dry eyes, hair loss, muscle spasms, and dry mouth, with rare serious events like blood clots.
October 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Immune cells are essential for early hair and skin development and healing.
January 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” The hair growth serum Trichosera® was effective in increasing hair regrowth and density and reducing hair fall without significant side effects.
Skin changes throughout life, from development before birth to aging effects like wrinkles, influenced by both genetics and environment.
Patients with lichen planus should be tested for hepatitis C.
March 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and hair loss had fewer hair follicles and non-scarring alopecia; direct immunofluorescence was not helpful in diagnosing lupus in these cases.
March 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Patients with SLE experienced non-scarring hair loss with fewer hair follicles, and DIF did not help identify lupus.
291 citations
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April 2010 in “Gastroenterology” Certain proteins, Lgr5 and Lgr6, are important markers of adult stem cells and are involved in tissue repair and cancer development.
47 citations
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September 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Ludwig pattern hair loss in women results from varying sensitivity in hair follicles, causing fewer visible hairs.
373 citations
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September 2009 in “Obstetrics & Gynecology” The bulletin provides guidelines for diagnosing and managing PCOS, suggesting weight loss, hormonal contraceptives, and diabetes screening, with clomiphene for infertility and various treatments for excess hair.
116 citations
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April 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Wharton's jelly stem cells show diverse traits and functions.
87 citations
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July 2018 in “Nursing Clinics of North America” PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, marked by symptoms like hair growth and menstrual issues, and requires personalized treatment.
40 citations
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March 2018 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” New treatment combining PRP and SVF increases hair density in 6-12 weeks for androgenetic alopecia patients.