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February 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” RORA plays a key role in controlling seasonal hair molting by affecting hair follicle cell activity.
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June 2015 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” SCF helps heal diabetic wounds by promoting stem cell migration.
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August 2018 in “Haematologica” Macrophage iron release is crucial for hair growth and wound healing.
December 2017 in “Dong-ui saengni byeongni hakoeji” Cynanchi Wilfordii Radix has strong antioxidant effects and may help treat male hair loss.
May 2018 in “Endocrine Abstracts” SFRP-4 might be an early indicator of diabetes and hypertension in men with androgenic alopecia.
March 2025 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Fractional radiofrequency microneedling is as effective and safe as intralesional steroids for treating patchy alopecia areata, with fewer side effects.
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January 2023 in “New Phytologist” FER and TOR signaling help root hair growth in low temperature and low nitrate conditions.
March 2010 in “Ejc Supplements” ROR-alpha may increase the growth of certain breast cancer cells by boosting aromatase, which could affect breast cancer prognosis.
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November 2018 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia in families shows similar signs to individual cases and may have a genetic link.
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August 2010 in “Pharmacology & therapeutics” Formyl-peptide receptor agonists could be new anti-inflammatory drugs.
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January 2020 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a poorly understood condition with increasing cases and unclear treatment effectiveness.
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February 2007 in “The EMBO Journal” Fgfr2b helps maintain healthy skin and prevent cancer.
September 2017 in “Journal of Dermatology & Cosmetology” Hepatitis C treatment may cause frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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January 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a scarring hair loss condition mainly affecting older women, with no known cause and treatments that may help stabilize hair loss.
December 2024 in “Regenerative Therapy” Inhibiting SFRP1 may help treat hair loss.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Finasteride helps female-pattern hair loss.
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November 2010 in “Development” Hair follicles in mutant mice self-organize into ordered patterns within a week.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” RCS-01 is safe and may help rejuvenate aging skin.
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January 2011 in “EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS” A new rat strain with a specific gene mutation causes hair loss and kidney issues.
July 2020 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Excessive sun protection might contribute to frontal fibrosing alopecia.
Early diagnosis and treatment of frontal fibrosing alopecia are crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Wnt signaling helps regenerate hair follicles in wounds by reducing skin cell sensitivity to mechanical stress.
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October 2016 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” FFA in men, often mistaken for other hair loss types, may be more common than thought and needs larger studies for confirmation.
February 2016 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” Consider DRIF and perform skin biopsies for persistent papular rashes.
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June 2004 in “Development” FGF signaling is crucial for starting feather development in chicken embryos.
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March 2021 in “EMBO Reports” PRSS35 enzyme may help start skin tumors and could be a target for cancer treatment.
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January 2010 in “Journal of Veterinary Medical Science” A gene mutation causes curly hair and hair loss in rats.