September 2017 in “Eureka, Health Sciences/Eureka, Health Sciences.” In this study, chronotherapy was reported to be significantly more effective than traditional treatment for alopecia areata, resulting in hair regrowth in 53.3% of patients and improving various biochemical, immunological, and health markers.
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January 2015 in “Journal of Biological Rhythms” This review discusses the role of the circadian clock in skin functions such as cell proliferation and UV protection and reports no new results; the authors note its potential in studying immune regulation and seasonal behaviors.
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August 2013 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study concluded that the expression of clock genes, specifically BMAL1, in hair follicles is linked to circadian rhythm, and BMAL1 regulates hair growth.
March 2025 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that HairTime, a novel non-invasive assay using hair samples, accurately estimates chronotype and reveals its plasticity influenced by work schedules and lifestyle factors.
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January 2013 in “Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” This review discusses various theories of skin aging and the importance of using professional and at-home skincare solutions, but offers no new empirical findings.