September 2011 in “Clinical Biochemistry” This review discusses the relationship between vitamin K and osteoarthritis, noting that while lower vitamin K levels are associated with increased osteoarthritis, the effects of vitamin K supplementation on the condition remain unclear due to a lack of clinical trials.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” This case report discusses cutaneous graft versus host disease presenting as fibrosing alopecia, suggesting a mechanistic model for understanding cicatricial pattern hair loss.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” This case report describes the first observed instance of fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution in a child, suggesting the condition is not solely androgen dependent.
June 2026 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This case study suggests that intense inflammation after photodynamic therapy may trigger or worsen fibrosing alopecia in susceptible individuals.
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January 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This pilot study found that examining changes in scalp scales after scraping may effectively distinguish seborrheic dermatitis associated with androgenetic alopecia from fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution.