July 2025 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” A new microneedle system effectively delivers finasteride to treat hair loss.
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September 2014 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that Er–YAG laser treatment significantly enhanced skin absorption and follicular delivery of antialopecia drugs, suggesting a potential laser-assisted approach to treat alopecia.
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July 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This case report describes a 56-year-old woman whose nonscarring alopecia, consistent with alopecia areata with follicular mucinosis, resolved completely after treatment with oral prednisone.
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January 2002 in “Dermatology” This study found that cutaneous myxomas showed decreased CD44 expression in follicular epithelial proliferations, which may be related to abnormal hyaluronate accumulation in these lesions.
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July 2019 in “Photodiagnosis and photodynamic therapy” This study reports a case of a 59-year-old female with refractory follicular mucinosis and diffuse scalp alopecia who achieved complete clinical remission following treatment with a combination of topical tacalcitol and photodynamic therapy.