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August 2000 in “Cell” In this study, researchers found that hair follicle stem cells in mice can generate both hair follicle and epidermis cells, highlighting their potential bipotency.
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March 1943 in “Archives of Dermatology and Syphilology” This report describes a rare case of a woman with keratosis follicularis presenting with extensive alopecia and nail abnormalities, adding to the medical literature due to its unusual presentation.
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January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” This case report suggests that frontal fibrosing alopecia with nail involvement may be associated with lichen planus and improved with oral dutasteride due to an inflammatory reaction related to androgenetic alopecia.
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January 2014 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia can affect men's beards and leads to permanent hair loss.
September 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The researchers reported that one-third of women with female pattern hair loss in their study had occipital region involvement, which is important for diagnosing and planning treatment, including hair restoration surgery, as the occipital region is often used as a normal reference.