This study reported that acupuncture combined with topical Aloe vera and celery gel reduced hair loss from alopecia androgenetica after 28 days of treatment.
In this study, researchers found that crude extracts from Avicennia marina and its component avicequinone C inhibit mechanisms contributing to androgenic alopecia in vitro, including 5α-reductase activity and DHT-AR interactions, potentially promoting hair growth and delaying the catagen phase in human dermal papilla cells.
June 2022 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” In this study, a 15-year-old male with alopecia areata universalis showed significant hair regrowth after an 8-month combination therapy, suggesting that comprehensive treatment, including antiviral, corticosteroid, and LED therapy, may be effective albeit long-term for managing this condition.
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June 2018 in “PLOS ONE” This study demonstrated that the Alopecia Areata Assessment Tool (ALTO) effectively identifies alopecia areata cases with high sensitivity and specificity in a dermatology clinic setting.
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June 2010 in “Journal of dermatology” This study found that hyperpigmentation following contact immunotherapy for severe alopecia areata may indicate poor treatment responsiveness and aligns with characteristics of pigmented contact dermatitis.
November 2021 in “Revista Ibero-Americana de Humanidades, Ciências e Educação” This paper evaluates the therapeutic response of androgenetic alopecia to topical application of specific compounds using digital drug delivery but reports no new clinical results.
July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Severe alopecia areata in children greatly affects their mental and social well-being, and addressing these challenges is crucial.
January 2023 in “Dermatologic Therapy” In this randomized controlled trial, the nutritional supplement PPT5 α was associated with increased terminal hair percentages and improved self-assessed hair parameters in women with early-stage androgenetic alopecia.
January 2023 in “Social Science Research Network” This case study describes the treatment of a 27-year-old Filipino male with acute patchy hair loss due to alopecia areata, emphasizing the disease's unpredictable progression.
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May 2018 in “The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences” This study suggests that the KAP 7 gene may serve as a potential molecular marker for genetic selection to improve staple length and greasy fleece weight in Rambouillet sheep.
This study proposes a new treatment protocol combining autologous regenerative therapy with mesotherapy and photobiostimulation for androgenetic alopecia, leveraging adipose-derived stem cells to stimulate hair follicle regeneration.
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August 2005 in “The Plant Cell” This study identified a key Arabidopsis thaliana gene, TIP1, whose product is involved in S-acylation crucial for normal plant cell growth, particularly affecting root hair development.
January 2011 in “Journal of Human Genetics” This study found a severe MBTPS2 gene mutation in a Japanese IFAP syndrome patient, suggesting other factors may influence the syndrome's clinical features compared to previously studied patients.
July 2025 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” The Brazilian version of the Alopecia Areata Quality of Life Index is reliable for assessing patients' quality of life.
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April 2024 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” This article discusses barriers to obtaining JAK inhibitor therapy for patients with alopecia areata and highlights that racial inequities may worsen these difficulties; it calls for further advocacy to improve access.
December 2013 in “Pump Industry Analyst” This study found that using particle-based antigen delivery in combination with cyanoacrylate skin surface stripping is an effective needle-free method for targeting HIV-1 p24 protein to skin cells, enhancing transcutaneous vaccination potential.
May 2012 in “CRC Press eBooks” Some patients on anti-TNF drugs experience a type of hair loss called TAIAPA.
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December 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this study, researchers identified a novel and two previously reported pathogenic mutations in the HR gene associated with atrichia with papular lesions in five Pakistani families.
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January 2019 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” This study discovered that adipose tissue infiltration at the isthmus level appears significantly more often in frontal fibrosing alopecia cases compared to controls, suggesting a potential role in the condition's pathology.
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December 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This study highlights rapid advances in alopecia areata treatment following the identification of genetic variants associated with increased disease risk, suggesting potential for precision medicine approaches.
This study describes an adaptive hair extension method designed to improve comfort, durability, and aesthetics, based on analysis of hypothetical client profiles and their biomechanical tolerance.
October 1993 in “The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ATR04-484 ointment shows promise for treating skin issues from cancer therapies.
September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” This article discusses alopecia areata incognito, highlighting its diffuse hair loss pattern and favorable response to steroid treatment, but it reports no new clinical data.
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January 2020 in “BMC pediatrics” This case report identified two new SLC39A4 mutations in twin patients with acrodermatitis enteropathica, suggesting that different mutations in this gene may lead to varying clinical manifestations of the disorder.
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January 1970 This review discusses the structure, expression, regulation, and potential functions of the nuclear receptor coactivator NcoA4 in cancerous and non-cancerous pathologies, but reports no new results.
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August 1999 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study highlights the potential role of the CYP21A2 and CYP19A1 genes in severe acne vulgaris among Han Chinese, especially males.
September 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this study, FAPD was characterized in a Chinese population by perifollicular mast cell infiltration, suggesting young individuals may be at higher risk than previously thought.
March 2026 in “JID Innovations” In a mouse model study, researchers found that mutations in Aire reduced alopecia areata frequency, while Notch4 mutations did not lead to the disease, likely due to proximity with a resistance gene.
In this study on mice, a baricitinib-loaded microneedle patch enhanced hair growth in alopecia areata lesions (68% vs control: 33%, p < 0.05), suggesting it may deliver treatment effectively and pain-free, with fewer systemic side effects.