August 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Baricitinib reduces inflammation and mitochondrial damage in skin cells.
3 citations
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June 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study reported improvement in an 11-year-old boy with refractory alopecia areata after 4 months of treatment with oral abrocitinib, a JAK1 inhibitor, suggesting it may be a potential alternative for pediatric patients unresponsive to conventional therapies.
10 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found elevated tissue levels of DKK-1 in patients with both androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata compared to controls, suggesting DKK-1 as a potential therapeutic target for these conditions.
8 citations
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March 2004 in “Mammalian genome” KAP genes are crucial for hair development and show both shared and unique traits in humans, chimpanzees, and baboons.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study used machine learning to identify molecular predictors of drug response in alopecia areata, suggesting a tool for predicting treatment efficacy based on gene signatures.
April 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that the new cocrystal formulation KET-PABA improved the antimycotic efficiency of ketoconazole and induced an anti-inflammatory response without causing skin sensitization in mice.
1 citations
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February 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that a specific fragment of AIMP1 secreted by hair follicle stem cells can stimulate dermal papilla cells and promote hair regrowth.
This study found that CB1 receptor activation reduced keratin K6 and K16 expression in human keratinocytes in vitro and in situ, suggesting potential relevance for both psoriasis management and wound healing.
January 2014 in “Durham e-Theses (Durham University)” In this study, the activation of Notch1 signaling in keratinocytes was found to play a key role in recruiting immune cells and facilitating skin repair after injury.
May 2026 in “Theranostics” This study found that the DKK3-CKAP4 signaling axis is involved in fibroimmune remodeling in androgenetic alopecia and that targeting this pathway may restore a regenerative hair follicle environment, offering a potential therapeutic strategy to counteract hair follicle miniaturization.
3 citations
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August 2024 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” This study demonstrated that in live rodents, actin filaments adjust their structure to facilitate membrane transfer between cellular compartments with different biophysical properties.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study observed that β-catenin overexpression in human squamous cell carcinoma cells led to increased CREB expression, which significantly enhanced clonogenic activity, suggesting CREB as a β-catenin-regulated factor promoting cancer characteristics.
8 citations
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September 2013 in “Molecular carcinogenesis” This study found that rapamycin effectively inhibits TPA-induced keratinocyte proliferation and skin tumor promotion by targeting mTORC1 signaling in both wild-type and transgenic mice.
22 citations
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August 1999 in “Mechanisms of Development” This study identified two novel genes, pmg-1 and pmg-2, expressed in various skin and gland tissues and potentially involved in the differentiation of epithelial cells in epidermal appendages.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 7 citations
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May 2022 in “Cancers” This study found that UC.145 influences DKK1 methylation and Wnt signaling in gastric cancer, with implications for patient survival and its potential as a predictive biomarker.
10 citations
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January 2023 in “SAGE Open Medical Case Reports” In this case report, a 23-year-old man with Crohn's disease experienced near-complete resolution of alopecia universalis after 7 months of upadacitinib treatment, suggesting potential benefits for treating concurrent alopecia areata and Crohn's disease.
December 2025 in “Egyptian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences” This study found that the JAK1 rs310241 AG genotype is associated with a 4.6-fold increased risk of alopecia areata, whereas JAK2 polymorphisms showed no significant link, suggesting a potential genetic susceptibility factor warranting further research.
January 2026 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” In this case report, complete hair regrowth was observed in a patient with autoimmune-related alopecia areata after treatment with a Janus kinase inhibitor, suggesting its potential effectiveness for both genetic and sporadic forms of the condition.
January 2014 in “生命科学(ISSN1934-7391)” A certain gene variation can affect protein production and is linked to male pattern baldness.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This study found that certain CYP21A2 mutations significantly reduce enzyme activity, contributing to non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia phenotypes, which may aid in enhancing diagnosis and treatment strategies.
8 citations
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June 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A rare genetic deletion in the KRT1 gene causes unique skin symptoms in a family.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that BRG1 is crucial for keratinocyte migration during skin wound healing, as its suppression impairs wound closure by inhibiting migration without affecting cell proliferation or apoptosis.
2 citations
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May 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study reported that in a case series of three adolescents with alopecia areata and atopic dermatitis, treatment with 15 mg/day of upadacitinib led to rapid improvement in skin symptoms and significant hair regrowth over 12 months, with no severe adverse events observed.
5 citations
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October 2024 in “International Journal of Biological Sciences” This study found that a specific fragment of AIMP1, secreted by hair follicle stem cells, activated dermal papilla cells, leading to enhanced hair regrowth and maintenance in mice.
19 citations
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July 1997 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study successfully developed and characterized a monospecific monoclonal antibody, LHTric-1, that specifically localizes to the pre-cortical region of the hair follicle and can aid research on hair and nail formation.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” 5 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that oral JAK3 and TYK2/JAK1 inhibitors improved clinical outcomes in alopecia areata patients by reducing immune responses and enhancing hair keratin expression, with stronger effects in those with shorter disease duration.
December 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that AP-2α and AP-2β transcription factors are crucial for maintaining adult skin homeostasis, with their inactivation in keratinocytes leading to impaired differentiation, hair abnormalities, and inflammation, highlighting their key regulatory roles.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers focused on the "bulge region" of hair follicles, identifying Janus kinases as key players in hair growth signaling, which could inform new therapies for hair restoration.