2 citations
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September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” CCCA in African Americans may be linked to hair grooming, low vitamin D, and autoimmune factors.
30 citations
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October 2014 in “PLOS ONE” This study found that BAF200, a subunit of the PBAF chromatin remodeling complex, is crucial for heart development and coronary artery formation in mice, as its absence led to embryonic lethality with severe cardiac defects.
June 1985 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” December 2024 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study found that patients with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia preferred shared decision-making with their doctors regarding treatment management.
30 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This correspondence discusses proposed updates to the diagnostic criteria for frontal fibrosing alopecia, emphasizing the importance of differentiating it from other types of alopecia.
13 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” In this study, intralesional triamcinolone acetonide injections were associated with halting the progression of frontal fibrosing alopecia in female patients and showed minimal adverse effects, but the efficacy as sole therapy remains unclear pending further trials.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, researchers found that CCCA in women of African descent is associated with molecular changes, including dysregulation of fatty acid metabolism and fibrosis pathways, suggesting potential targets for new treatments.
1 citations
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April 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” In this study, AMACO was found to be non-essential for the formation or function of anchoring cords in mice, despite its presence in the structure.
9 citations
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October 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Patients with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia may have a higher risk of breast and colorectal cancer.
24 citations
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April 2021 in “BMC women's health” This study found that women with PCOS and high BMI exhibited significantly increased hair growth compared to non-PCOS women, suggesting an additive effect of body weight on this phenotype in PCOS.
5 citations
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March 2022 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This study developed a mathematical model and online tool using serum AMH, androstenedione levels, UML, and BMI to screen for undiagnosed PCOS, particularly useful for Asian populations.
2 citations
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December 2016 in “PubMed” This paper reviews adrenocortical carcinoma, discussing its prevalence, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options, but reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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August 2025 in “European journal of medical research” In this study, subclinical hypothyroidism in women with PCOS was linked to changes in the thyroid-prolactin axis and a lack of correlation between TSH and AMH, while gonadotropin levels and ovarian morphology remained unaffected, indicating the need for further prospective research.
2 citations
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July 2023 in “International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine Research” This study found that for thyroid cancer patients who underwent radical mastectomy, the combination of CAF regimen and fufangbanmao capsule improved short-term clinical efficacy, enhanced immune function, reduced drug toxicity, and positively impacted quality of life compared to the CAF regimen alone.
November 2025 in “Cancer Cell International” This study provides a detailed cellular atlas of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, indicating that different fibroblast subtypes play roles in tumor progression and suppression, with potential biomarkers identified for HPV-related tumor growth.
September 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Elderly patients with CCCA were all African American with low vitamin D, but no iron or zinc deficiencies, and no hormonal imbalances compared to younger patients.
2 citations
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November 2021 in “ACG Case Reports Journal” This case study reports that tofacitinib effectively treated alopecia areata in a patient with Crohn's disease and maintained her Crohn's disease management.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study introduces ALUDWIG, an automated tool for assessing female androgenic alopecia severity from smartphone images, which may offer a more consistent alternative to current scoring methods like the Ludwig scale.
September 2026 in “Apollo Medicine” In this case report, researchers observed that a 35-year-old male with alopecia universalis achieved full regrowth of scalp, eyebrow, and facial hair with oral upadacitinib treatment after previous therapies failed to provide lasting relief.
September 2017 in “Journal of Dermatology & Cosmetology” This study reports a case of frontal fibrosing alopecia associated with hepatitis C treatment involving interferon and ribavirin.
December 2005 in “Journal of Medical Regulation” This summary describes the changes and developments in medical education and accreditation in Australia, as reported by the Australian Medical Council, highlighting increased collaboration among medical schools and new specialty recognitions.
November 2023 in “Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings”
3 citations
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May 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, researchers observed that phospholipid-calcium carbonate hybrid nanoparticles effectively delivered Tofacitinib citrate topically, which significantly inhibited hair follicle apoptosis and promoted hair growth in a mouse model of chemotherapy-induced alopecia, compared to a traditional Tofacitinib solution.
January 2026 in “Dermatology Online Journal” This case report highlights that CCCA can present with multifocal patchy hair loss in younger men of African descent, suggesting the need for careful evaluation when diagnosing atypical alopecia patterns.
18 citations
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June 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” In this study, FCO2 laser treatment showed significantly better improvement for alopecia areata compared to traditional intralesional corticosteroid injections, with no serious side effects or relapse observed.
3 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CCCA may be a fibroproliferative disorder, and anti-fibrotic therapies could help.
This review discusses central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia and emphasizes the need for more research to understand and manage the disease, while also suggesting initiatives like educating hairstylists for early detection.
January 2024 in “JEADV clinical practice” This study reported high patient satisfaction with multidisciplinary shared medical appointments for alopecia areata and frontal fibrosing alopecia, with participants appreciating the educational and supportive group environment.
July 2026 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In this study, researchers found that the efflux of calcium in root hairs of Arabidopsis thaliana, particularly through the ER-localized ACA2 and ACA7, is crucial for modulating cytoplasmic calcium signals and enabling proper root hair growth, with disruptions leading to impaired elongation.
May 2024 in “International Seven Journal of Multidisciplinary” This review discusses fibrosing frontal alopecia, including its causes, mechanisms, and treatments, and emphasizes the need for further research to improve understanding and treatments; it reports no new clinical results.