June 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This abstract provides information on potential conflicts of interest and acknowledges sources of support for the findings, but does not report specific study results.
9 citations
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March 2018 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This study suggests that the progesterone metabolite allopregnanolone and progesterone regulate distinct gene sets involved in glioblastoma cell proliferation, with some overlapping effects modified by finasteride.
6 citations
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January 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This review discusses the bidirectional interactions between human mast cells and CD8 T cells in the skin, particularly in the context of disorders like psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and vitiligo, and reports no new findings.
This study found that the Arabidopsis thaliana protein Formin 2 localizes to plasmodesmata and is crucial for regulating their permeability by anchoring actin filaments, which affects virus susceptibility.
8 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This correspondence discusses the diagnostic criteria for frontal fibrosing alopecia but reports no new research findings, agreeing with many previously suggested criteria.
102 citations
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April 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that early intervention and treatment with intralesional triamcinolone acetonide may stabilize hairline recession in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia, although further research is needed for definitive treatment guidelines.
8 citations
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June 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study found that tofacitinib is an effective and more tolerable treatment than systemic corticosteroids for moderate-to-severe alopecia areata, and its combination with corticosteroids may offer improved efficacy.
November 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This meta-analysis suggests a significant association between the use of facial sunscreen and moisturizer and frontal fibrosing alopecia, while finding no significant relationship with hair products or treatments.
191 citations
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November 2007 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This review discusses the acyl-CoA synthetase very-long-chain (ACSVL) enzyme family, including its biochemical characteristics, tissue expression, and involvement in lipid metabolism, but presents no new experimental results.
6 citations
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January 2013 in “Case reports in endocrinology” This article reviews acromegaloid facial appearance syndrome and presents a case in a 57-year-old woman, emphasizing the need for more cases to understand its clinical features and inheritance patterns.
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November 2003 in “Humana Press eBooks” This article discusses the use of atomic force microscopy for examining human hair surfaces in dermatology, cosmetics, and forensic science, but presents no new research findings.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this study, CCCA patients were found to have higher odds of metabolic, autoimmune, atopic, and psychiatric comorbidities compared to matched controls.
9 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study presents a validated questionnaire, the FFA-QLI, which effectively assesses and differentiates the quality of life impact among patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia, showing greater sensitivity in identifying severe cases than the DLQI.
1 citations
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November 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study developed the Alopecia Areata Children's Quality of Life Index (AAcQLI) to assess quality of life in children with alopecia areata, demonstrating good reliability and validity in initial tests.
2 citations
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May 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Hair shaft changes may be linked to CCCA, but their role is unclear.
7 citations
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March 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that FGF21 suppresses inflammation induced by C. acnes in both human skin cells and mouse models, suggesting potential use in acne treatment.
February 2024 in “International journal of medical science and clinical research studies” This article reviews the clinical features, pathogenesis, and treatment strategies for Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia, emphasizing the need for enhanced understanding and early diagnosis, but reports no new research findings.
October 2013 in “Journal of the American College of Cardiology” This study investigates the potential link between atrial fibrillation and circulating aldosterone levels related to cardiac fibrosis in patients with hypertension.
13 citations
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August 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia can affect African men and may be underdiagnosed.
September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” This article discusses features, genetics, and diagnostic challenges of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia in African American women but reports no new clinical results.
This abstract contains no research findings; it outlines website features and access options for the JAMA network's publications.
9 citations
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July 2020 in “JAMA dermatology” This study explored dermatoscopic and histopathologic findings of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia beyond the vertex scalp, suggesting that dermatoscopy might serve as a less invasive diagnostic tool for subclinical disease.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Targeting immune pathways like JAK/STAT may help treat frontal fibrosing alopecia.
September 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that caffeic acid treatment mitigated the negative effects of acrylamide toxicity in Wistar rats by normalizing tissue and serological indices.
January 2024 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” This study found that A-FABP serum levels were significantly higher in male patients with androgenetic alopecia compared to controls, and the authors concluded that A-FABP could serve as a biomarker for early detection of this condition.
4 citations
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May 2021 in “Biomedicines” This review explores the potential role of caveolin-1 in cicatricial alopecia, particularly frontal fibrosing alopecia, and discusses possibilities for targeted therapies without providing new research results.
August 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia may be caused by an autoimmune reaction and hormonal imbalance.
2 citations
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June 2012 in “PubMed” This article reports three cases of African American men with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, highlighting the need to consider this diagnosis for male patients with vertex hair loss and scalp symptoms.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, the researchers observed significant metabolic dysregulation in central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, particularly involving lipid metabolism and the downregulation of AMPK-related genes.
5 citations
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April 2023 in “Life” This review discusses central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia in adolescents, noting varied presentation and highlighting genetic and environmental factors, but reports no new clinical findings.