April 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, to address long wait times for alopecia specialists, researchers implemented shared medical appointments for women with female pattern hair loss, modeled on formats previously used for conditions like acne and vitiligo.
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December 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this study, researchers identified a unique variant of alopecia areata characterized by an increase in telogen hair follicles and minimal inflammation present in the microenvironment.
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May 2006 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study identified a novel insertion mutation in the hairless gene that may contribute to the development of congenital atrichia with papular lesions in a Pakistani family.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Targeting immune pathways like JAK/STAT may help treat frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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June 2016 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This letter to the editor describes a case of postcast hypertrichosis in a patient with frontal fibrosing alopecia and reports no new research findings.
7 citations
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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.
February 2026 in “The Plant Journal” This study found that in Arabidopsis, root hair-specific proteins ADF8 and ADF11 are crucial for responding to hormonal signals like auxin and ethylene, which in turn modulate actin filament dynamics and are key for root hair growth under various environmental conditions.
33 citations
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September 2014 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” In this study, elevated afamin concentrations were associated with metabolic syndrome in young women, particularly those with insulin resistance, suggesting a potential predictive role for afamin in metabolic risk assessment.
January 2025 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses the various factors implicated in the etiology of frontal fibrosing alopecia and notes the need for effective treatments, reporting no new clinical findings.
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October 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, focal atrichia was associated with late-onset female pattern hair loss, providing a clinical clue to its diagnosis, particularly separating it from other hair disorders.
29 citations
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January 2003 in “Dermatology” This study suggests a new subtype of alopecia, termed 'acute diffuse and total alopecia of the female scalp' (ADTAFS), characterized by acute and total hair loss in women with a favorable recovery profile.
March 2021 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Low quality of life and high HSS-29 scores increase risk of losing patients during treatment.
4 citations
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May 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that hidradenitis suppurativa encounters most commonly occur with family or internal medicine providers, with frequent opiate prescriptions and low use of nonantibiotic systemic treatments.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Human hair follicles have their own thyroid hormone system.
June 2020 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” This case report highlights the importance of considering frontal fibrosing alopecia in young women, emphasizing early diagnosis to preserve hair and limit inflammation.
41 citations
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November 2019 in “Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine” This study found that 70-MHz ultrasound can detect early signs of hidradenitis suppurativa linked to severity, including hair follicle abnormalities and keratin fragmentation, aiding in diagnosis and management.
1 citations
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July 2004 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes a female patient with systemic lupus erythematosus who developed generalized hair-follicle hamartoma, marking the fourth documented association between the two conditions.
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March 2013 in “JAMA Dermatology” This case series reported that three pediatric patients with hidradenitis suppurativa showed decreased frequency and severity of disease flares after treatment with oral finasteride, with no significant adverse effects.
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March 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This review provides graded evidence and a therapeutic algorithm for managing hidradenitis suppurativa, but does not present new clinical results.
July 2025 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This article discusses initiatives by the ABHRS to enhance hair restoration surgery standards but presents no new research findings.
November 2024 in “Dermatology and Therapy” In this review, cosmetic practices such as non-ablative lasers, autologous fat injections, and oral isotretinoin may help alleviate certain symptoms of frontal fibrosing alopecia, while treatments like deep chemical peels and ablative laser therapies are contraindicated due to potential scarring risks.
September 2012 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article reviews the controversies that led to the establishment of the ISHRS and its impact on the evolution of hair transplantation, reporting no new clinical results.
28 citations
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September 2008 in “Current Pharmaceutical Design” This review discusses hypersensitivity reactions to anticoagulants like ASA and heparins, highlighting their rare but potentially life-threatening nature, and emphasizes the need for meticulous allergy testing to find safe alternatives.
43 citations
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November 2009 in “Archives of dermatology” This study found that alefacept showed no significant improvement in treating severe alopecia areata compared to placebo over a 24-week period.
August 2015 in “Dermatología Argentina” This study reviewed 18 postmenopausal women with frontal fibrosing alopecia, noting frontotemporal hairline recession and eyebrow loss, often treated with steroids, triamcinolone, and other medications.
May 2003 in “Hair transplant forum international” This program description outlines the Fellowship Training Program's goal of developing Fellows' skills in performing safe and aesthetically sound hair restoration surgery, reporting no new research findings.
July 2024 in “Clinical Case Reports” This study suggests that young females may experience a rare coexistence of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and ophiasis pattern Alopecia Areata, possibly sharing a common underlying pathophysiology.
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November 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Farudodstat may effectively treat alopecia areata without harming hair follicles.
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September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Farudodstat may effectively treat alopecia areata without harmful side effects.
September 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the formation and membership of the British Association of Hair Restoration Surgeons and reports no clinical findings.