December 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” In this study, human cell models of hair follicles showed that araliadiol, a plant-derived polyacetylene compound, promotes hair growth through the p38/PPAR-γ signaling pathway, suggesting its potential as a new drug candidate for alopecia treatment.
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November 2018 in “Archives of dermatological research” Apremilast was not effective in treating moderate-to-severe alopecia areata.
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September 2021 in “EClinicalMedicine” In this study, ALRV5XR treatment significantly increased terminal hair density in men with androgenetic alopecia after 24 weeks, while also decreasing vellus hair density, and was well tolerated without adverse events, suggesting its potential efficacy over standard therapies.
July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Ritlecitinib helps adolescents with severe alopecia areata regrow scalp hair and normalize body hair and nails.
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June 2001 in “Annals of neurology” This study reports that patients with Alzheimer's disease have increased levels of polyamines in their hair.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” AMP-303 injections can increase hair growth in androgenetic alopecia with minimal side effects.
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January 2002 in “Laboratory Animals” This study identified a compound heterozygous mutation in a hairless rhesus macaque, which was associated with skin abnormalities similar to those in hairless mice and humans with APL.
This case study reports that a 35-year-old woman developed nonscarring alopecia following the cosmetic use of poly-L-lactic acid on her face and hairline.
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July 2000 in “Dermatologic surgery” This paper contains author contact information and disclosures without reporting new research findings or results.
August 2023 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” A specific RNA molecule blocks hair growth by affecting a protein related to hair loss conditions.
This study found that expressions of TLR-3, TLR-7, TLR-8, and TLR-9 were significantly higher in alopecia areata patients compared to healthy controls, indicating a potential role in disease autoimmunity.
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January 2011 in “International journal of trichology” This report discusses the accurate diagnosis of atrichia with papular lesions, emphasizing its distinction from alopecia universalis to prevent unnecessary steroid treatment, and presents a case matching APL diagnostic criteria.
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March 1992 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study analyzed survey responses from 800 alopecia areata patients and found a possible genetic association with increased insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus in relatives but not in the patients themselves.
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October 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This study found that platelet-rich plasma treatment increased hair density and reduced inflammation in patients with patchy alopecia areata, but not in a patient with alopecia universalis.
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May 2018 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society” This study found that platelet-rich plasma treatment was effective and safe for promoting hair regrowth in mild cases of alopecia areata, with significant improvements in quality of life compared to placebo.
April 2016 in “Dermatología Revista Mexicana” This experimental study found no significant difference in hair follicle characteristics after short-term treatment with autologous platelet-rich plasma in individuals with androgenic alopecia compared to placebo.
September 2025 in “Animals” In this study, researchers using Astral—DIA proteomics technology identified 67 differentially expressed proteins in Gansu alpine fine-wool sheep, linking proteins like keratin and MGST3 in pathways to wool fineness regulation, particularly highlighting their association with hair follicle development.
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August 2017 in “Journal of Cellular Physiology” In this study, researchers found that in mouse models of alopecia areata, the expression of immune-regulating molecules PD-L1 and PD-L2 in dermal fibroblasts is increased by activated T cells, potentially indicating a lack of negative immune control in affected skin.
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March 2020 in “Thoracic Cancer” In this phase I study, CT-707, a new ALK inhibitor, showed a 77% response rate among Chinese patients with advanced ALK-rearranged non-small cell lung cancer, suggesting clinical effectiveness despite some adverse events like diarrhea and liver enzyme elevation.
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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.
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.
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November 2024 in “Cutis” PLLA injections can cause hair loss and skin issues.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that edelweiss extract may promote hair growth and reduce shedding in ex vivo experiments by affecting hair follicle anagen phase duration and keratinocyte proliferation.
January 2026 in “MEDS Clinical Medicine” This review discusses the combined use of plum-blossom and Daoma needle therapy for androgenic alopecia, emphasizing its potential benefits and the need for further clinical research, but reports no new results.
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October 2000 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” AUC and APL are distinct conditions needing careful clinical assessment.
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.
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June 2017 in “Skin” This study is the first to report that apremilast may be effective in treating refractory lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia, though some patients experienced adverse effects leading to discontinuation.
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March 2006 in “Journal of medical ethics” This report describes a case of twins with alopecia areata totalis who did not respond to corticosteroids but showed significant hair growth with platelet rich plasma injections, suggesting PRP's potential as an alternative treatment.
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January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” This study found that platelet-rich plasma may have a role in treating chronic alopecia areata, but more long-term follow-up studies are needed to confirm its effectiveness and success rate.
November 2025 in “Biomedicines” This study found that the JAK1 inhibitors baricitinib and abrocitinib significantly reduced mechanical alloknesis in a murine model of atopic dermatitis, whereas the JAK2 inhibitor AZ960 had no effect.