6 citations
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November 2018 in “Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy” This study found that using a wearable low-level light therapy device for photodynamic therapy significantly reduced actinic keratosis lesions and improved quality of life in patients with AK of the scalp.
16 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, researchers piloted an asynchronous telemedicine program for isotretinoin management in acne patients, finding that dosing outcomes were similar to synchronous visits and clinicians were comfortable adjusting doses remotely.
October 2025 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Andrographolide from Andrographis paniculata promotes hair growth and could be a natural treatment for hair loss.
January 2022 in “International Journal of Health Science” The authors of this study aim to evaluate the strategies for using topical products in treating androgenetic alopecia, highlighting topical applications as potentially more effective and convenient compared to oral medications, which often suffer from poor patient adherence.
July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
January 1999 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” RAPK is a rare skin disorder with pigmented spots, mainly on hands and feet, starting in youth.
4 citations
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August 2019 in “Journal of Dermatology” This study found that polyamine levels in hair samples differ between androgenic alopecia and alopecia areata, suggesting potential non-invasive biomarkers to distinguish between these hair loss conditions.
January 2019 in “Przegląd Dermatologiczny” This report presents a case of a 57-year-old woman with APS-4, generalized alopecia, and rheumatoid arthritis, emphasizing the need to screen for other autoimmune disorders in patients with a single organ-specific autoimmune disease.
4 citations
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January 2011 in “Annals of Dermatology” This article discusses the role of HR gene mutations in differentiating atrichia with papular lesions from alopecia universalis, but presents no new experimental results.
This study found that encapsulating ascorbyl palmitate in curcumin-grafted nanoparticles increased its stability compared to unencapsulated forms, with primary skin penetration occurring through hair follicles in pig skin.
July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
2 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” This study suggests that AT-ASCs significantly improve terminal and intermediate hair counts and hair caliber in androgenetic alopecia more than PRP, though with more side effects like headache and erythema.
19 citations
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that a standardized PRP application protocol was effective as a coadjuvant therapy in most patients with androgenetic alopecia who did not respond to minoxidil or finasteride, based on improvements in Ebling's scale.
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.
January 2021 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dermatology” In this study, the MPV/PC ratio was identified as a potential tool for assessing disease activity in alopecia areata, with higher ratios in active and severe cases compared to inactive and mild/moderate ones.
This study found that inhibiting AP-1 transcription factors in mice causes squamous tumors to transform into sebaceous tumors and regulates tumor cell lineage.
2 citations
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March 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” In this study, platelet-rich plasma treatments over three months were reported to improve hair growth in individuals with androgenetic alopecia, although objectively measuring its efficacy remains challenging.
July 2021 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this study, the researchers reported that early diagnosis and treatment of fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution may arrest or potentially reverse disease progression, though some patients experienced continued hair loss.
23 citations
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July 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Genetic testing for hairless gene mutations is crucial to correctly diagnose and treat atrichia with papular lesions.
6 citations
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April 2017 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study found that several compounds from Yangxue Shengfa capsule may promote hair growth by enhancing cell proliferation in vitro, suggesting potential use in treating androgenetic alopecia.
June 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study concluded that both DPCP alone and combined with PRP are effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata, with no significant difference between the two treatment methods.
5 citations
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January 2018 in “Acta Dermatovenerologica Alpina Pannonica et Adriatica” This case study highlights congenital atrichia with papular lesions as a cause of total body hair loss, characterized by the absence of hair follicles and the presence of skin-colored papules.
426 citations
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August 2014 in “Nature Medicine” This narrative review examines the interactions between skin stem cells and their niches, finding new insights from advancements in genetic and imaging tools but reporting no new experimental results.
25 citations
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April 2021 in “The EMBO Journal” This review discusses the role of hair follicle stem cells as active signaling centers in skin homeostasis, highlighting recent advancements and reporting no new clinical results.
21 citations
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May 2022 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review covers the structure, development, cycle, and molecular regulation of hair follicles but does not report new results, aiming to offer insights for addressing hair follicle-related diseases.
18 citations
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April 2016 in “Molecular Genetics and Genomics” This study suggests that thymosin beta 4 may regulate hair growth by influencing VEGF and MMP-2 levels through the Wnt/β-catenin/Lef-1 signaling pathway in mouse models.
4 citations
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November 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Aging causes hair loss and graying due to stem cell decline and changes in cell behavior and communication.
4 citations
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August 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review discusses recent advancements in understanding how the sympathetic nervous system and norepinephrine regulate hair follicle growth, highlighting innovative studies that explore their effects on hair follicle stem cells.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Faculty reviews” This review discusses recent advances in understanding hair growth mechanisms and reviews current and emerging therapies, but it presents no new clinical results.
June 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” In this study, researchers found that isoproterenol, an adrenergic β2 receptor agonist, promoted hair growth and hair follicle stem cell proliferation in models of androgenetic alopecia by modulating the PI3K/AKT/β-Catenin pathway, suggesting a potential new therapeutic strategy for hair loss.