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March 2014 in “Cell death and differentiation” This study indicated that abnormal Bmp signaling in β-catenin gain-of-function mutants is associated with anorectal malformations, shedding light on potential mechanisms underlying these congenital conditions.
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September 1993 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This letter by Dr. Saul P. Davis details concerns about the use of bacteriostatic saline with benzyl alcohol in hair transplantation, but reports no new research findings.
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November 2014 in “Journal of feline medicine and surgery” This case study suggests lymphocytic mural folliculitis in a cat might be an early sign of pancreatic carcinoma.
June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study of photobiomodulation therapy devices for androgenetic alopecia found variable improvements in hair grade across different skin types and devices, suggesting a need for larger, more comprehensive trials.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that Breezula® and Minoxidil both enhance hair growth in male pattern hair loss by promoting keratinocyte proliferation, with Breezula® potentially more potent in reducing the hair growth inhibitor IL-6.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reviewed treatments and findings related to male androgenetic alopecia, noting that topical minoxidil and oral finasteride are effective for slowing hair loss, while newer interventions like PRP and microneedling show promise.
8 citations
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August 1987 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study reports that the monoclonal antibody BKN-1 specifically stained basal cell epithelioma cells and certain normal skin structures, indicating a similarity in keratin expression between the tumor and follicular epithelium below the isthmus portion.
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October 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that mTOR gene expression was significantly increased and S6K1 activation was observed in skin samples from acne patients compared to healthy controls, suggesting mTORC1's involvement in acne pathogenesis.
June 2024 in “ESMO Gastrointestinal Oncology” The BAYONET trial is a phase II study designed to assess the efficacy and safety of combining encorafenib, binimetinib, and cetuximab for patients with BRAF V600E-mutant metastatic colorectal cancer that is resistant to encorafenib plus cetuximab; results are not yet reported.
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September 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study examined phase 3 clinical trial data and found that baricitinib improves hair regrowth in adults with alopecia areata and significant scalp hair loss, with the response varying based on the severity of hair loss at the start of treatment.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” This case report described a 29-year-old man with male pattern baldness treated with the lesser-known sarcode Adrenalin, but the abstract does not provide further details on the treatment outcome or efficacy.
In this case report, a 45-year-old man with treatment-resistant androgenetic alopecia experienced hair regrowth during oral bicalutamide treatment but also suffered adverse effects leading to discontinuation, highlighting the need for further studies on the safety and role of androgen receptor blockade in hair loss.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study observes that TYK2 inhibition with BMS-986202 may extend hair follicle growth phases and decrease inflammatory cell markers in alopecia areata, suggesting potential for clinical application.
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October 2012 in “The FASEB Journal” This study found that bimatoprost stimulated hair growth in both human scalp follicle cultures and mouse pelage in vivo, suggesting it might offer a promising treatment for scalp alopecias.
December 2024 in “PLoS ONE” In this study, researchers observed that alopecia prevalence varies in gray bats throughout the summer, with higher rates in lactating females, who also exhibit more severe lesions, but found no link between subcutaneous mites and fur loss.
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.
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February 1998 in “PubMed” This study found that patients with MPA had significantly lower zinc and manganese levels and higher copper levels in their hair compared to hair-healthy men.
January 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Biopsies matched initial diagnoses in 76.6% of black women with alopecia and led to treatment changes in 44% of cases.
September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The author reports that an evaluation system for assessing candidacy in alopecia-reducing procedures significantly decreased unsuitable surgeries while maintaining consistently good outcomes.
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May 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” In this case study, researchers reported that a patient with plaque alopecia areata experienced complete and sustained hair regrowth after treatment with 5-Fluorouracil and Bleomycin via microinfusion of medicines, despite initial cutaneous atrophy caused by intralesional corticosteroid therapy.
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November 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study suggests that the HDAC9 gene is a third susceptibility gene for male-pattern baldness, with significant associations found in both German and Australian samples.
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March 2017 in “Nature Communications” This study shows that macrophage-induced TNF signaling can activate hair follicle stem cells and promote new hair follicle formation after wounding by regulating AKT/β-catenin pathways.
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October 1998 in “Differentiation” Basonuclin helps identify and track hair follicle development and cycling in mice.
February 2026 in “Clinical Cancer Research” This study found that combining the PAXMAN scalp cooling system with HairRepro MEDI α lotion led to a 50% success rate in reducing chemotherapy-induced alopecia and achieved complete hair regrowth by 3 months in Japanese breast cancer patients, suggesting enhanced efficacy over scalp cooling alone.
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December 2014 in “PLoS Biology” This study found that macrophages near hair follicles contribute to the activation of skin epithelial stem cells in mice, suggesting a novel role for macrophages in regulating hair growth.
February 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” This case study found that multiparametric ultrasound can be an effective non-invasive diagnostic tool for evaluating scalp changes in alopecia areata following repeated corticosteroid injections, potentially offering an alternative to biopsy.
6 citations
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May 2023 in “Drugs” This study reports that baricitinib was more effective than placebo in promoting hair growth in adults with severe alopecia areata after 36 weeks of treatment in clinical trials.
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April 2007 in “Journal of Medical Primatology” This study reports that a 14-year-old female rhesus monkey with alopecia universalis was found to have a T-cell-mediated autoimmune disease similar to human alopecia areata universalis.
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February 2022 in “JAAD case reports” This case report observed hair regrowth following the treatment of alopecia universalis and atopic dermatitis with tofacitinib, a JAK inhibitor.