March 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Isotretinoin can effectively reduce symptoms of frontal fibrosing alopecia.
January 2024 in “Journal of lipid research” Finasteride may lower cholesterol and slow heart disease progression.
December 2023 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Tofacitinib is effective for treating alopecia areata, and starting treatment early may improve results.
January 2024 in “Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine” Millets may help reduce chemotherapy side effects like nausea, fatigue, and hair loss.
May 2022 in “Clinical Epigenetics” A mother's iron levels early in pregnancy can influence the DNA makeup of her child, potentially affecting the child's health.
Alopecia Areata is treated with drugs and therapies to reduce inflammation and immune response.
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April 2019 in “Cell reports” Patient-derived melanocytes can potentially treat vitiligo by restoring skin pigmentation.
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June 2015 in “Scientific Reports” The study found that diseases can be grouped by symptoms and that the accuracy of predicting disease-related genes varies with the data source.
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January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Tofacitinib works better and is more tolerable for severe alopecia than conventional treatments and DPCP immunotherapy.
March 2018 in “Dermatología Argentina” The study found that the average age of women diagnosed with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in Argentina is higher than in other countries, but their symptoms are similar.
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February 2008 in “Stem Cells” Wnt10b helps blood stem cells grow after injury.
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April 2016 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Combining imiquimod with diphenylcyclopropenone may improve treatment outcomes for alopecia areata patients who don't respond to diphenylcyclopropenone alone.
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December 2022 in “Cell reports” Eating a high-fat fish oil diet caused mice to lose hair due to a specific immune cell activity in the skin linked to a protein called E-FABP.
Lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia are likely the same disease with different clinical appearances.
September 2021 in “International Journal of Biomedicine” Certain gene variations are linked to a higher risk of severe acne, suggesting a genetic influence on the condition.
May 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A virus protein can activate a pathway that may lead to abnormal hair follicle development.
North American ginseng extract helped regrow hair in balding mice.
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October 2018 in “Life sciences” Kang-ai injection with platinum-based chemotherapy improves tumor response and immune function while reducing side effects in advanced lung cancer.
May 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scientists can control how skin stem cells divide by using different treatments.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Transplanting skin cells is a safe, effective, and affordable treatment for vitiligo.
May 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain microRNAs may protect against hair loss in alopecia areata and could be potential treatment targets.
May 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Dermal Wnt/β-catenin signaling is important for the proper size and development of hair follicles.
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May 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Cilostazol may help hair grow and could be a new treatment for hair loss.
May 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The protein CTCF is essential for skin development, maintaining hair follicles, and preventing inflammation.
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August 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” Cholesterol balance is important for hair health, and problems with it can lead to hair loss conditions.
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July 2004 in “American Journal of Pathology” Stress increases a factor in mice that leads to hair loss, and blocking this factor may prevent it.
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January 2018 in “Frontiers in Bioscience” Nanoparticles show promise for better wound healing, but more research is needed to ensure safety and effectiveness.
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December 2006 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Hair follicles are essential for skin health, aiding in hair growth, wound healing, and immune function.
August 2023 in “Military Medical Research” Scientists have improved 3D models of human skin for research and medical uses, but still face challenges in perfectly replicating real skin.
February 2020 in “JAAD case reports” Systemic mastocytosis may cause a type of hair loss called cicatricial alopecia.