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January 2016 in “Dermatology online journal” This case report describes a 46-year-old man diagnosed with frontal fibrosing alopecia, a condition primarily affecting postmenopausal women, highlighting its rare occurrence in men.
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July 2022 in “BMC Genomics” This study found that overexpression of the FA2H gene in cashmere goats' hair follicle cells may enhance hair proliferation and regulate genes affecting cashmere fineness.
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June 2010 in “Dermatologic surgery” This article contains information about journal subscriptions and does not report any research findings.
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This study demonstrated that the differential wetting characterization (DWC) method can effectively differentiate changes in the wetting properties of hair fibers after chemical or physical treatment.
May 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Water extract of cacumen platycladi helps hair growth by affecting specific cell pathways.
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April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, researchers found that CCCA in women of African descent is associated with molecular changes, including dysregulation of fatty acid metabolism and fibrosis pathways, suggesting potential targets for new treatments.
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February 2026 in “Small Ruminant Research” This study found that specific genetic variations in the IRF2BP2 gene influence fleece structure in sheep, with one variant completely determining coat type and another significantly modifying fiber characteristics, providing valuable insights for improving fleece quality through selective breeding.
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June 2021 in “Sultan Qaboos University medical journal” This case report presents three sisters with familial frontal fibrosing alopecia, making it the 25th documented familial case, with treatment results observed in one sister.
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May 2024 in “International Seven Journal of Multidisciplinary” This review discusses fibrosing frontal alopecia, including its causes, mechanisms, and treatments, and emphasizes the need for further research to improve understanding and treatments; it reports no new clinical results.
January 2026 in “Dermatology Online Journal” This case report highlights that CCCA can present with multifocal patchy hair loss in younger men of African descent, suggesting the need for careful evaluation when diagnosing atypical alopecia patterns.
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June 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study reported that frontal fibrosing alopecia predominantly affects postmenopausal women and identified potential risk factors like frequent β-blocker use and sunscreen application, indicating the need for further research.
September 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” This abstract describes frontal fibrosing alopecia, a type of cicatricial alopecia identified in post-menopausal women, and reports no new clinical findings.
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March 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that FGF21 suppresses inflammation induced by C. acnes in both human skin cells and mouse models, suggesting potential use in acne treatment.
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October 2010 in “2010 3rd International Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Informatics” This study successfully cloned and characterized the LEF-1 gene from Inner Mongolia Cashmere Goats, potentially aiding efforts to enhance cashmere production through genetic modification.
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.