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November 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The commentary suggests that certain hair and skin care products may be linked to frontal fibrosing alopecia, but not sunscreens, and calls for more thorough research on the causes.
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March 2017 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study reported a significant increase in the reporting of sexual dysfunction associated with finasteride use, especially in individuals aged 31-45.
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December 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study demonstrated that Forsythiaside A protected against oxidative stress in both cell models and a mouse model of liver damage, suggesting its potential as a liver-protective agent.
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February 2015 in “PubMed” This study found that a minoxidil foamable emu oil emulsion significantly promoted hair growth in animals compared to a marketed 5% minoxidil solution, showing increased hair follicles in the anagenic phase.
February 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This article reviews current therapeutic strategies for frontal fibrosing alopecia and discusses the potential of oral dutasteride as a first-line treatment, emphasizing the need for more clinical trials.
February 2026 in “PubMed” This study found that among women with female pattern hair loss, low-dose oral minoxidil improved hair loss severity and quality of life scores despite 71.6% experiencing mild to moderate unwanted hair growth, which most patients did not consider a reason to discontinue treatment.
April 2016 in “Expert opinion on orphan drugs” This review explores current therapeutic options for frontal fibrosing alopecia, noting the use of finasteride, topical tacrolimus, hydroxychloroquine, and excimer laser in managing the condition, but reports no new clinical results.
March 2024 in “Organic letters” This study reports that difluoromethyl nitrile oxide can rapidly functionalize various alkenes at room temperature, leading to products that can transform into valuable medicinal chemistry building blocks like CF2H-isoxazolines for bioactive molecule modification.
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June 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article discusses familial frontal fibrosing alopecia in two male families and reports no new clinical findings.
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January 2013 in “Dissolution Technologies” This study optimized and validated a dissolution test method for immediate-release finasteride capsules, highlighting the need for an official standard due to variability in commercial products.
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October 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study examined 56 Thai patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia, finding frontotemporal hairline recession and eyebrow loss were common, and reported better disease stabilization with combination treatments of topical corticosteroids with hydroxychloroquine or finasteride.
January 2026 in “Figshare” In this study, women with female pattern hair loss using low-dose oral minoxidil reported significant improvements in hair loss severity and quality of life, with most experiencing mild or moderate unwanted hair growth but continuing treatment regardless.
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November 1979 in “Archives of dermatology” This case report discusses the potential use of topical tretinoin for treating Fox-Fordyce disease, but provides no new clinical results.
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October 2018 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This review highlights that frontal fibrosing alopecia’s increasing incidence may involve immune, genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors, yet its pathogenesis remains complex and not fully understood.
In this study, researchers found that Fgf21 knockout mice exhibited delayed hair follicle cycling compared to wild-type mice, potentially due to altered miRNA interactions affecting Vezf1 and Map3k1 expression, providing insights into the molecular regulation of hair growth.
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June 2002 in “Steroids” This study examined 4-azasteroids using 13C-NMR spectroscopy, detailing the NMR spectrum assignments and reporting a new molecular complex of finasteride with dioxane.
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January 2024 in “Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports” In this study, the researchers describe a case of feline demodicosis that presented with dermatological lesions but lacked the typical signs of pruritus or overgrooming, and they report successful off-label treatment using a single spot-on application of fluralaner.
This study found that patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia showed significant alterations in protein expression in forehead corneocytes, suggesting the condition may have systemic implications beyond the scalp.
July 2018 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study found that finasteride delivered through a nano-transferosomal gel showed improved penetration through skin layers compared to a conventional gel, suggesting a potential alternative for oral administration.
June 2018 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” In this study, finasteride was found to significantly reduce DHT levels and affect spermatogenic markers in rats, while DA-9401 co-treatment indicated potential ameliorative effects.
September 2024 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” This research discusses Fahr syndrome, highlighting its association with abnormal brain calcifications and varied clinical symptoms in young to middle-aged adults. Diagnosis involves specific criteria and CT scans, but no specific treatment exists; therapy focuses on managing symptoms and underlying conditions.
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August 2008 in “Stem Cells and Development” This study found that mesenchymal cells from adult mouse whisker follicles differentiated into odontoblast-like cells, demonstrating odontogenic potential in a specialized microenvironment both in vitro and in vivo.
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June 2022 in “International Journal of Dermatology” FFA in men shows unique features and treatment results vary widely.
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May 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article appears to be a table of contents or navigation page for a journal, not presenting any new findings or research results.
In this study, researchers found that FGF9 plays a significant role in sheep wool growth by accelerating the proliferation and cell cycle of dermal papilla cells, potentially through regulation of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.
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June 2011 in “Movement Disorders” A specific gene mutation is linked to a hereditary form of dystonia that responds well to certain medications.
August 2023 in “JAAD International” This study evaluated low dose oral minoxidil as a treatment for female pattern hair loss but reports no new clinical results.
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January 2014 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that ginsenoside F2 may suppress hair cell apoptosis and improve hair growth outcomes in a DHT-induced hair loss model more effectively than finasteride.
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June 2012 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring discoid lupus erythematosus by showing specific skin patterns.
December 2023 in “Reactions weekly”