August 2026 in “Molecules” This study found that Eucommia ulmoides bark extract shows potential antioxidant and hair follicle-support properties in vitro and in vivo, but further validation is needed to confirm these effects.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study evaluated the 308-nm excimer laser as an adjuvant treatment for frontal fibrosing alopecia and found it may stabilize hairline recession and improve erythema and perifollicular hyperkeratosis, with transient erythema as the only reported adverse effect.
November 2025 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” In this study, researchers found that using the FUE method, performed by surgeons instead of technicians, allows for more precise follicular unit extraction than the traditional FUT method, potentially improving outcomes and donor area utilization in hair transplantation.
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January 2016 in “Cellular physiology and biochemistry” This study reports that EGF at specific concentrations promotes the proliferation and migration of hair follicle ORS cells by activating the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway in vitro.
January 2013 in “Seoul National University Open Repository (Seoul National University)” This study found that pretreating hair follicles with epidermal growth factor (EGF) may protect against chemotherapy-induced hair damage by inducing a catagen-like stage, thus supporting primary hair recovery.
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June 2021 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This paper presents consensus guidelines for standardized diagnostic criteria and assessment methods for frontal fibrosing alopecia to improve clinical research and data collection globally.
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January 1988 in “PubMed” This study found that epidermal cell extract from keratinocytes may promote epidermal cell proliferation and migration while inhibiting fibroblast activity, potentially reducing scarring in wound healing.
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July 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes three instances of eosinophilic pustular folliculitis lacking visible pustules, which histopathology confirmed involve eosinophilic infiltration around hair follicles.
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October 2021 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that C. japonicum flower extract significantly increased melanin content and cellular activity in human melanocytes and may improve follicular depigmentation and vitiligo through cAMP signaling.
September 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that Ectoin, derived from halophilic bacteria, can mitigate stress-related skin damage by reducing cortisone's inhibitory effects on essential skin proteins and decreasing UVB-induced glucocorticoid activity, highlighting its potential as a preventative agent for stress-induced skin issues.
October 2022 in “European Heart Journal” This study found that extracellular vesicles derived from cardiosphere-derived cells classified as potent were effective in reducing cardiac hypertrophy and improving systemic health markers in rats with induced cardiac aging.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” This article discusses the establishment and global adoption of standardized terminology for follicular unit excision (FUE) by the ISHRS, which aids effective communication among hair restoration practitioners.
March 2026 in “Calcified Tissue International” This review discusses the complex role of the EDA pathway in vertebrate skeletal development, emphasizing its interaction with other morphogenic pathways to influence skeletal diversity, but reports no new experimental results.
April 2000 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” This study found that epidermal growth factor may stimulate the growth of hair follicle epithelium and potentially accelerate the transition from anagen to catagen phase in cultured human hair follicles.
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September 2011 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review describes the dermatological uses of the contraceptive ethinylestradiol/chlormadinone acetate for conditions linked to high androgen levels and reports no new clinical results.
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December 2016 in “PloS one” In this study, researchers found that the EDMTFH protein is present in specific layers of the chicken embryo skin and feathers, suggesting its role in feather mechanics and development.
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January 2023 in “Cell proliferation” This study reported that supplementing rat hair follicle stem cells with chick embryo extract enhanced their migration and proliferation, possibly promoting differentiation toward Schwann cells.
April 2026 in “Research Square” E13 fetal mouse fibroblast vesicles may help reduce scarring.
May 2015 in “European Journal of Paediatric Neurology” This study describes three additional cases of encephalocraniocutaneous lipomatosis, emphasizing the importance of examining patients with ocular and ipsilateral skin lesions for this rare neurocutaneous disorder.
November 2025 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” This study reports a rare cluster of four patients with ectodermal dysplasia, highlighting its typical dental and dermatological manifestations and the necessity of multidisciplinary management.
July 2022 in “Dermatology Reports” This report details a case of a 58-year-old male diagnosed with erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp, which improved following 3-5 weeks of treatment with topical clobetasol proprionate.
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October 1998 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that exogenous EGF inhibited hair follicle development and decreased follicle density in both Tabby and normal mice, suggesting interactions between EGF and the Ta peptide influence normal skin phenotype.
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May 2011 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” In this cell study, Eclipta alba extract inhibited cancer cell proliferation and induced apoptosis, showing potential antiproliferative and anti-metastasis effects on liver and related cancer cell lines.
March 2021 in “Arrow - TU Dublin (Technological University Dublin)” This study tested a folate-conjugate drug delivery system and found its cytotoxicity depends on whether the treated cells overexpress folate receptors, suggesting potential for targeted chemotherapy.
April 2026 in “Trends in Sciences” This study found that Acanthus ebracteatus extract may promote the proliferation of human hair follicle dermal papilla cells and reported that its microemulsion was stable for 12 weeks.
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December 2007 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study reports two cases of alopecia areata that responded to the antihistamine fexofenadine.
January 2024 in “Biomedicines” This review discussed the cutaneous manifestations of APECED, highlighting chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis, alopecia areata, and vitiligo, while emphasizing the importance of early detection and monitoring for accurate diagnosis and patient care in various populations.
In this study of foxes and jackals in Ilam province, Iran, 19.35% of foxes and 17.85% of jackals were found to be infested with ectoparasites, mainly Ctenocephalides canis.
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October 2017 in “Nutrients” This study observed that the ethyl acetate extract of Equisetum debile showed high activity against 5α-reductase and lipid peroxidation with no cytotoxicity on dermal papilla cells.
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March 2012 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Dermoscopy helps diagnose frontal fibrosing alopecia by identifying specific scalp features.