September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that oral Janus kinase inhibitors were effective in treating alopecia areata, with a clinical response rate of 48.3%, though further research is needed to assess long-term effects.
January 2023 in “RSC Advances” This study found that two eco-friendly analytical methods for quantifying Finasteride and Tadalafil in a new dosage form were effective, green, and suitable for quality control.
March 2025 in “Revista Foco” This review describes the clinical signs, symptoms, and diagnostic findings for alopecia frontal fibrosante, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and variable treatment options, and reports no new findings.
June 2020 in “Dermatologic therapy” Using Janus kinase inhibitors (JAKi) in COVID-19 treatment requires careful consideration due to their immunosuppressive effects.
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June 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study identified FP-1 as a highly specific extracellular matrix protein in follicular papilla cells, which may play a role in hair growth regulation during specific hair cycle phases.
This compilation lists potential side effects, drug interactions, and trade names of various dermatological and antiretroviral medications, but it reports no original research findings.
September 2021 in “Clinical research in dermatology” This review discusses frontal fibrosing alopecia and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight the need for randomized controlled trials on 5AR inhibitors to assess their efficacy and safety.
March 2026 in “JID Innovations” In a mouse model study, researchers found that mutations in Aire reduced alopecia areata frequency, while Notch4 mutations did not lead to the disease, likely due to proximity with a resistance gene.
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November 2009 in “DSpace (Federal University of Santa Catarina)” Brunfelsia uniflora has good antioxidant properties and moderate antibacterial activity.
This abstract contains subscription and access information for Wolters Kluwer Health journals but reports no research findings.
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October 2016 in “Stem Cells and Development” This study found that epidermal growth factor significantly enhances the proliferation of hair follicle-derived mesenchymal stem cells through the EGFR/ERK and AKT pathways, without involving the STAT3 pathway.
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August 2024 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” This study analyzed data from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System and found that finasteride had the highest reporting frequency and signal strength for drug-induced erectile dysfunction among 734 drugs, with compound preparations posing higher risks than single ingredients.
This article responds to "The Assessment and Treatment of Geezers" by highlighting that some individuals protest against perceived self-importance and verbosity despite fitting the geezer definition.
May 2026 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” In this study, oral tofacitinib was associated with significant hair regrowth in patients with alopecia areata, achieving over 50% reduction in Severity of Alopecia Tool scores, with mild side effects.
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January 2014 In this study, the release rate of Finasteride from Eudragit matrix tablets was found to be significantly influenced by the drug/Eudragit ratio and polymer viscosity, with formulation F9 being the most effective.
December 2014 in “Belarusian State Pedagogical University repository (Belarusian State Pedagogical University)” This study suggests that β-Catenin and extracellular matrix components interact in a regulatory loop to influence fibroblast behavior and wound repair properties in dermal tissue.
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June 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This study identifies specific trichoscopic features such as empty follicles and perifollicular erythema in Caucasians with frontal fibrosing alopecia, which may assist in diagnosis and monitoring, but stresses the need for further research due to limited demographic data.
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January 2025 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study analyzed FAERS data to explore the risk and onset patterns of autoimmune skin diseases associated with immune checkpoint inhibitors, finding a strong association particularly with bullous pemphigoid and emphasizing the need for vigilant monitoring of these adverse effects.
This study found that an exosome formulation with plant extracts significantly increased hair regrowth in men with male pattern alopecia compared to a placebo, without notable adverse effects.
May 2015 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Certain drugs and supplements may contribute to hair loss in the frontal hairline in older women.
July 2011 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The document provides a quiz for physicians to earn continuing medical education credits in facial plastic surgery.
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December 2018 in “International journal of environmental research and public health/International journal of environmental research and public health” This study observed that Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) can inhibit phosphorylation of STAT1 and reduce a specific subset of immune cells in vitro and ex vivo, suggesting a potential role in maintaining immune privilege in alopecia areata.
June 2024 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” In this study, 40% of alopecia areata patients using topical 2% tofacitinib ointment achieved greater than 50% improvement in hair regrowth after six months, showing significant efficacy compared to controls, with no serious adverse effects reported.
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September 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” New ABCA12 gene mutations were linked to a skin condition with scaling and hair loss, and a treatment helped with hair loss in a related case.
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August 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study observed that the compound EM-402 reduced 5α-reductase activity and sebaceous gland size in the flank organs and ears of hamsters, indicating potent localized anti-androgenic effects without systemic action.
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December 1998 in “Journal of Cell Science” This study found that the LEF-1 binding site acts as an enhancer element for the wool keratin intermediate filament gene promoter in hair follicle cortex, with specificity regulated by additional factors.
September 2021 in “Revista interdisciplinar em saúde” This study reported that oral isotretinoin effectively stabilized frontal fibrosing alopecia in patients, which may help guide healthcare providers in managing this condition related to hair loss and self-esteem.
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January 1992 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 1 citations
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September 1986 in “Journal of the Forensic Science Society” This study found that hair root sheaths can be accurately typed for erythrocyte acid phosphatase, adenylate kinase, and adenosine deaminase, consistent with blood typing results from the same donors.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study reported significant transcriptomic changes in keratinocyte and immune cell populations in a mouse model with EGFR-deficient epidermis, suggesting possible targets for mitigating adverse skin events in EGFR-targeted cancer therapy.