September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that estetrol (E4) significantly prolonged the anagen phase and increased hair matrix keratinocyte proliferation in cultured human hair follicles, suggesting its potential as a treatment for female pattern hair loss.
9 citations
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January 2020 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” This review discusses the enigmatic nature of frontal fibrosing alopecia and reports no clinical results; the authors stress the need for further research.
July 2012 in “EFSA supporting publications” This technical report from the European Food Safety Authority responds to comments on its previous scientific opinion regarding a health claim about spermidine and hair growth, reporting no new experimental results.
22 citations
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March 2000 in “Clinical endocrinology” This study found that while ethinyl oestradiol and cyproterone acetate effectively treated hirsutism in 90% of patients, 80% experienced relapse within six months after stopping treatment, suggesting long-term use is necessary.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Public Health” This study observed distinct post-marketing safety signal patterns for baricitinib and tofacitinib in adult AA, influenced by their differing regulatory uses and real-world contexts, and emphasizes the need for future studies to validate these findings.
33 citations
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June 2009 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This article discusses the cutaneous side effects of erlotinib, an EGFR inhibitor, in a patient with non-small cell lung cancer, reporting nonscarring alopecia and indicative scalp biopsy findings.
June 2026 in “Khyber Journal Of Medical Sciences” This study found that among adults with severe alopecia areata, alopecia totalis, or alopecia universalis, oral tofacitinib was more effective than methotrexate in reducing hair loss over a 12-week period, though long-term safety and efficacy remain unestablished.
5 citations
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May 2018 in “Drug Safety” This study found that using electronic healthcare record data can provide valuable early insights into the clinical context of about half of the new safety signals evaluated within a regulatory environment.
2 citations
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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.
8 citations
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August 2014 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study found that chronic telogen effluvium is a distinct condition from female pattern hair loss, with different pathogenic mechanisms observed in histomorphometric analyses.
9 citations
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October 1989 in “Australian Journal of Agricultural Research” This study found that infused mouse epidermal growth factor induced wool follicle involution through a quasi-physiological process similar to catagen and a separate pathological action, resulting in fleece 'break' or shedding.
17 citations
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September 2022 in “Biomaterials Research” This study found that the film-trigger applicator system enhanced drug delivery efficiency and skin penetration of dissolving microneedles compared to traditional patch systems in both lab and animal models.
June 2026 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that inhibiting the interaction between HOTAIR and EZH2 can block pro-fibrotic gene expression in fibroblasts and interfere with tissue remodeling in systemic sclerosis patient skin.
11 citations
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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.
83 citations
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February 1991 in “Development” This study found that Fos protein expression is closely linked to epithelial cell differentiation, particularly during cornification and cell death, with overexpression observed in keratinization-blocked mutant epidermis.
8 citations
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May 2019 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This review discusses the establishment of standard terminology for follicular unit extraction (FUE) by the ISHRS committee and reports no new results; the terminology is now widely accepted in hair restoration practices.
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.
22 citations
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March 2009 in “Journal of Natural Medicines” This study found that Erica multiflora extract promotes hair growth by enhancing dermal papilla cell activity and shifting hair follicles from the telogen to the anagen phase in both in vitro and in vivo models.
339 citations
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February 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that eyelash loss, facial papules, and body hair involvement were linked to severe frontal fibrosing alopecia, and antiandrogens were the most effective treatment.
2 citations
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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.
June 2019 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” This article describes Amy Senior's evolving views on the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners and reports no new research findings.
3 citations
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September 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study found that females with frontal fibrosing alopecia had more preauricular lines than age-matched controls, indicating a potential new clinical marker for the condition.
75 citations
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October 1996 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review examines chronic telogen effluvium, highlighting its distinctive features and the need for reassurance about its non-progressive nature, but reports no new clinical results.
65 citations
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September 2023 in “Cell Reports Medicine” This review examined the common side effects of FGFR inhibitors like erdafitinib, pemigatinib, and futibatinib, and detailed strategies for managing them, highlighting that proactive monitoring and appropriate interventions can effectively mitigate these toxicities.
March 2026 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study developed an in vitro model using NTERT keratinocytes expressing AEC-related TP63 mutations, which replicated skin defects observed in AEC patients and offers a valuable tool for understanding the disorder and developing new treatments.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that regardless of alopecia type, follicular unit extraction resulted in good patient satisfaction concerning appearance and visual age.
1 citations
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September 2017 This article discusses specific concerns in hair transplantation for East Asians due to their unique facial and hair characteristics and emphasizes the techniques required to minimize follicle damage during FUE procedures.
This study found that a novel pet food formulation significantly improved the management of feline atopic skin syndrome by reducing symptom severity and medication dependence over six months in client-owned cats, compared to a control diet.
January 2013 in “대한피부과학회지” This article presents a rare case of cicatricial alopecia in a 59-year-old woman after using the epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitor gefitinib.
88 citations
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January 2001 in “Dermatology” This study found that the monophasic oral contraceptive ethinylestradiol/chlormadinone acetate was more effective in treating mild to moderate papulopustular acne in women than ethinylestradiol/levonorgestrel.