6 citations
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May 1997 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that a gene from hamster flank organs is indirectly regulated by androgens, despite lacking direct androgen responsive elements, indicating involvement of androgen-dependent transcription factors.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study reports that 71% of patients treated with the gamma-secretase inhibitor PF-03084014 for desmoid tumors experienced dermatologic side effects, such as follicular lesions and pruritic eruptions, which were managed with topical or systemic treatments.
April 2022 in “JAAD International” This study suggests that vitamin D deficiency is likely not involved in the development of frontal fibrosing alopecia, as patients showed similar vitamin D levels to those with female pattern hair loss.
March 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review discusses the unique clinical features, challenges in diagnosis, and treatment protocols of frontal fibrosing alopecia in men, noting the overlap with other types of alopecia and the need for further studies.
44 citations
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September 2016 in “American Journal Of Pathology” This study identified a subpopulation of neural crest-derived progenitor cells in human corneal endothelial tissue from normal and Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy donors, which may have potential for future cell therapy development.
3 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that sunscreen and moisturizer use was associated with a higher likelihood of developing frontal fibrosing alopecia in the reviewed studies.
25 citations
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April 2017 in “PloS one” In this study, specific SNPs in the FST gene were significantly associated with various wool quality traits in Chinese Merino sheep, suggesting potential markers for breeding programs.
January 1990 in “Medical Entomology and Zoology” This study developed a faster method for analyzing fatty acid ethyl esters in hair to help detect alcohol consumption levels, showing potential for applications in forensic and clinical settings.
15 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This letter discusses potential pathogenetic links among frontal fibrosing alopecia, androgenetic alopecia, and fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution and reports no new clinical findings.
103 citations
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June 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the applications and research on fibroblast growth factors, including their use in wound healing, diabetes, and cancer, but it reports no new clinical results.
January 2013 in “CINECA IRIS Institutial research information system (University of Pisa)”
This study found that dermoscopy combined with calcium fluorescent white staining effectively aided in the early diagnosis and treatment evaluation of tinea capitis by highlighting specific hair changes and fluorescent patterns associated with different dermatophyte infections in a sample of 20 patients.
20 citations
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January 2017 in “Scientific reports” This study found that cetaceans have adapted their fibroblast growth factors to assist in low bone density, hypoxia tolerance, and the development of rigid flippers, reflecting significant evolutionary changes for aquatic life.
April 2013 in “e-Competitions Bulletin” In 2013, the FTC settled with hair company Bosley over claims it illegally shared business information with a competitor.
3 citations
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June 2016 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This letter to the editor describes a case of postcast hypertrichosis in a patient with frontal fibrosing alopecia and reports no new research findings.
January 2022 in “Дерматологія та венерологія” This paper presents two cases of frontal fibrosing alopecia in postmenopausal women, noting challenges in monitoring due to the invasive nature of the diagnostic process.
July 2019 in “Medical Science and Discovery” This study retrospectively analyzed 14 postmenopausal women with frontal fibrosing alopecia, noting that 57% experienced total eyebrow loss, and all received various steroid treatments, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis to potentially delay disease progression.
13 citations
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August 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This paper introduces Follicular Unit Extraction and reports the FOX Test can identify suitable candidates, with about 25% of patients being ideal and 35% being good candidates for the procedure.
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.
May 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” In this case report, a 22-year-old female was diagnosed with follicular Dowling-Degos disease based on clinical and histological findings, with symptoms including skin lesions confined to hair follicles. The report emphasizes the importance of differentiating this rare variant from similar conditions for proper management.
November 2005 in “PubMed” February 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that ultraviolet-induced fluorescence dermoscopy enhanced the identification of follicular openings in alopecia areata, potentially aiding in the assessment of disease severity and treatment strategies.
34 citations
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June 2020 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” In this study, researchers observed that follicular damage and stem cell loss in frontal fibrosing alopecia may be mediated by immune attacks at the bulge region, suggesting potential for JAK/STAT-targeting treatments to prevent progression.
According to this review, frontal fibrosing alopecia in men exhibits unique clinical features and is often misdiagnosed, underscoring the need for validated diagnostic criteria and treatment evaluation.
January 1988 in “Toxicological Sciences” In this study, a single oral dose of 2,3,4,7,8-pentachlorodibenzofuran in male Fischer rats led to dose-dependent toxicity, resulting in weight loss, hepatotoxicity, and mortality.
38 citations
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This review discusses potential therapeutic options for frontal fibrosing alopecia by exploring distinct signaling pathways and cellular players, but reports no new clinical findings and emphasizes the need for further trials.
June 2026 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that individuals with frontal fibrosing alopecia have increased odds of thyroid disease, lupus erythematous, vitiligo, and heart disease, supporting the consideration of FFA as a systemic disorder.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that phenoxyethanol is the most common contact allergen in over-the-counter hair loss products, but its role in the development or exacerbation of frontal fibrosing alopecia remains unclear.
7 citations
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August 2019 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” This study found that limb hair loss in frontal fibrosing alopecia is inflammatory and permanent, but lacks the classic scarring features seen in scalp alopecia, prompting potential misdiagnosis as alopecia areata.
3 citations
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July 2022 in “BMC chemistry” This study introduced and validated new spectrophotometric methods to simultaneously determine finasteride and tadalafil in Entadfi™ capsules with high sensitivity and without interference from excipients.