January 2024 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences (Print)” The document's conclusion cannot be provided because the content is not accessible.
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November 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study developed immortalized human hair follicle-derived mesenchymal-like stromal cells (iHF-MSCs) as a consistent source of therapeutic secretome, reporting their superior immunomodulatory and regenerative performance, potentially advancing cell-free therapies for inflammation and tissue repair.
January 2015 in “DukeSpace (Duke University)” This study found that deleting transferrin receptor 1 in specific mouse tissues led to varied lethal outcomes, demonstrating its diverse roles beyond iron uptake.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, Muslim women with alopecia who wear hijab generally reported a lesser impact on quality of life than those who do not wear hijab, and were less likely to seek medical care for their condition.
August 2026 in “Canadian Journal of Health Technologies” This study found that Litfulo improved hair regrowth in patients aged 12 and older with severe alopecia areata but did not meaningfully improve anxiety or depression symptoms compared to placebo.
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January 2010 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Low androgen levels can still cause female pattern hair loss.
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” This case report documents a rare association between atopic eczema and pili annulati in two siblings from north India, an unusual finding not previously reported in the literature.
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January 2018 in “Development” This study found that Frizzled genes Fzd3 and Fzd6 are redundantly involved in controlling hair follicle polarity in mice, but operate through distinct mechanisms, highlighting their complex role in hair orientation.
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March 2023 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” In this study using mice, simultaneous deficiencies in claudin-1 and claudin-3 were associated with hair loss and altered hair follicle architecture during the telogen phase, suggesting a role in hair retention.
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December 1984 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This study observed that the thinning and structural abnormalities in monilethrix-affected hair occur at the internodes due to possible periodic dysfunction of the hair matrix, particularly in the cortex.
January 2015 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” This case report describes an eight-year-old Kashmiri boy diagnosed with monilethrix, a rare genetic hair disorder, characterized by a beaded appearance and fragility of the hair shaft.
January 2005 in “Lithuanian University of Health Sciences” This article provides definitions and explanations of various forms of alopecia and related terminologies but does not present new research findings.
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May 2014 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” In this study, targeting the expression of a keratin KRT5/KRT8 chimeric cDNA in keratin-deficient mice partially restored structural defects in epidermal cells, but did not fully normalize skin health.
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May 2006 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study identified a novel insertion mutation in the hairless gene that may contribute to the development of congenital atrichia with papular lesions in a Pakistani family.
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July 2007 in “Development” In this study, inactivating the TAF4 subunit of transcription factor TFIID in mouse epidermis disrupted gene expression linked to skin and hair function, and increased tumor risk.
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May 2016 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” This study found that mice lacking sPLA2-IIE had distinct skin abnormalities, particularly affecting hair follicles, highlighting the differing roles of sPLA2 isoforms in mouse skin.
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January 2019 in “International journal of trichology” This study found that injectable platelet-rich fibrin (i-PRF) showed improved hair growth in males with Type VI and Type VII alopecia, which are typically difficult to treat.
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May 2012 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This letter reports on a case of intractable ophiasis-type alopecia areata that was presumably improved by fexofenadine, but no new clinical results are presented.
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January 2011 in “Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism/Journal of pediatric endocrinology and metabolism” This report details the case of an 11-year-old girl with APECED syndrome carrying a unique homozygous mutation in the AIRE gene, the first of its kind documented.
November 2025 in “Jurnal Pendidikan Indonesia” In this study at the IPB Taman Kencana campus, researchers found that all examined stray cats were infested with ectoparasites, primarily Ctenocephalides felis fleas, leading to health issues such as anemia and stress.
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April 2019 in “Veterinary Dermatology” In this case series, cats infested with Lynxacarus radovskyi developed self-induced alopecia similar to flea allergic dermatitis, primarily affecting the perianal area.
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May 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This letter discusses hair transplantation in rare secondary cicatricial alopecias and reports no new clinical findings.
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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.
November 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” In this case study, the authors explored the management of ophiasis, a rare and challenging form of alopecia areata, in a 3-year-old boy using the Unani system of medicine, aiming to provide insights for treatment approaches.
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August 2011 in “Journal of dermatological science” This article examines the role and composition of integral hair lipids in forming a protective barrier similar to the skin's epidermal lipid layer and reports no new findings about their effects.
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January 2000 in “Journal of Toxicologic Pathology” This study identified a single autosomal recessive gene responsible for hypotrichosis in a mutant rabbit strain, affecting hair growth and causing epidermal and hair follicle abnormalities.
September 2016 in “Journal of dermatological science” This study suggested that differences in hair follicle development, indicated by the frequency of underdeveloped hairs, significantly contribute to the variation in hair loss severity among Japanese individuals with the LIPH c.736T>A mutation.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study found that women with female pattern hair loss had significantly lower serum IGF-1 levels than controls, suggesting a possible role for IGF-1 in this condition.
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January 1970 in “Acta Medica Scandinavica” This study found that obese patients experienced similar weight loss on a very low-calorie diet and total fast, but the diet was associated with fewer complications.