18 citations
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January 2013 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” In this study, ALR was found to enhance both the proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of mouse bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells, potentially through specific signaling pathways.
8 citations
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October 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that CLD-hFGF2 hydrogels improved healing in deep second-degree burn wounds more effectively than hydrogels alone or direct administration of CLD-hFGF2.
2 citations
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March 2011 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This study identified fibroblast growth factor 18 in various components of canine hair follicles and other tissues, but found no significant differences in its presence across seasons, body regions, or sexes in beagle dogs.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study reports distinctive clinical, trichoscopic, and histopathological features of fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution among Chinese patients, suggesting possible racial differences compared to previous studies primarily involving Caucasians.
37 citations
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May 2018 in “Frontiers in physiology” This study identified key long non-coding RNAs and mRNAs involved in primary wool follicle induction in carpet wool sheep, emphasizing their roles in hair follicle development and skin processes.
14 citations
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January 2018 in “Scientific reports” This study demonstrated that bioluminescence imaging of NG2+ cells in transgenic rats allows in vivo monitoring of hair follicle cycles to study hair growth and follicle regeneration.
8 citations
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October 2020 in “Lasers in Medical Science” This review suggests that low-level light therapy can promote hair growth in patients with androgenetic alopecia, but more research is needed to standardize treatment parameters and assess long-term safety and efficacy.
January 2026 in “Industrial Crops and Products” In this study, oral administration of ginsenoside Rf from Panax ginseng promoted hair regrowth and increased hair thickness in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia by enhancing androgen receptor degradation, highlighting its potential for cosmetic and functional food applications.
June 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” In this study, significant upregulation of the genes SFRP2 and PTGDS was found in bald hair follicles of female pattern hair loss patients compared to non-bald follicles, suggesting these genes may be biomarkers and play a role in hair loss for this condition.
39 citations
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October 2012 in “Familial cancer” This review covers the molecular basis of Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome and its implications for potential therapeutic targets, but it does not report new experimental results.
1 citations
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May 2021 in “Clinical Nuclear Medicine” In this study, 18F-FDG PET/CT revealed increased FDG uptake in the scalp of a woman after platelet-rich plasma therapy, indicating potential inflammatory changes.
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.
February 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This pilot study found that fractional infrared technology improved skin laxity and thickness in the cervical area of four female patients without causing adverse effects.
4 citations
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May 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” In this study, a topical lotion containing Redensyl and Sepicontrol A5 demonstrated effectiveness for treating androgenetic alopecia over 24 weeks, with 73.1% of users seeing moderate improvement and notable increases in hair cycle ratios, alongside enhanced quality of life and satisfaction.
6 citations
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January 2018 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” In this first reported case, a 42-year-old female with Parry Romberg Syndrome was treated using hyaluronic acid filler, which the authors suggest may serve as a safe, simple, and cost-effective alternative to more complex surgical methods.
August 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This letter discusses the use of the 2940 nm Er: YAG fractional laser for male androgenetic alopecia but provides no new clinical findings.
325 citations
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June 1994 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study observed that progressive frontal recession in postmenopausal women may exhibit features of fibrosing alopecia, suggesting a distinct reaction pattern from typical lichen planopilaris.
January 2025 in “JCEM Case Reports” This report describes two cases of glucocorticoid resistance syndrome highlighting genetic diversity; one patient improved with low-dose dexamethasone despite negative genetic testing, while the other is monitored with a novel NR3C1 variant.
This study found that transgenic safflower oil bodies expressing oleosin-rhFGF9 promoted significant hair regrowth and wound healing in mice compared to control groups.
5 citations
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November 2022 in “Genetics selection evolution” This study found that low-coverage whole-genome sequencing followed by imputation effectively identifies genetic variants associated with wool traits in Angora rabbits, offering a cost-efficient method for genetic research and breeding.
50 citations
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February 2004 in “Genomics” This study identified a missense mutation in the rat Desmoglein 4 gene, causing abnormal hair shaft development in lanceolate hair mutant rats by disrupting a critical calcium binding site.
November 2024 in “Dermatology and Therapy” In this review, cosmetic practices such as non-ablative lasers, autologous fat injections, and oral isotretinoin may help alleviate certain symptoms of frontal fibrosing alopecia, while treatments like deep chemical peels and ablative laser therapies are contraindicated due to potential scarring risks.
93 citations
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April 2003 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” This study identified an unexpected critical role for the FATP4 protein in skin and hair development in mice, linking it to a potential candidate gene for restrictive dermopathy in humans.
September 2026 in “Aging Cell” This study found that knocking down SFRP2 in an AGA model improved hair regeneration and reduced cellular dysfunction, suggesting that targeting the SFRP2-FSTL1 axis could be a promising therapeutic strategy for androgenetic alopecia.
June 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In this study using a mouse model, researchers found that expressing Lef1 in dermal fibroblasts may enhance skin regeneration without affecting normal development.
835 citations
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October 2008 in “Nature Genetics” Lgr5 is a marker for active, long-lasting stem cells in mouse hair follicles.
March 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This case report illustrates that fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution may be misdiagnosed as androgenetic alopecia due to similar hair loss patterns, but distinctive trichoscopic and histopathologic features help differentiate it.
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.
February 2025 in “PubMed” This article corrects a typographical error in a table of demographic data and does not present any new research findings.
This study found that elastin-like recombinamer (ELR) wound dressings promote tissue regeneration and stability without rejection in ex vivo and in vivo models, indicating potential for hard-to-heal wound treatment.