16 citations
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October 2021 in “Techniques in Coloproctology” This study found that using autologous adipose-derived stromal vascular fraction enriched with platelet-rich plasma may improve healing rates in patients undergoing flap repair for transsphincteric cryptoglandular fistulas.
January 2017 in “PRISM (University of Calgary)” This study identifies unique gene expression patterns in specialized fibroblasts within adult hair follicles, which advances understanding of their role in tissue regeneration.
A new mutation in the TRPS1 gene caused Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome in a 17-year-old, highlighting the need for genetic testing.
July 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study reported distinct expression patterns and potential functions of lncRNAs during the hair follicle cycle in yaks, suggesting insights into lncRNA roles and conservation between yak and cashmere goat.
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.
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July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses the pathogenesis and clinical features of androgenetic alopecia, highlighting potential links to fibrosing alopecia and suggesting the need for combined therapeutic approaches; it reports no new clinical results.
December 2023 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The researchers reported that using a skin-responsive FUE device in nonscalp hair transplantation significantly reduced graft transection rates compared to older methods, improving patient satisfaction and surgeon willingness.
July 2023 in “Frontiers in veterinary science” In this study, researchers analyzed skin samples from Dorper sheep to identify 395 differentially expressed long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) linked to hair follicle growth phases, suggesting these lncRNAs may play a role in the regulation of hair shedding through pathways like estrogen and PI3K-Akt signaling.
19 citations
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November 2012 in “Cell Communication and Signaling” This study found that Fibroblast growth factor-9 (FGF-9) accelerates epithelial invagination in engineered ectodermal organs and suggests its potential role in organogenesis and regeneration research.
September 2003 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” GLABRA2 gene controls root-hair growth by regulating phospholipid signaling.
329 citations
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January 1997 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study reports that progressive frontal fibrosing alopecia, a distinct and gradually stabilizing form of lichen planopilaris affecting elderly women and often involving eyebrow hair loss, lacks effective treatments.
April 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This article discusses the development of liquid platelet-rich fibrin as a potential improvement over platelet-rich plasma for treating androgenetic alopecia and reports no new clinical results.
6 citations
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October 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that Fgf5 mutant mice exhibited longer hair, particularly in males, likely due to a prolonged anagen phase in the hair cycle.
This study identified specific lncRNAs and mRNAs differentially expressed in miniaturized follicles compared to normal follicles in patients with androgenetic alopecia, with AL136131.3 potentially inhibiting hair growth and accelerating follicle transition to catagen through effects on glycolysis-related genes.
April 2021 in “Aktuelle Dermatologie” This review discusses frontal fibrosing alopecia, noting its clinical characteristics, possible environmental factors, and lack of evidence-based therapies, but reports no new research findings.
62 citations
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January 2009 in “Biochemistry” This study found that both the natural ligand 1alpha,25(OH)(2)D(3) and the synthetic agonist LG190178 bind similarly to the vitamin D receptor's coregulator motifs, suggesting similar biological functions.
11 citations
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June 2010 in “Dermatologic surgery” This article contains information about journal subscriptions and does not report any research findings.
This study conducted a comparative analysis of platelet rich plasma and low level laser therapy for androgenetic alopecia but does not present new clinical findings.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that frontal fibrosing alopecia involves distinct molecular changes, such as downregulation of steroid and cholesterol pathways and upregulation of fibrotic and immune response genes, which may help guide treatment strategies.
33 citations
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February 2016 in “Journal of Experimental Botany” This study found that the receptor kinase RHS10 negatively regulates root hair growth in Arabidopsis thaliana by modulating growth duration and is associated with cell wall signal mediation, involving RNA catabolism and ROS accumulation.
25 citations
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October 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study characterized the mouse profilaggrin gene, finding it structurally identical to its human counterpart, and noted differences in protein-coding regions that could impact epidermal differentiation.
July 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Some lung cancer patients treated with EGFR inhibitors may develop a hair loss condition similar to folliculitis decalvans.
March 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Folliculin slows hair growth, and blocking it might help treat hair loss.
January 2026 in “Regenerative Therapy” Low-frequency electromagnetic fields may help treat hair loss by promoting hair regrowth.
January 2001 in “Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery” This study found that endogenous EGF may play a role in epidermal development and wound healing, while the absence of bFGF in embryonic rats' skin could contribute to non-scar healing.
February 2026 in “PubMed” This study found that combining Concentrated Growth Factors with Follicular Unit Extraction significantly improved hair density and terminal hair ratio in men with androgenetic alopecia compared to FUE alone.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses the evolving understanding of frontal fibrosing alopecia as a generalized skin condition with diverse manifestations, and reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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January 2019 in “Annals of Dermatology” This preliminary study found that Melandrium firmum extract may promote hair growth and inhibit 5α-reductase, suggesting potential as a candidate for treating androgenetic alopecia.
December 2024 in “Animals” In this study, researchers found that RORA directly regulates the expression of the Bnip3 gene, which is crucial for hair follicle stem cell health, using rat HFSCs as a model. They propose that targeting RORA could modulate HFSC status.
19 citations
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January 2012 in “Dermatology” This study describes three cases of acneiform eruptions from EGFR inhibitors that improved with topical recombinant human EGF, suggesting its potential as a treatment option for this side effect.