January 2026 in “Figshare” This study found that the ASLNC168501 pathway has significant potential for restoring hair follicle stem cell function and promoting hair regeneration in androgenetic alopecia by counteracting the AR/miR-128-3p/IGF-1 pathway dysfunction.
This study found that the Arabidopsis thaliana protein Formin 2 localizes to plasmodesmata and is crucial for regulating their permeability by anchoring actin filaments, which affects virus susceptibility.
September 2024 in “Drugs & Therapy Perspectives” In this study, ritlecitinib, an oral medication approved for adolescents and adults, significantly reduced scalp hair loss and promoted eyebrow and eyelash regrowth in severe alopecia areata patients, with benefits sustained over 48 weeks and generally well-tolerated minor side effects.
December 2018 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review of low-level laser therapy for patterned hair loss found that red-spectrum light may be effective for hair growth, but larger case-controlled studies are needed to further support this conclusion.
15 citations
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June 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study observed a potential association between the CC genotype of rs4646 and female pattern hair loss, but the authors advise caution due to lack of experiment-wide significance and recommend replication.
January 2018 in “Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology” This review discusses clinical studies on low-level laser therapy for various types of hair loss and suggests it may be promising for those unresponsive to conventional treatments, but reports no new clinical results.
This chapter reviews when to perform linear-strip excision vs. follicular unit excision for hair loss surgery, noting their respective advantages and disadvantages, without presenting new clinical findings.
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January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” This article reports a case of frontal fibrosing alopecia in its early inflammatory stage that responded positively to intralesional steroid treatment.
October 2014 in “Archivio Istituzionale della Ricerca (Universita Degli Studi Di Milano)” This study identified a new subset of Ret-positive sensory neurons involved in itch perception, characterized by their unique expression profile and response to specific itch-inducing molecules.
June 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study identified expression patterns of long non-coding RNAs during the hair follicle cycle in yak, revealing potential functions and sequence conservation with cashmere goats.
6 citations
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January 2014 in “Genetics and Molecular Research” This study constructed a hair follicle-specific expression vector for IGFBP-5 in Inner Mongolia Cashmere goat cells, allowing for future functional genetic analyses and potential use in nuclear transfer.
March 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study identified 2884 long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) associated with hair follicle cycling in yaks and highlighted sequence conservation with cashmere goats, suggesting potential pathways for hair growth regulation.
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November 2021 in “PubMed” This study found that FDA-approved low-level light/laser therapy devices significantly increased hair density in individuals with pattern hair loss compared to sham devices.
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February 2021 in “Scholars international journal of anatomy and physiology” In a laboratory setting, this study found that overexpression of the FGF5 short form in cultured keratinocytes increased hepatic growth factor gene expression, suggesting a potential role in hair growth.
This study found that fibroblasts from Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy patients with certain genetic mutations overexpress markers of fibrosis, and gene correction techniques reduced fibrogenic molecule expression in cell models, suggesting potential therapeutic applications.
February 2007 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” 143 citations
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May 2002 in “PubMed” This study found that the retinoid LGD1069 suppressed mammary tumorigenesis in a mouse model without observable toxicity, while TTNPB showed modest effects but was associated with significant toxicity.
September 2020 in “International journal of computer science and mobile computing” This article discusses the use of low-level laser therapy for hair regrowth in men and women but reports no new clinical results; it reviews types of lasers and evidence from animal and human studies.
January 2021 in “Figshare” This study used Density Functional Theory to calculate finasteride's molecular properties, finding the GGA/PW91 method aligns well with experimental data and identifying key reactive sites for chemical interactions.
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August 2018 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This study provides the most comprehensive review to date of published cases of frontal fibrosing alopecia, emphasizing a notable association with thyroid disease.
36 citations
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June 2021 in “Experimental & Molecular Medicine” This study found that mechanical stress activates a WISP-1/Hedgehog signaling axis that contributes to ligamentum flavum hypertrophy and fibrosis, identifying Hedgehog signaling as a potential therapeutic target.
June 2026 in “Dermatologic Clinics”
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July 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This report discusses the possibility that estrogens might play a greater role than androgens in female pattern hair loss, without presenting new research findings.
5 citations
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December 2018 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This study found that nuclear androgen receptor expression was enhanced by dihydrotestosterone in rat gubernacular mesenchyme, but this did not affect muscle morphology or matrix composition during fetal development.
151 citations
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August 2011 in “The EMBO Journal” The enzyme PA-PLA1α is important for proper hair follicle development.
May 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This promotional content from a Fort Lauderdale clinic advises against certain hair restoration methods but offers no research findings or clinical results; readers are encouraged to call for more information.
October 2019 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, researchers identified and analyzed 8,753 circular RNAs in Aohan fine wool sheep, suggesting that certain circRNAs may play a crucial role in regulating wool follicle growth.
This study identified a proliferative intermediate transcriptional state associated with the transition from secondary hair germ cells to lower hair follicle-associated cells during early hair follicle regeneration in mice.
March 2026 in “Collagen and Leather” This study found that a newly developed supramolecular FPC hydrogel effectively promotes wound healing through its anti-inflammatory and angiogenic properties, making it a promising material for wilderness first aid due to its storage convenience, sprayability, and ability to speed up wound recovery.
8 citations
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September 2024 in “BMC Genomics” In this study, researchers found that the novel gene circCFAP20DC enhances the proliferation of goat follicular granulosa cells by activating the RB pathway, facilitating their progression from the G1 to S phase during follicular development.