17 citations
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June 2016 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” In this case report, a 46-year-old woman with familial frontal fibrosis alopecia experienced initial stabilization of hair loss with dutasteride and minoxidil, but artificial hair transplantation led to implant folliculitis, requiring removal of the fibers.
July 2024 in “Iranian journal of pathology” This study described the clinicopathological features of patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia who underwent skin biopsies.
January 2006 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” This study observed that amelanotic melanocytes from human hair follicles appeared morphologically immature, suggesting they might not transfer melanosomes into keratinocytes.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, Dodatek A operationalizes the Functional Androgen Axis framework by defining three system-level indices and an efficiency metric to describe androgen function, incorporating key methodological improvements and acknowledging significant limitations for future empirical validation.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This review discusses metal-organic frameworks for treating diabetic infected wounds and related applications, reporting no new clinical results but highlighting challenges like biosafety and production for future research.
1 citations
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September 2021 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This case report describes the use of topical minoxidil to successfully promote facial hair growth in a 17-year-old trans male unable to start testosterone therapy, with skin dryness as the only reported side effect.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This research presents the Dodatek A model, elaborating on androgen function through new mathematical indices and methodological improvements, shifting focus from serum hormone concentrations to system interactions to better describe androgen activity comprehensively.
2 citations
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September 2022 in “Annals of Oncology” This study observed that MIRV improved gastrointestinal symptoms and other quality of life measures in patients with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer compared to chemotherapy.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “Medical Science and Discovery” This review examines the characteristics of frontal fibrosing alopecia in postmenopausal women, highlighting the importance of biopsy for early diagnosis and potential treatment to prevent disease progression.
26 citations
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October 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that high frequency use of sunscreen is associated with frontal fibrosing alopecia among women attending a specialist hair clinic in Australia.
14 citations
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June 2021 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This paper presents consensus guidelines for standardized diagnostic criteria and assessment methods for frontal fibrosing alopecia to improve clinical research and data collection globally.
155 citations
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September 2008 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This study observed that frontal fibrosing alopecia predominantly affects postmenopausal women, can be associated with lichen planus, and may lead to progressive hairline recession, though this progression is not consistent in all cases.
September 2017 in “Journal of Dermatology & Cosmetology” This study reports a case of frontal fibrosing alopecia associated with hepatitis C treatment involving interferon and ribavirin.
September 2022 in “Piretc” This article reviews the physical factors influencing the growth of fungi, focusing on the genus Trametes and their ecological roles, but reports no new empirical findings.
This case study documented a 36-year-old woman with postpartum-onset frontal fibrosing alopecia who showed significant improvement in hair regrowth after early combination therapy with dutasteride, tofacitinib, and intralesional triamcinolone acetonide, suggesting potential benefits of multimodal treatment in this typically irreversible condition.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study observed that using a 1064 nm Nd: YAG laser may stabilize hair loss and promote new growth in some females with frontal fibrosing alopecia, though individual results varied.
January 2021 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article describes a new T-Fast multi-implanter that potentially reduces operating costs and surgical time by implanting two follicular unit excision grafts simultaneously, which may encourage clinics to adopt this technique.
July 2026 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” This study found that fermented Morinda citrifolia extract enhances the viability and cycle progression of human dermal papilla cells and promotes hair growth through Wnt/β-catenin signaling activation, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic candidate for alopecia.
January 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that combining basic fibroblast growth factor with minoxidil improved hair treatment efficiency and patient satisfaction compared to minoxidil alone for early-stage androgenetic alopecia in men.
12 citations
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October 2016 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This review discusses the increasing reports of frontal fibrosing alopecia, a form of scarring alopecia, and its potential link to autoimmune disorders, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2024 in “Asian Journal of Medical Sciences” In this study, researchers in South India observed that dermoscopic features like hair diameter diversity and miniaturized hair were common in female pattern hair loss, with yellow dots and honeycombing indicating more advanced stages, highlighting dermoscopy's utility in diagnosing and differentiating FPHL early.
8 citations
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December 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study observed eyebrow regrowth in 7 patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia treated with low-dose oral minoxidil, suggesting it may be a promising treatment option, especially in early disease stages.
20 citations
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July 2005 in “Experimental dermatology” This study found that the fuzzy mutation in mice is linked to both structural hair defects and accelerated hair follicle cycling, influencing the regulation of hair cycle phases such as catagen and anagen.
39 citations
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February 2024 in “Small” This review discusses the evolution and development of smart and multifunctional microneedles, highlighting their potential future importance in medical applications, but it reports no new experimental results.
1 citations
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June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this case study, a woman with frontal fibrosing alopecia and associated hyperpigmentation showed significant improvement in skin pigmentation and itch after 9 months of treatment with mycophenolate mofetil, highlighting its therapeutic potential for lichen planus pigmentosus linked to this condition.
4 citations
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February 2023 in “International Journal of Stem Cells” The FTO gene hinders stem cells in hair follicles from becoming pigment cells.
1 citations
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April 2024 in “Pathogens” This study observed mycobacterial infection with M. xenopi in a pet ferret, noting its resistance to doxycycline, and highlighted the potential zoonotic transmission risk associated with such infections.
December 2022 in “Физиотерапия, бальнеология и реабилитация” This integrative literature analysis found that radiofrequency is widely used in dermatocosmetology for facial skin rejuvenation due to its high efficiency and safety, but noted a lack of comprehensive studies on radiofrequency microneedling, which may enhance safety and efficacy over traditional methods.
November 2021 in “Permskij medicinskij žurnal” This study found that women with menstrual dysfunction showed higher rates of magnesium, iron, and vitamin D deficiencies compared to women with normal menstrual function.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Materials” This review discusses the potential of metal organic frameworks for drug delivery in wound treatment, highlighting their unique properties and recent research advancements, but reports no new clinical results.