This study found that the FOS gene may play a significant role in promoting hair follicle development in Tan sheep, with elevated expression during the Er-mao period.
January 2021 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” This study found that ageing in women leads to significant structural and biological changes in the scalp hair follicle environment, which may affect hair growth.
January 2014 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)” Chitosan-decorated carriers may improve topical finasteride delivery for hair loss treatment.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that UVB exposure led to visible tanning and distinct DNA methylation changes in pigmentation genes in tan-capable skin but not in non-tan skin, highlighting GNAS as a potentially UVB-responsive gene.
February 2025 in “Drug Testing and Analysis” In this study, conducted during the 22nd FIFA World Cup in Qatar, doping control analysis of 1612 samples showed negative results for prohibited substances, except for two instances each of codeine and carboxy finasteride.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” August 2024 in “Clinical & experimental pathology” This research highlights significant advancements in forensic DNA phenotyping, enabling predictions of physical traits, ancestry, and age from crime scene DNA, but notes that further research and validation are needed for greater accuracy and reliability.
April 2016 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This research overview discusses Post-Finasteride Syndrome, presenting data from an FDA database, but it does not report any new clinical findings.
July 2024 in “New Phytologist” This study suggests that the transcription factor PDF2 in Arabidopsis may link lipid sensing with growth responses to phosphate starvation by acting as a sensor for lyso-PCs through its START domain.
August 2023 in “Cell Proliferation” This study observed that incorporating human follicle dermal papilla cells into fibrin microgels increased cell viability and the formation of hair follicle structures in in vitro skin cultures compared to traditional dermal papilla spheroids, suggesting a promising approach for hair follicle regeneration therapies.
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November 2019 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study observed distinct differences in hair characteristics between individuals with cardio-facio-cutaneous syndrome and Costello syndrome, highlighting the role of the RAS pathway in these RASopathies and aiding clinical diagnosis.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, O. forskahlii seed oil was found to promote hair growth in rats and exhibit anti-aging effects on human skin cells by enhancing fibroblast proliferation and inhibiting inflammation and enzyme activity, indicating potential for cosmetic use.
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November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article updates a diagnostic tool (SALT II) for assessing hair loss by adding more precise measurements of scalp surface area, particularly useful for various types of alopecia.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that linalool, a common allergen in personal care products, may contribute to frontal fibrosing alopecia pathogenesis by triggering immune responses and depleting hair follicle stem cells, especially in sensitized individuals.
In this narrative review, researchers evaluated existing literature on the treatment of frontal fibrosing alopecia, finding that while no curative treatment exists, clinical improvements can be achieved through personalized and combined therapy approaches.
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June 2006 in “British Journal of Sports Medicine” This article reviews the history and current medicolegal challenges of doping in sports, focusing on FIFA's procedures and three urgent legal issues, but presents no new findings.
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December 2019 in “Neurobiology of Stress” This review discusses adverse effects of 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors, particularly persistent side effects such as post-finasteride syndrome, and highlights the need for further investigation.
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September 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, researchers reported that oral isotretinoin effectively treated facial papules in frontal fibrosing alopecia, with histopathologic findings suggesting the involvement of elastic fibers and sebaceous glands in papule formation beyond perifollicular inflammation.
September 2020 in “Farmacja Polska” This review discusses various applications of foam systems in drug form technology, highlighting their potential to enhance drug solubility and release modifications, but reports no new clinical results.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The Fas/FasL pathway may play a role in alopecia areata.
January 2023 in “RSC Advances” This study found that two eco-friendly analytical methods for quantifying Finasteride and Tadalafil in a new dosage form were effective, green, and suitable for quality control.
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June 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that while a modified BASP classification for pattern hair loss could classify previously unrecognized types, it was less accurate and harder to use than the existing BASP classification.
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January 2011 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” This paper describes a rare case of keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans in a nine-year-old girl, a condition typically more severe in males due to its X-linked inheritance.
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October 2009 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” This study reports that TFM-4AS-1, a selective androgen receptor modulator, promoted bone and muscle growth with reduced effects on reproductive organs in ovariectomized rats.
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May 2018 in “Frontiers in plant science” This study found that overexpressing the PCaP2 protein in Arabidopsis enhanced drought tolerance by influencing ABA and SA signaling pathways and regulating root hair growth, suggesting a key role in water deficit response.
December 2021 in “Cosmetics”
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride and dutasteride increase sexual dysfunction reports.
This report presents a case of IFAP syndrome with the typical symptoms of alopecia universalis, severe photophobia, and follicular ichthyosis, but provides no additional clinical findings or conclusions.
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April 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review assessed the effectiveness of various treatments for frontal fibrosing alopecia and found that intralesional steroids and 5α-reductase inhibitors showed the most positive outcomes in slowing or halting hair loss, though the lack of placebo-controlled studies and consistent outcome measures limits definitive conclusions.
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October 2016 in “Cell Stem Cell” This study found that PDGFA is critical for the proliferation and maintenance of adipocyte stem cells in skin but not other white adipose tissues, highlighting unique regulatory mechanisms in different tissue depots.