July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Nelfb is essential for dermal fat development and survival.
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August 2014 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This study suggests that LOYON® is safe, well tolerated, and effective in reducing scaling from cradle cap in infants and children without causing spot bleedings.
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January 2020 in “Czech Journal of Animal Science” This study found that specific SNPs in the sheep FAT1 gene are significantly associated with wool quality traits, suggesting potential markers for improving wool crimp, fibre length, and fibre diameter in breeding.
August 2023 in “JAAD Case Reports” This report describes a 57-year-old woman with fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution, who experienced hair regrowth with combined treatment including hydroxychloroquine and other topical and oral therapies.
September 2019 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Isotretinoin at low doses effectively treats facial papules in frontal fibrosing alopecia.
17 citations
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January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” This case report suggests that frontal fibrosing alopecia with nail involvement may be associated with lichen planus and improved with oral dutasteride due to an inflammatory reaction related to androgenetic alopecia.
August 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This review discusses treatments for frontal fibrosing alopecia and lichen planopilaris, noting that systemic 5-alpha reductase inhibitors are most effective for stabilization and potential hair regrowth, but reports no new clinical results.
May 2022 in “The FASEB Journal” This experimental study suggests that finasteride may reduce Lymphocyte Specific Protein 1 gene expression through methylation in human Leydig cells, potentially offering a pathway for treating Neutrophil Actin Dysfunction.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Laser treatment boosts hair growth by activating a key growth factor.
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September 2013 in “Aaps Pharmscitech” This study found that liquid crystalline nanoparticles formulated with Cremophor surfactants significantly enhanced skin permeation of finasteride compared to lower surfactant concentrations.
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January 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This article reviews frontal fibrosing alopecia, exploring its characteristics, demographics, and associated conditions, and calls for controlled trials due to an increase in worldwide cases; it reports no new findings.
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November 2012 in “PLoS ONE” This study identified a novel recessive mutation in mice causing lethal congenital lamellar ichthyosis, with skin and hair follicle alterations similar to human congenital ichthyoses, linked to a specific genetic defect affecting Fatp4.
August 2004 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This study found that current clinical, microscopic, and laboratory analyses did not reliably distinguish Alaskan malamutes with coat funk from normal dogs, indicating more research with larger samples is needed.
March 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Folliculin slows hair growth, and blocking it might help treat hair loss.
47 citations
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June 2017 in “The FEBS journal” This study found that CRISPR/Cas9-induced loss-of-function mutations in the FGF5 gene significantly increased wool length and yield in genetically modified Chinese Merino sheep compared to wild-type controls.
This study found that the FER/MLO signaling module plays a crucial role in calcium oscillations and ROS production in root hair tip growth, with the MLO15 protein regulating these processes and restoring disrupted growth and signaling in fer mutant root hairs.
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.
42 citations
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April 2011 in “Annals of Pharmacotherapy” This study found that long-term flutamide treatment reduced hair loss in women with female pattern hair loss, but liver-related dropouts were minimized at a very low dose of 62.5 mg/day.
March 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Mycophenolate mofetil improved skin condition in a man with nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that in a mouse model of Focal Dermal Hypoplasia, treatment with lithium carbonate improved skin disease symptoms compared to controls, though disease severity varied and posed interpretation challenges.
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April 2025 in “Plants” This study found that lambertianic acid from Platycladus orientalis leaves may protect against dexamethasone-induced skeletal muscle atrophy by reducing atrophy-related proteins without affecting cell viability.
This study found that low-level laser therapy may effectively stimulate hair growth in adults with androgenic alopecia, but further research is needed to confirm its long-term clinical effectiveness.
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April 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study reviewed clinical data from 60 patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia and found increasing prevalence and generally poor response to treatment, with the cause remaining unclear.
17 citations
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October 2016 in “Artificial Cells Nanomedicine and Biotechnology” This study found that arginine-loaded lipidic nanoparticles improved hair follicle growth in male hamsters more effectively than an aqueous arginine solution.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study introduces ALUDWIG, an automated tool for assessing female androgenic alopecia severity from smartphone images, which may offer a more consistent alternative to current scoring methods like the Ludwig scale.
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January 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study reports that familial frontal fibrosing alopecia was diagnosed earlier in premenopausal women compared to postmenopausal women, though long-term outcomes remain uncertain without a definitive treatment.
January 2025 in “SSRN Electronic Journal” 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.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” According to this study, individuals with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Mauritius face significant emotional, social, and practical challenges, and the researchers emphasize the need for better public education, employer sensitivity, and support groups to improve patients' quality of life.
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March 2018 in “Animal biotechnology” This study suggests that the LAMTOR3 gene may play a role in the development of hair follicles and cashmere growth in Liaoning cashmere goats by influencing the MAPK signaling pathway.