September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” This review discusses the clinical and trichoscopic features of lichen planopilaris and notes its potential underdiagnosis prior to hair transplant, but it reports no new findings.
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July 2022 in “PLOS ONE” This study found that in Lichen Planopilaris, the Microbacteriaceae family was negatively correlated with IL-23 expression, suggesting a role in the disease's inflammation and microbiota composition.
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April 2011 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This report describes two cases where lichen planopilaris may have compromised the hair follicles in both donor and recipient areas following follicular unit transplantation.
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May 2006 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This study reports the first known case of linear lichen planopilaris following Blaschko's lines in a nonfacial region.
October 2018 in “Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology” This source reviews the use of hyaluronic acid fillers for lip augmentation and correction, highlighting their safety and effectiveness, while noting potential adverse effects and the importance of managing complications.
September 2025 in “Clinical Case Reports” In this study, researchers suggested that adipose-derived exosomes could be a promising treatment option for lichen planopilaris, particularly in cases resistant to standard therapies, by potentially aiding in symptom management and hair preservation.
January 2025 in “Indian Journal of Dermatopathology and Diagnostic Dermatology” In this case report, a rare instance of Graham–Little–Piccardi–Lassueur syndrome coexisting with linear lichen planus was identified in a 35-year-old male, highlighting the condition's rarity in males, with dermoscopy aiding diagnosis through distinctive scalp and trunk lesion features.
June 2026 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This case study documented the first known instance of biopsy-confirmed lichen planopilaris occurring after hairline-lowering surgery in a patient without prior history, highlighting a potential complication where surgical trauma may trigger immune-mediated hair loss.
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August 2011 in “The EMBO Journal” The enzyme PA-PLA1α is important for proper hair follicle development.
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April 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A specific mutation in PA-PLA1α causes abnormal hair growth.
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November 2011 in “Pediatric dermatology” This correspondence addresses the diagnostic challenges in distinguishing between Marie-Unna Hereditary Hypotrichosis and Autosomal Recessive Hereditary Hypotrichosis with Woolly Hair, reporting no new clinical findings.
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January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses the use of lipid nanoparticles for topical and transdermal delivery of pharmaceuticals and cosmeceuticals and reports no new clinical results.
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March 2024 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review discusses recent findings on fibrotic lipodystrophy, highlighting the critical roles of lipid-filled cells in tissue function and their loss during fibrogenesis, with implications for fibrosis in tissues like skin, lung, and liver.
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June 2013 in “The Journal of Pathology” This study found that immune privilege collapse in the hair follicle bulge and associated immune responses may contribute significantly to the pathogenesis of lichen planopilaris, suggesting a potential autoimmune basis for the disease.
This report describes two cases where lichen planopilaris compromised hair follicles in both donor and recipient areas after follicular unit transplantation, emphasizing the need for a biopsy if lichen planopilaris is suspected.
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September 2017 Laser Lax is a new tool that measures scalp looseness accurately and comfortably.
This research found that liposome drug delivery systems, particularly with targeted modifications, show promise for improving effectiveness and reducing toxicity in combination cancer therapies.
September 2025 in “Universal library of medical and health sciences.” This study examined the use of medical dermapigmentation to restore lip appearance after traumatic injuries, finding that a staged approach effectively camouflages scar tissue, enhances symmetry, and improves psychological well-being, demonstrating benefits in a clinical case of a dog bite.
March 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, patients with active lymphocytic cicatricial alopecia showed significant improvement using a three-stage treatment regimen involving Tofacitinib, Apremilast, and Crisaborole, with 93.5% experiencing marked improvement and only three mild adverse events reported.
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April 2017 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” In this review, researchers noted that liposomes, due to their ability to stabilize and target drugs, are effective carriers for treating various dermatological conditions such as acne and psoriasis when applied topically.
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March 2016 in “Dermatologic therapy” In this study, a patient with lichen planopillaris experienced complete resolution of itching and hair shedding following treatment with a new platelet-rich plasma regimen, marking the first reported success in this context.
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September 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” An 8-year-old girl developed a rare skin condition in a linear pattern on one side of her body after a lung infection, which improved with treatment.
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August 2010 in “Annals of plastic surgery” This study found a significant relationship between lash ptosis severity and marginal reflex distance, levator function, and double fold presence in Asian patients, which may inform surgical planning for upper eyelid procedures.
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July 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that combining diagonal earlobe crease with lipoprotein(a) provides strong diagnostic value for coronary heart disease.
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July 1996 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This research reports a new autosomal recessive mutation in mice, 'lanceolate hair', causing generalized alopecia and hair shaft abnormalities, which may serve as a model for Netherton's syndrome in humans.
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August 2023 in “Drugs” This article describes the development milestones and recent approvals of ritlecitinib for treating severe alopecia areata, with approvals in the USA and Japan and ongoing regulatory reviews in other regions.
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July 2005 in “Journal of Chromatography B” This study developed a sensitive method to precisely determine hair lipid composition, demonstrating specific lipid changes from the root to the tip in untreated hair fibers from two women.
This study found that the RN-Lip co-delivery system enhanced the stability and skin permeation of retinol and niacinamide, leading to improved anti-aging and skin-brightening effects in vitro.
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August 2012 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study concluded that a 3% IGF-1 liposomal gel improved hair thickness and growth in hamsters without inducing significant hepatotoxicity or myelotoxicity, suggesting its potential as a safe hair-loss treatment.
This study found a significant discordance between clinical symptoms and dermatoscopic signs with histopathological inflammation in patients with LPP and AFF, affecting diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.