16 citations
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July 2021 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” This study identified novel LSS mutations implicated in hypotrichosis simplex with or without neurodevelopmental abnormalities, highlighting the need for careful evaluation of synonymous mutations' potential pathogenic effects.
79 citations
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September 2018 in “Dermatologic therapy” This study found that treatment with oral tofacitinib, alone or with other therapies, was associated with clinical improvement in most patients with recalcitrant lichen planopilaris.
November 2025 in “Clinical and Translational Allergy” This study developed a consensus document to guide danazol discontinuation in hereditary angioedema patients, enhancing the standardization and safety of treatment protocols.
January 2025 in “International journal of research studies in biosciences” This abstract discusses the prevalence and forms of lichen planopilaris, a type of scarring hair loss, but reports no new clinical findings.
February 2025 in “Journal of Biophotonics” This study found that using dual-wavelength low-level laser therapy is more effective for hair regrowth in mice than single-wavelength treatment and significantly better than no treatment, based on 14 days of phototherapy with LED lights.
3 citations
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February 2019 in “The European Research Journal” In this study, self-esteem, body image, and sexual function in women significantly improved after total laser pubic hair removal.
December 2020 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This review reports that low-level laser therapy significantly increased hair density in androgenetic alopecia patients compared to a sham treatment, with variations in effectiveness based on treatment intensity and duration.
September 2022 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” This study found that IL-17 expression was significantly higher in perifollicular fibrosis of active Lichen planopilaris lesions, suggesting that targeting IL-17 could impact the disease's progression.
2 citations
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November 2016 in “PubMed” In this study, lichen planus was associated with increased carotid intima media thickness, especially with longer disease duration, but was not an independent predictor of this condition.
August 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Elevated luteinizing hormone contributes to female-pattern hair loss, and blocking certain channels may help prevent it.
2 citations
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July 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This meta-analysis found an increased prevalence of hypothyroidism in patients with lichen planopilaris compared to controls, though the exact relationship between the two conditions remains unclear.
This study presents a two-photon imaging method to visualize low-threshold mechanoreceptor axon terminals in live mouse forepaw skin, enabling repeated high-resolution imaging to study sensory circuits during development and adulthood.
1 citations
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May 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This article discusses the importance of early recognition of LPP due to its significant aesthetic and psychosocial effects and calls for efforts to prevent misdiagnosis.
45 citations
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December 2018 in “Lasers in Medical Science” In a 24-week randomized trial, this study found that the RAMACAP laser helmet significantly increased hair density and diameter in androgenetic alopecia patients compared to a sham device, although limitations included a small sample size and potential issues with the control used.
March 2026 in “DergiPark (Istanbul University)” In this study, BTP-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles were developed and shown to protect hair from heat-induced damage by enhancing cuticle integrity and thermal resistance in simulated thermal straightening conditions.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” This article discusses the temporary scalp trichopigmentation procedure, detailing its unique approach compared to traditional scalp micropigmentation, and reports no new clinical findings.
28 citations
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June 2021 in “Frontiers in immunology” This review discusses the role of the long form of thymic stromal lymphopoietin in cutaneous immune-mediated diseases and reports no new results.
3 citations
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September 2015 in “Journal of Vascular Surgery” This study found that chemical lumbar sympathectomy with 5% phenol effectively treated idiopathic livedo reticularis in most patients, offering a potential long-lasting solution with repeatable efficacy upon recurrence.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of Nuclear Technologyin Applied Science (JNTAS) (Print)” This study found that low-level laser therapy accelerates skin regeneration in gamma-irradiated mice and enhances the biostimulatory effect on hair follicles.
January 2026 in “Dermatologic Therapy” In this prospective study, researchers identified advanced age, androgenetic alopecia, high levels of lactate dehydrogenase and dihydrotestosterone, and low levels of adenosine triphosphate as independent risk factors for posttransplant telogen effluvium, offering insights for optimizing surgical strategies to reduce PTE risk.
7 citations
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February 2011 in “Journal of dermatology” This study identified a specific LIPH gene mutation (736T>A) as common in Japanese patients with autosomal recessive woolly hair/hypotrichosis, potentially indicating its role in the condition's manifestation within this population.
2 citations
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July 2024 in “Biomedicines” This study found that, in male patients with patellar tendinopathy, bone marrow mesenchymal stromal cell treatment improved tendon regeneration, organization, strength, and pain relief more effectively than leukocyte-poor platelet-rich plasma over 12 months.
2 citations
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December 2011 in “[Thesis]. Manchester, UK: The University of Manchester; 2011.” The study suggests that immune privilege collapse in bulge cells and the involvement of pro-inflammatory cytokine interferon-γ contribute to hair follicle stem cell loss in lichen planopilaris.
22 citations
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September 2011 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that impaired TCF/Lef1 signaling in mice leads to significant skin barrier defects due to altered lipid metabolism and epidermal differentiation.
3 citations
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December 2024 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This review discusses the clinical and histopathologic features of pediatric lichen planopilaris and reports therapeutic responses to various treatments; the condition should be considered in cases of patchy hair loss in children.
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.
57 citations
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August 2002 in “American Journal Of Pathology” Cathepsin L deficiency causes hair and skin issues in mice.
106 citations
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February 2014 in “eLife” This study concluded that terminal Schwann cells are essential for the maintenance and regeneration of mechanosensory lanceolate complexes at hair follicles in adult mice.
32 citations
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September 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This review discusses the current evidence and highlights gaps in research needed for the wider acceptance of low-level laser therapy as a treatment for hair loss; no new clinical results are provided.
1 citations
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December 2015 in “TURKDERM” This study found that treatment improved symptoms and stopped disease progression for 75% of lichen planopilaris patients whose follow-up data were available.