October 2024 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” This study identified key proteins, FKBP10 and FBN2, that promote the growth cycle of secondary hair follicles in cashmere goats, with higher expression in the anagen phase, offering insights into mechanisms potentially enhancing cashmere yield and quality.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that certain circulating miRNAs in skin and plasma may serve as potential biomarkers for distinguishing frontal fibrosing alopecia from control cases, highlighting the need for further validation in larger cohorts.
October 2024 in “Acta Biomaterialia” This study introduced a novel method that uses upright structured illumination microscopy and atomic force microscopy to map the mechanical properties of thick living tissue slices, revealing the intricate mechanical heterogeneity of mouse skin and effects of preservation techniques on tissue stiffness.
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October 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study presents a case of treatment-resistant alopecia universalis that successfully responded to a combination of tofacitinib and oral minoxidil, highlighting a potential therapeutic approach for challenging cases of alopecia areata.
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December 2022 in “International Journal of Science for Global Sustainability” This study found that Mitracarpus hirtus extracts showed potential antifungal activity against Tinea capitis in vitro, with ethylacetate extracts demonstrating the highest inhibitory effects.
May 2024 in “Ultramicroscopy” Atomic Force Microscopy is a more accurate way to assess hair damage and the effect of cosmetic treatments.
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.
November 2002 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the FOXTM Procedure's potential impact on hair restoration surgery, noting that its long-term effects are not yet clear and reports no new clinical findings.
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February 2022 in “Gene” In this study, researchers found that the FOS gene may play a significant role in promoting hair follicle development in Tan sheep between birth and the Er-mao period.
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November 2007 in “Hair transplant forum international” This abstract introduces the concept of follicular units (FUs) in the human scalp but presents no new research findings.
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December 2023 in “Materials Today Bio” This study found that modified microcrystalline cellulose with citric and ascorbic acid demonstrated enhanced hemostatic properties and biocompatibility in vitro and in animal hemorrhage models.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses the evolving understanding of frontal fibrosing alopecia as a generalized skin condition with diverse manifestations, and reports no new clinical results.
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January 2020 in “Acta veterinaria indonesiana” In this case study, a Persian cat with dermatophytosis showed a reduction in skin lesions after being treated with oral itraconazole and topical ketoconazole.
October 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that Sox9, Caveolin1, and Androgen receptor genes are expressed in both skin tissues and musk glands of Chinese forest musk deer, suggesting their importance in these tissues.
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February 2021 in “Legal Medicine” This study reports two cases of fatal metformin intoxication with hair concentrations significantly higher than those in subjects under treatment, marking the first use of hair analysis for such cases.
September 2025 in “Animals” In this study, researchers using Astral—DIA proteomics technology identified 67 differentially expressed proteins in Gansu alpine fine-wool sheep, linking proteins like keratin and MGST3 in pathways to wool fineness regulation, particularly highlighting their association with hair follicle development.
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December 2017 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This article discusses the DOAJ, a comprehensive index of international open access journals, and emphasizes its role in providing free quality content online without presenting new research findings.
January 2020 in “JAAD case reports” Systemic mastocytosis may cause a type of hair loss called cicatricial alopecia.
September 2025 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that combining Fractional Microneedling Radiofrequency (FMRF) with topical minoxidil significantly increased hair counts and density more than minoxidil alone or combined with Fractional CO2 in women with androgenic alopecia.
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June 2005 in “Small ruminant research” This study found that melatonin combined with bromocryptine treatment in Spanish goats increased secondary hair follicle numbers and extended the cashmere growth phase during spring.
August 2026 in “JURNAL ILMU KEFARMASIAN INDONESIA” This study found that the addition of SPACE peptide significantly enhanced the penetration of amniotic membrane stem cell metabolites in mice, with only very mild irritation observed.
April 2024 in “Journal of endocrinological investigation” This study found that topical minoxidil significantly enhanced facial hair growth in transgender individuals assigned female at birth undergoing gender affirming hormone therapy, with improvements most notable after six months of use.
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November 2012 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes a 66-year-old man with frontal fibrosing alopecia, a rare lichen planopilaris variant, presenting with scarring alopecia at the hairline and extensive body hair loss.
October 2006 in “Urology” The study found that different criteria led to different patient groups in the CombAT study compared to the MTOPS study.
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January 2006 in “Molecular Medicine” This review highlights the role of matriptase in epithelial differentiation and cancer, noting that unregulated matriptase expression can enhance cancer progression in animal models, but reports no new experimental data.
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August 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A young woman developed facial bumps before hair loss, which is unusual for her condition.
January 2024 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” This study found that A-FABP serum levels were significantly higher in male patients with androgenetic alopecia compared to controls, and the authors concluded that A-FABP could serve as a biomarker for early detection of this condition.
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January 2020 in “Veterinary dermatology” This review discusses the unique characteristics and taxonomy of Malassezia yeasts and examines current diagnostic and therapeutic approaches in veterinary medicine; it reports no new clinical findings.
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October 2006 This review discusses the role of matriptase and its inhibitor HAI-1 in epithelial homeostasis and cancer development, highlighting their imbalance's link to cancer progression without presenting new experimental results.
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September 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that follicular unit extraction megasession resulted in high patient satisfaction without infections for treating severe androgenetic alopecia, offering a promising one-stage option compared to multi-stage hair transplants.