April 2023 in “JAAD international” This study observed that among a Moroccan population with frontal fibrosing alopecia, common comorbidities included lichen planus pigmentosus (36.8%), rosacea (28.9%), thyroid disorders (23.7%), and dyslipidemia (21.1%), highlighting potential relationships mediated by shared inflammatory or metabolic pathways.
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November 2007 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that topical fulvestrant did not significantly improve hair growth parameters in men and postmenopausal women with androgenetic alopecia, unlike minoxidil, which was more effective in men.
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February 2017 in “The American journal of dermatopathology/American journal of dermatopathology” This case report presented a 52-year-old man with cutaneous focal mucinosis, exhibiting rare follicular induction of the epidermis, underscoring the importance of recognizing this association in differential diagnoses.
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June 2018 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study found that combining fractional radiofrequency microneedling with 5% topical minoxidil improved hair count and thickness more than minoxidil alone in Chinese men with male pattern hair loss.
October 2025 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Among patients with biopsy-proven FAPD in specialized hair clinics, this study found the condition is common in females around 52.5 years old, with treatment generally stabilizing or slightly improving hair loss, despite challenges in differentiating FAPD from androgenetic alopecia.
June 2026 in “Value in Health” This study found that ethanol extract of fragrant pandanus leaves inhibited the growth of the dandruff-causing fungus Pityrosporum ovale, with higher concentrations showing greater inhibitory effects.
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June 1988 in “Australian Journal of Biological Sciences” This study found that twice-daily intradermal injections of mouse epidermal growth factor in Merino sheep resulted in dose-dependent changes in wool follicles and fibres, including induction of catagen and subsequent regeneration.
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August 2013 in “Journal of Parasitology” This study reported that 39.7% of Amargosa voles had mite-associated lesions, which may severely impact their health and fitness.
In this study, women in their 40s with hair loss showed significant improvements in hair properties such as pore density and hair thickness when treated with a caffeine-based scalp ampoule and Microneedle Therapy System, compared to a caffeine-free control.
July 2021 in “Indian journal of drugs in dermatology” In this study, the combination of intradermal meso-solution and topical 5% minoxidil significantly increased hair re-growth in men with androgenetic alopecia compared to minoxidil alone.
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October 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study examined 56 Thai patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia, finding frontotemporal hairline recession and eyebrow loss were common, and reported better disease stabilization with combination treatments of topical corticosteroids with hydroxychloroquine or finasteride.
February 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that deep plane fixation in scalp surgeries allowed for tension-reduced wound closures and increased tissue excision compared to techniques without deep plane fixation.
January 2016 in “Indian dermatology online journal” This case report describes a 50-year-old woman with frontal fibrosing alopecia who showed no improvement despite multiple treatments, including intralesional triamcinolone and topical glucocorticoids.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” There's a growing resistance to the antibiotic mupirocin in children's skin infections caused by MRSA in New York.
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January 1997 in “PubMed” This study found that finasteride was rapidly absorbed and extensively metabolized in dogs, with most metabolites excreted in feces, and suggests that higher doses might saturate the metabolism mechanism.
January 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” This announcement previews the 21st Annual Scientific Meeting on hair restoration science and artistry, held in San Francisco in October 2013, and reports no new research results.
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January 2021 in “Inflammatory Bowel Diseases” In this report, a female patient with ulcerative colitis, alopecia areata, and pyoderma gangrenosum showed improvement in all three conditions after being treated with tofacitinib.
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May 2018 in “European journal of dermatology/EJD. European journal of dermatology” Fumaric acid esters might help treat alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
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September 2017 Laser Lax is a new tool that measures scalp looseness accurately and comfortably.
Using 5% minoxidil foam twice daily can help regrow hair, especially in younger men aged 20-30.
In this study, the authors found that finasteride treatment for male pattern alopecia showed increasing effectiveness over 24 months, with the most significant results observed after 12 months.
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October 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study investigated the Mandarin duck as a model for understanding lifelong developmental changes, finding that male sail feather morphogenesis involves a combination of local morphogenetic programs, epigenetic regulation, and hormonal cues, with increased female estrogen levels observed before the mating season.
November 1999 in “Reactions Weekly”
July 2007 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses OPERATION RESTORE, a mission led by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery's Pro Bono Committee, and reports no new clinical results.
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June 2013 in “Journal of feline medicine and surgery” This review discusses the infection dermatophytosis in cats and reports no new results; it emphasizes the difficulty of eradicating the disease in shelters and catteries.
February 2025 in “JAAD International” Five monthly sessions of minoxidil-dutasteride-copper peptide tattooing significantly improve hair regrowth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
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June 2015 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Methotrexate can help some kids with severe hair loss regrow hair.
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August 2021 in “Frontiers in Genetics” This study suggests that melatonin may enhance wool growth in cashmere goats by activating sulfur metabolism genes and high-sulfur protein genes, which are crucial for providing sulfur-containing amino acids needed for wool quality.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Alpha-MSH affects mitochondrial function, and MC1R mutations may increase skin aging.