12 citations
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April 2017 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” This study found that patients with active severe alopecia areata exhibited decreased CD200 expression on T and B lymphocytes, which may be linked to an imbalance in Th1/Th2 immune equilibrium.
11 citations
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April 2013 in “Journal of Proteomics” This study identified proteins that are differentially expressed in balding versus non-balding dermal papilla cells, potentially aiding the understanding and treatment of androgenetic alopecia.
10 citations
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September 2014 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This report describes onset, regrowth, and relapse patterns in alopecia areata and proposes mechanisms to integrate into current theories, with no new clinical results.
10 citations
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January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses the structure, functions, and growth cycle of human hair, emphasizing its reduced growth and protective roles, and reports no new research findings.
10 citations
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September 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hormonal factors may affect female hair loss, needing further research and treatment ideas.
9 citations
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January 2015 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” This retrospective study concluded that alopecia areata in elderly patients showed mild severity and a favorable treatment response, with no link found between hair graying and the extent of hair loss.
8 citations
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September 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that serum irisin levels were significantly lower in patients with acne vulgaris compared to healthy controls and were negatively correlated with insulin resistance and disease severity.
8 citations
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November 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that androgenetic alopecia is associated with increased gene expression related to inflammation, stress, and fibrosis, particularly affecting the hair follicle stem cells and showing similarities to diseases like psoriasis.
8 citations
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November 2017 in “PubMed” This article discusses common underlying mechanisms across hair loss disorders, emphasizing the role of inflammation, but reports no new clinical results.
8 citations
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April 2017 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that men with androgenetic alopecia had significantly higher plasma leptin levels, which were associated with an increased risk of developing the condition.
8 citations
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April 2016 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” This study found that males with androgenetic alopecia had a significantly lower 2D:4D digit length ratio in the right hand compared to healthy controls, which may indicate prenatal androgen exposure.
8 citations
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July 2001 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This review summarizes the historical and evolving treatments for vitiligo, highlighting that combining medical and surgical approaches may enhance repigmentation outcomes, though more research and new protocols are needed.
7 citations
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January 2021 in “Biology” This study documented a variety of skin lesions in COVID-19 patients, indicating that skin rashes might be an early or sole symptom of the disease.
7 citations
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September 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found inflammation and fibrosis in both pattern hair loss cases and controls but concluded that these factors may not significantly contribute to the pathogenesis of pattern hair loss.
7 citations
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August 2019 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This study describes the demographic, clinical, and histopathological characteristics of 16 patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia and emphasizes the need for further research on its pathogenesis and treatment.
7 citations
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December 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this study, researchers identified a novel and two previously reported pathogenic mutations in the HR gene associated with atrichia with papular lesions in five Pakistani families.
7 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that dietary vitamin A may influence alopecia development and progression, but the mechanisms remain unclear, highlighting the interplay between genetics and nutrition in these hair loss conditions.
7 citations
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December 2004 in “Medicine” This article reviews the anatomy and pathology of skin and hair to aid in diagnosing skin diseases and discusses potential therapies, without reporting new clinical results.
7 citations
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March 1999 in “PubMed” This article discusses the prevention and potential regrowth of common baldness using current treatments but reports no new clinical results.
6 citations
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January 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this study, the researchers used Mendelian randomization to suggest a potential causal link between various gut microbiota and alopecia areata, finding that certain bacteria like Butyricimonas and Phascolarctobacterium may have protective effects, whereas others like Ruminococcaceae UCG003 might increase risk.
6 citations
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November 2019 in “The application of clinical genetics” This study identified a significant genetic association between the TNFα gene and alopecia areata susceptibility in the Jordanian Arab population.
5 citations
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June 1994 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” In this study, CD44 expression was absent in alopecia areata-affected scalp, with some patients regaining expression after treatment despite no significant hair regrowth, suggesting involvement in the disease's pathogenesis.
4 citations
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November 2021 in “Biomedicines” This review discusses the challenges in diagnosing primary cicatricial alopecias and explores how improved communication and digital pathology could enhance diagnosis, but it reports no new clinical results.
4 citations
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November 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This cohort study observed a bidirectional association between alopecia areata and migraine in Taiwanese patients, indicating that individuals with one condition have a higher risk of developing the other.
4 citations
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June 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, serum omentin-1 levels were significantly higher in females with idiopathic hirsutism compared to those with PCOS and healthy controls.
4 citations
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January 2019 in “Annals of Dermatology” Higher levels of MiR-92a-1-5p and miR-328-3p found in female hair loss patients.
3 citations
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January 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Early diagnosis and a multidisciplinary approach are crucial for managing Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
3 citations
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August 2021 in “Veterinary dermatology” This review discusses the biology and pathology of hair growth, exploring novel therapies like sublingual minoxidil and Janus kinase inhibitors, but reports no new clinical data.
3 citations
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May 2018 in “InTech eBooks” This review discusses the evaluation of animal models for hair research and regeneration, highlighting their importance and limitations, and calls for improved approaches to advance understanding of human hair diseases.
3 citations
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March 2014 in “TURKDERM” This review discusses the pathogenesis, clinical properties, and management of alopecia areata, highlighting the need for future treatment strategies, and reports no new clinical results.