November 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” This article reviews the characteristics and presentation of fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution, a form of scarring alopecia similar to androgenetic alopecia and lichen planopilaris, but provides no new clinical findings.
May 2024 in “JAMA Dermatology” In this study, researchers identified genetic factors associated with frontal fibrosing alopecia, noting a protective effect of a specific CYP1B1 gene variant, which may offer insights into the disease's pathogenesis and future risk mitigation strategies.
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June 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study identified FP-1 as a highly specific extracellular matrix protein in follicular papilla cells, which may play a role in hair growth regulation during specific hair cycle phases.
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August 2019 in “Environmental research” This study found that the Pseudomonas sp. T5-6-I strain significantly increased selenium accumulation and root hair density in Brassica oleracea, highlighting its potential for phytoremediation and biofortification.
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February 2024 in “Nutrients” This study investigated a novel extract from pomegranate byproducts, finding it effective in reducing blood pressure and inflammation in hypertensive rats, comparable to Captopril, while also highlighting the extract's potential to enhance the pomegranate supply chain and environmental benefits.
December 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study observed that treating basal and squamous cell carcinoma cells with platelet-rich fibrin significantly reduced cell viability and increased apoptosis-associated gene expression, suggesting potential use as adjunctive therapy for localized nonmelanoma skin cancers.
March 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that key amino acids lost from hair due to weathering can be successfully reintroduced through cosmetic treatments, improving hair strength and aesthetics.
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August 2017 in “Clinical case reports” A rare skin condition causes red and dark patches on the face and limbs.
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August 2025 in “Journal of Periodontal Research” This review highlights that autologous platelet concentrates, particularly platelet-rich fibrin, have shown potential to enhance healing and outcomes in both dental and medical applications, including injury recovery and aesthetics.
November 2022 in “Munich Personal RePEc Archive (Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich)” In this study, the pi4kβ1β2 double mutant in Arabidopsis thaliana exhibited altered root growth, increased susceptibility to Blumeria graminis, and a potential correlation between PI4K activity and auxin response and immunity due to changes in vesicular trafficking and actin filaments.
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.
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March 1986 in “BMJ”
In this study, a 75% ethanol extract of Fructus Psoraleae was found to significantly inhibit 5-α reductase and promote hair growth in mice, indicating its potential as a treatment for androgenetic alopecia through modulation of the Nrf2-Keap1 pathway.
This review of existing literature reports that photobiomodulation shows high effectiveness and safety in treating dermatological conditions like acne, psoriasis, and alopecia, though standardized clinical trials are needed to further validate its therapeutic benefits.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study observed that eco-friendly PALF forms a protective physical barrier on the skin, helping limit the impact of environmental pollutants and offering additional benefits for skin and hair in various cosmetic formulations.
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January 2022 in “Database” This database provides detailed physiological parameters of porcine skin to enhance the MPML MechDermA Model, improving dermal absorption predictions for human studies in the Simcyp Simulator.
August 2021 in “Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine” This review provides a detailed analysis of frontal fibrosing alopecia, focusing on its prevalence in postmenopausal Caucasian women, associated comorbidities, and potential autoimmune, genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors; it emphasizes the need for improved understanding to enhance diagnosis and treatment.
December 2022 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” In this study, PRPF treatment was more effective than PRP alone in improving hair count and hair quality in androgenetic alopecia patients, with PRPF showing significant improvements in various hair growth parameters and having no statistical differences observed in the placebo group.
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January 2018 in “Jaypee's international journal of clinical pediatric dentistry” This report describes the clinical presentation of Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome in two brothers and reviews the related literature, without providing new clinical outcomes.
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July 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study observed that frontal fibrosing alopecia also occurs in men, with clinical features and areas of involvement similar to those seen in women, but often affecting sideburns and facial hair.
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May 2016 in “Experimental dermatology” This review discusses what is known about the pathobiology of frontal fibrosing alopecia and reports no new clinical findings, highlighting potential environmental and genetic factors in disease pathogenesis.
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September 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This study found that FRβ knockout mice exhibited autoimmune symptoms and slower tumor growth compared to wild type mice, suggesting that the FRβ receptor may play a role in regulating immune responses in tumors and autoimmune conditions.
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May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Lichen planus pigmentosus and fibrosing frontal alopecia in Colombia are likely different stages of the same disease.
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December 2015 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This article introduces a new grading system called the FPHL Severity Index to better identify and monitor early stages of female pattern hair loss using clinical criteria.
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July 2021 in “Bioinformatics” This study demonstrates the use of rPanglaoDB, an R package for combining public single-cell datasets, to create the first unbiased transcriptome profile of fibrocytes, revealing their role in tissue healing.
November 2005 in “PubMed”
This study presents a case where a young male with cryptogenic stroke and patent foramen ovale, using finasteride, experienced symptomatic improvement after PFO closure and discontinuing finasteride, suggesting cardiovascular risks associated with the drug.
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July 2016 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” The p53 protein has complex, sometimes contradictory functions, including tumor suppression and promoting cell survival.
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January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Fox Fordyce disease might be more common in prepubertal girls than thought and can be managed with treatment.
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March 2012 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Dermoscopy helps diagnose frontal fibrosing alopecia by identifying specific scalp features.