July 2021 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” This study identified specific genes involved in radiation-induced fibrosis in skin, capsule, and muscle tissues of breast cancer patients, offering insights that may help improve mitigation strategies for these side effects.
May 2026 in “Free Radical Biology and Medicine” 5 citations
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January 2025 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum” In this mouse study, researchers reported that sequential monopolar-bipolar radiofrequency irradiation significantly improved skin quality by increasing collagen density, elastin fiber expression, and fibroblast differentiation more than monopolar RF treatment alone.
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August 2019 in “iScience” In this study, Trf1 genetic deletion in mice, including those with cancer-prone mutations, was shown to not affect overall viability and cause only mild effects, while being necessary for tumor formation, suggesting a potential therapeutic window for Trf1 as an anti-cancer target.
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July 2023 in “Immunotherapy” Ritlecitinib works well and is safe for treating alopecia areata.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 28 citations
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December 2020 in “Journal of Ginseng Research” This study found that ginsenoside Rf from Panax ginseng may serve as an effective anti-pigmentation agent by inhibiting the CREB/MITF pathway, reducing melanogenesis in melanocytes and UV-irradiated human skin.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study identified a novel mechanism by which dsRNA-induced TLR3 activation and retinoic acid pathways contribute to new hair follicle formation after deep wounds in mice and suggested a similar potential in humans.
May 2025 in “CPT Pharmacometrics & Systems Pharmacology” This study examined the safety profile of ritlecitinib, a drug for alopecia areata, and found that it does not cause significant QTc prolongation or severe lymphopenia, with no unique safety risks expected in adolescents.
March 2026 in “Revista Ibero-Americana de Humanidades, Ciências e Educação” In this study, L-PRF was associated with successful osseointegration and tissue healing when used with biomaterial for dental implants in a patient with an atretic bone ridge.
February 2021 in “Dermatological reviews” In this study, a specially adapted nonablative radiofrequency device significantly increased hair growth measures in most patients with androgenetic alopecia, including hair count and density.
July 2026 in “Materials Today Bio” This study demonstrated that in a mouse melanoma wound model, the MQ Microneedles effectively managed ROS levels to inhibit tumor growth and promote wound healing through light-controlled release.
January 2011 in “Nuclear Techniques” This study found that lead accumulated in the hair shafts of individuals exposed to mining environments, while iron, copper, and zinc levels remained stable, highlighting the significance of SRXRF micro-analysis for environmental health research.
January 2013 in “edoc (University of Basel)” This study found that TRF1 plays a crucial role in maintaining pluripotency and stem cell compartments, but it is not a suitable in vivo telomere length marker.
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September 2008 in “Magnetic Resonance Imaging” This study utilized magnetic resonance imaging to noninvasively visualize and differentiate skin structures in rat skin, finding a significant correlation between MRI data and histological areas.
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.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” RCS-01 is safe and may help rejuvenate aging skin.
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July 1994 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This review examines the differentiation potential of epithelial cells from various sources in hair follicle formation, concluding that complex interactions are required for hair-specific characteristics, which were achieved in vivo but not in vitro.
November 2023 in “Periodontology 2000” This narrative review examines the technological advancements and clinical applications of liquid injectable platelet-rich fibrin (i-PRF), discussing its use across regenerative periodontology, sports medicine, and more, as well as its potential as a drug delivery system.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that infrared thermography might be a useful non-invasive tool to help diagnose frontal fibrosing alopecia by identifying active phases of the disease.
June 2022 in “Journal of Dermatology Research” This study found that 448-kHz Capacitive-Resistive Electrothermal Therapy led to a significant increase in hair density in women with Female Pattern Hair Loss, likely due to stimulated proliferation of dermal papilla cells.
March 2026 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” This study found that ritlecitinib was well tolerated in children aged 6 to under 12 years with severe alopecia areata, with ongoing trials examining its efficacy and safety over a 24-week period and in long-term use up to 36 months.
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January 2017 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” This study found that a specific T-cell receptor motif associated with lipid-antigen stimulation may play a role in the pathogenesis of folliculotropic mycosis fungoides.
December 2023 in “Journal of Ayub Medical College Abbottabad” In this study, Ritlecitinib was reported as a newly approved treatment for alopecia areata that can be used in patients aged 12 and older; after 24 weeks, it resulted in 80% or more scalp hair coverage in treated patients compared to a placebo.
June 2026 in “World Journal of Clinical Pediatrics” This study highlights the importance of recognizing non-nutritional forms of rickets, which can manifest with subtle symptoms like alopecia and cataracts, and emphasizes that a comprehensive diagnostic approach, including genetic testing, can improve management and treatment outcomes.
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July 2025 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study reported that patients with alopecia areata treated with ritlecitinib in a real-life setting had a higher rate of positive response on the Severity of Alopecia Tool score compared to those in the ALLEGRO trial.
March 2026 in “Microchemical Journal” May 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study introduced rPanglaoDB, an R package that facilitates the integration of public scRNA-seq datasets to effectively characterize rare cell types, exemplified by generating the first unbiased transcriptome profile of fibrocytes.
October 2023 in “Journal of Advanced Sciences” This review highlights PRF's potential as a regenerative medicine tool, detailing its diverse applications in dentistry, orthopedics, and dermatology, but presents no new clinical results.
December 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This case report presents the first instance of a pediatric alopecia areata patient switching from baricitinib to ritlecitinib, demonstrating favorable clinical outcomes, suggesting a potential new treatment pathway for children with severe cases of this condition.