December 1972 in “Archives of Dermatology” This report describes a case of scarring alopecia in a 7-year-old girl, highlighting the presence of inflammation without true sclerosis despite normal bone age and negative fungal tests.
13 citations
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November 2005 in “Endocrinology” This study explored the secretion and cellular localization of different forms of follistatin and FST-like-3, revealing variable secretion kinetics and possible intracellular roles, particularly for nuclear FSTL3.
June 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” The document corrects errors in a table about hair loss in women.
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April 2018 in “Journal of vacuum science and technology. B, Nanotechnology & microelectronics” This study demonstrated the potential of a methodology combining ToF-SIMS and AFM to effectively analyze human hair structure and identify cosmetic residues, which can aid the cosmetic industry in product development.
65 citations
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January 2021 in “Burns & Trauma” This study developed an in vitro model revealing that hair follicle spheroids enhanced both sweat gland and hair follicle differentiation within bioprinted scaffolds, while microenvironmental cues supported persistent regeneration.
In this study, RNA-sequencing identified differentially expressed genes, including FGF5, FGFR1, and RRAS, that affect the hair follicle growth cycle in Inner Mongolian Cashmere goats.
May 2024 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” In this study, researchers found that among patients with severe alopecia areata, a change in SALT scores of 42 or 43 points represents meaningful improvement, highlighting the need to consider individual treatment goals beyond conventional low SALT score targets when assessing treatment benefits.
November 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the use of the Hamilton and Norwood system by hair restoration surgeons to classify stages of androgenetic alopecia and presents no new clinical results.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study identified distinct and diverse fibroblast populations in female scalp cells that lose their signature and identity with age, highlighting significant age-related changes, such as increased fibrosis, DNA damage, and senescence, which may affect scalp dermal support for healthy hair follicles.
3 citations
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January 2021 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” This study found that hair mass index can effectively link hair productivity with clinical scalp coverage perception, suggesting its potential usefulness in diagnosing hair loss patterns and responses to treatment.
8 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This correspondence discusses the diagnostic criteria for frontal fibrosing alopecia but reports no new research findings, agreeing with many previously suggested criteria.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study examined the application of new clinical guidelines for diagnosing frontal fibrosing alopecia in 18 men, highlighting that current diagnostic criteria may often overlook early beard involvement and sideburn recession.
10 citations
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June 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This study found that sterile fucoidan promotes T cell proliferation but reduces differentiation at higher concentrations and suppresses osteogenic differentiation in co-cultured environments.
27 citations
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January 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that the SAFE System may improve follicular unit extraction by reducing follicle transection rates and broadening patient eligibility, with only minor adverse reactions reported.
4 citations
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March 2019 in “JAT. Journal of applied toxicology/Journal of applied toxicology” In this study, PFOS exposure altered steroid hormone levels and enzyme activities related to steroidogenesis in juvenile Silurana tropicalis, with effects differing between male and female frogs.
April 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The researchers reported that combining stromal vascular fraction (SVF) with fractional CO2 laser treatment significantly improved burn scar outcomes and patient satisfaction compared to using the laser alone.
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January 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This article reviews frontal fibrosing alopecia, exploring its characteristics, demographics, and associated conditions, and calls for controlled trials due to an increase in worldwide cases; it reports no new findings.
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January 1990 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Syringomas likely start in the upper dermis and form distinct luminal structures.
This pilot study found that a high fat lard diet may protect against fibrosis and affect the hair follicle cycle in a mouse model of systemic sclerosis, unlike a high fat coconut oil diet.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that NB-002, a novel topical antifungal, showed significant antifungal activity and clinically meaningful nail clearing in patients with mild to moderate distal subungual onychomycosis.
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April 2022 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” In this study, amputees in Shanghai with amputation stump skin disease experienced severely reduced quality of life, with fungal infections and extended prosthetic wear identified as significant risk factors.
September 2025 in “Middle East Fertility Society Journal” This study found that 10.3% of female high school students in Islamabad screened positive for PCOS, with associations including irregular menstrual cycles and higher BMI among those testing positive.
June 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that follicular unit density in bald Chinese patients is lower compared to Caucasian patients, with an average implantation density of 30 FUs/cm² achieving about 40% of normal hair density for frontal hairline reconstruction.
December 2023 in “Gugje bogeon mi-yong haghoeji” In this study, researchers observed that aroma oil-enhanced scalp scaling significantly improved scalp conditions over 8 weeks, marked by increased water and oil content, reduced keratin and surface value, and higher satisfaction in hair-related outcomes compared to the control group.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This theoretical paper proposes that a subset of Post-Finasteride Syndrome cases may be driven by a gut-derived toxic process involving hydrogen sulphide-producing bacteria, suggesting that the small intestinal microbiome could be a potential target for treating this condition.
July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
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January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study observed that women with higher educational levels and social status are diagnosed with frontal fibrosing alopecia earlier, resulting in better therapeutic responses.
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April 2024 in “Biotechnology Progress” This study designed a micromold template for creating controlled-sized, multicellular tumor spheroids, finding that HEK-293 cells formed consistent spheroids with high circularity and viability after 7 days, influenced by cell seeding density and treatment conditions.
March 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study reported that pelage hair follicle mesenchymal stem cells isolated from mice using Ficoll Density Gradient Sedimentation can be obtained in large numbers and may promote hair growth via exosome secretion.
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March 2011 in “Proceedings : 格差センシティブな人間発達科学の創成=Science of human development for restructuring the "gap widening society"” This study introduces a non-invasive photoacoustic imaging technique that accurately measures hair follicle density and subdermal angles, showing strong correlation with the gold-standard photographic method.