January 2014 in “生命科学(ISSN1934-7391)” A certain gene variation can affect protein production and is linked to male pattern baldness.
January 2016 in “Xumu Shouyi Xuebao”
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October 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review discusses azelaic acid's mechanisms and uses in dermatology, noting its effectiveness in treating conditions like rosacea, acne, and melasma, but reports no new clinical results.
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May 2010 in “Surface and interface analysis” This study found that a conditioner treatment using 18-MEA combined with a specific cationic surfactant effectively restored hydrophobicity and reduced friction on damaged hair surfaces.
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January 1995 in “Journal of the American Institute for Conservation” This study describes a new method for extracting red mordant dyes from wool fibers using ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid and N,N-dimethyl formamide, preserving the fibers for further examination.
This study examined epidemiological data on patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia in Greece and found demographic patterns consistent with international studies.
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April 2025 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part C Seminars in Medical Genetics” The researchers reported that repurposing the drug eflornithine may offer a treatment option for Bachmann-Bupp Syndrome, highlighting a potential model for other rare diseases.
January 2025 in “Biomedical Engineering Letters” This study reported that a new polymeric formulation for topical minoxidil delivery in an animal model improved hair growth and hair follicle formation more effectively than minoxidil in PBS, suggesting potential as a future hair loss treatment.
This study found that ocu-miR-205 promotes changes in signaling pathways and shifts in hair follicle phases, affecting Rex rabbit hair density by increasing secondary follicles.
January 2022 in “International Journal of Frontiers in Medicine” In this study, the researchers explored the traditional Chinese medicine approach to treating seborrheic alopecia, emphasizing the interplay between zang-fu organs, qi, blood, and body fluids, and highlighted treatments focusing on wind, dampness, heat, blood stasis, and deficiency.
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November 2024 in “Chinese Medical Journal” This study highlights that alopecia areata remains a pressing public health issue in China, especially affecting young people and females, who bear a disproportionately high burden of this condition.
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August 2024 in “The Journal of Dermatology” In this study, ozenoxacin was found to inhibit sebum production in insulin- and 5α-DHT-differentiated hamster sebocytes in a dose-dependent manner, suggesting potential benefits in acne management by combining antimicrobial activity against C. acnes with reduced sebum production.
249 citations
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May 2003 in “Developmental Biology” Ectodysplasin-A1 is crucial for developing hair, teeth, and glands.
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April 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” In this study, nine male cases of androgenetic alopecia showed marked improvement after receiving systemic dexpanthenol treatment.
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November 2018 in “Nutrients” This study reports that polyphenols from Annurca apples may safely promote hair growth and protect against chemotherapy-induced alopecia without interfering with chemotherapy regimens.
December 2004 in “PLoS ONE” In this study, the Foxn1(-/-) nude phenotype was associated with an altered regulation of epithelial progeny in skin, offering a valuable model for investigating stem cell niche maintenance and regulation.
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March 2017 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” In this study, researchers identified PSENEN mutations that can lead to a form of Dowling-Degos disease, characterized by follicular hyperkeratosis and an increased susceptibility to acne inversa, especially in the presence of certain trigger factors.
50 citations
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December 2005 in “European Journal of Immunology” This study found that a specific mutation in the mouse RXRalpha gene significantly impacts immune responses and causes hair loss and skin cysts.
February 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This abstract highlights hair loss in women as often misunderstood and lacking sympathy from others, without reporting additional clinical findings.
January 2008 in “Shanghai Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine” This article introduces clinical experiences in treating androgenic alopecia using a combined approach of syndrome and disease differentiation, but it reports no new clinical results.
234 citations
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April 2000 in “Gene” This review discusses the expression patterns and biochemical roles of Msx and Dlx genes during development but does not present new research findings.
20 citations
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April 2000 in “Experimental dermatology” This study observed that overexpression of the enzyme ODC in transgenic mice caused hair loss and skin changes similar to human papular atrichia, suggesting that ODC might be involved in a critical hair follicle function pathway.
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September 2025 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This randomized controlled study reported that combining Ecklonia cava with Diane-35 significantly improved weight, waist circumference, hormonal balance, and inflammation markers in women with polycystic ovary syndrome over three months compared to Diane-35 alone.
April 2015 in “Our Dermatology Online” This report presents a case of acrodermatitis enteropathica in a 22-year-old female, highlighting the absence of underlying comorbid conditions.
July 2023 in “Developmental medicine and child neurology/Developmental medicine & child neurology” This study found that patients with Bachmann-Bupp syndrome treated with DFMO showed improvements in hair growth, muscle tone, and development.
August 2008 in “European Neuropsychopharmacology” This study identified significant correlations between self-esteem, psychiatric symptoms, and health-related quality of life in peritoneal dialysis patients.
36 citations
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January 2000 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This case study reports on a mother and daughter with ichthyosis follicularis, alopecia, and photophobia, noting consistent keratotic eruptions during the mother's pregnancies that improved postpartum.
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January 2013 in “Human Mutation” This study identified a homozygous frameshift mutation in the HOXC13 gene associated with pure hair and nail ectodermal dysplasia in a consanguineous Syrian family, suggesting crucial roles for HOXC13 in hair and nail development.
This study found that RXR and RAR proteins were detectable in normal human skin, suggesting they may play a role in epidermal cell differentiation and hair and gland physiology.