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October 2018 in “PloS one” In this study, Far2-/- mice were observed to develop focal alopecia with altered sebaceous gland morphology and lower skin lipid levels compared to wildtype mice.
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February 2013 in “Cell reports” This study demonstrates that c-MYC overexpression in sebaceous glands affects differentiation via a regulatory axis involving the androgen receptor and p53, influencing carcinoma formation outcomes.
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December 2011 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” This study suggests that selective photothermolysis of sebaceous glands using free electron laser pulses may offer a novel approach to treating acne by causing targeted thermal damage without affecting the epidermis.
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June 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study demonstrates that sebaceous gland loss is a common early feature in primary scarring alopecia and suggests that inflammation of sebaceous glands or ducts may contribute to follicular damage.
This abstract discusses the classification of scarring alopecia, distinguishing it from secondary scarring alopecia and detailing its subtypes based on inflammation patterns and cells present during the disease's active phase, but reports no new clinical results.