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December 1980 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” This review describes an improved scalp reduction technique that removes two to three times more bald skin than previous methods, utilizing wide undermining, serial relaxing incisions, and adrenocorticosteroids.
April 2023 in “Medizinische Genetik” This review discusses the current status of genetic research on male-pattern hair loss and reports no new findings, outlining significant achievements and future challenges in understanding its biology and treatment.
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June 2010 in “Nature” This study identified key genetic regions associated with alopecia areata, highlighting both acquired and innate immune involvement, with a novel link to the upregulation of ULBP ligands in autoimmune disease.
May 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, genetic factors associated with hirsutism were identified, suggesting that both androgen-dependent and independent mechanisms may contribute to excessive hair growth in women.
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March 2019 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Acne is significantly influenced by genetics, and understanding its genetic basis could lead to better, targeted treatments.