TLDR Hair shape is determined by genetic, molecular, and cellular factors.
The document discussed the biological mechanisms underlying hair shape, focusing on the role of the hair bulb in determining hair form. The research, conducted by Sebastien Thibaut and Bruno A. Bernard from L’Oreal Recherche, highlighted that hair shape is programmed at the bulb level, which influences the eventual curvature and structure of the hair. This study contributed to the understanding of hair diversity and the factors that control hair morphology.
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June 2003 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Curly hair shape is determined by the hair bulb.
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June 1999 in “Archives of Dermatology” African Americans have less hair density than whites.
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January 2007 in “Organogenesis” Bioengineering can potentially treat hair loss by regenerating hair follicles and cloning hair, but the process is complex and needs more research.
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November 2006 in “Experimental Dermatology” The article concludes that the wool follicle is a valuable model for studying tissue interactions and has potential for genetic improvements in wool production.
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September 2013 in “Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology” Different types of stem cells and their environments are key to skin repair and maintenance.
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January 2007 in “Seminars in cell & developmental biology” Hair, teeth, and mammary glands develop similarly at first but use different genes later.
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May 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” The conclusion is that future hair loss treatments should target the root causes of hair thinning, not just promote hair growth.
