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September 2012 in “Cell Reports” In this study, knockout of B-raf and C-raf genes in mice showed they are not needed for early melanocyte development, but are crucial for maintaining melanocyte stem cells, as evidenced by hair graying due to stem cell depletion.
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March 2001 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology” In this study, androgen receptors were found only in the mane follicles of red deer stags during the breeding season, suggesting their expression is induced by seasonal hormone changes.
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August 2019 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that flavonoids with two hydroxyl groups in their B-ring, such as sterubin and luteolin, supported the regeneration of pigmented hair after skin injury, unlike those with one hydroxyl group.
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April 2010 in “Cancer Research” In preclinical studies, a B-Raf inhibitor called WYE-130600 caused dose-related skin effects in dogs and rats, suggesting potential similar responses might occur in humans.
November 2014 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Male hair loss is mainly due to thinner hair, not less hair.