14 citations
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December 2003 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This review discusses the hair eclipse phenomenon in hair cycling and the potential roles of synchronizers and microinflammation in its occurrence, reporting no new empirical findings.
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September 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that peripheral clock genes, particularly BMAL1 and Period1, modulate human hair follicle cycling, suggesting their potential as therapeutic targets for affecting hair growth.
29 citations
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January 2014 in “Frontiers in physiology” This review examines the molecular mechanisms of the circadian clock and its effects on cardiovascular functions, proposing a novel non-invasive method using hair follicle cells to assess circadian regulation in humans, but reports no new clinical results.
13 citations
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February 1999 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study observed a higher incidence of telogen effluvium from July to October, suggesting a summer-related effect in populations above the Tropic of Cancer, possibly influenced by ultraviolet light.
66 citations
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June 2010 in “Experimental Dermatology” This paper argues that the cycling hair follicle serves as a valuable model for systems biology research, highlighting its potential for translational medicine.