January 2006 in “Advances in developmental biology” The Hairless gene is crucial for healthy skin and hair growth.
30 citations,
January 2009 in “Nuclear Receptor Signaling” Hairless protein is crucial for healthy skin and hair, and its malfunction can cause hair loss.
Recent discoveries have improved our understanding of hair loss, but challenges in treatment and knowledge among specialists still exist.
26 citations,
October 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A specific gene mutation causes congenital hair loss.
31 citations,
May 2008 in “Drug Discovery Today: Disease Mechanisms” Different hair growth problems are caused by genetic issues or changes in hair growth cycles, and new treatments are being developed.