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research Mice with a null mutation of the TGFα gene have abnormal skin architecture, wavy hair, and curly whiskers and often develop corneal inflammation

578 citations , April 1993 in “Cell”

This study found that mice with a disrupted TGFα gene display a curly whisker-coat phenotype, similar to waved-1 mice, suggesting TGFα's crucial role in skin architecture and hair development.

research Curly bare (cub), a new mouse mutation on chromosome 11 causing skin and hair abnormalities, and a modifier gene (mcub) on chromosome 5

29 citations , January 2003 in “Genomics”

A new mouse mutation causes skin and hair issues, influenced by another gene.

Altered Hair Root Gene Expression Profiles Highlight Calcium Signaling and Lipid Metabolism Pathways Associated With Curly Hair Initiation and Maintenance in Mangalitza Pigs

research Altered hair root gene expression profiles highlight calcium signaling and lipid metabolism pathways to be associated with curly hair initiation and maintenance in Mangalitza pigs

June 2023 in “Frontiers in Genetics”

This study suggests that the curly hair phenotype in Mangalitza pigs may involve complex gene interactions related to calcium signaling and lipid metabolism, rather than changes in TRPM2 or CYP4F3 expression.

research The biology and genetics of curly hair

65 citations , March 2017 in “Experimental Dermatology”

This review discusses the genetic and biological factors influencing hair curliness, revealing strong links to specific protein variations, and reports no new clinical results.

research MOESM1 of A missense variant in the coil1A domain of the keratin 25 gene is associated with the dominant curly hair coat trait (Crd) in horse

January 2017

This paper offers detailed tables of genotypic and phenotypic data on horses, including markers, variants, and haplotypes, but reports no new research results.

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community Us curly/ wavy hair guys have it worse

in Chat 39 upvotes 1 year ago

Curly and wavy hair can make hair loss appear worse due to clumping, but using less product, shorter cuts, and leave-in conditioner can help manage appearance. Minoxidil and finasteride are considered for treatment, and some find that styling can hide thinning areas.

community Finasteride saved my hair and made it curly/wavy

in Progress Pictures 277 upvotes 10 months ago

Finasteride improved hair density and changed hair texture from wavy to curly for the user. The user took 1mg of oral finasteride daily without using minoxidil.

community 12 month fin update. Long curly hair

676 upvotes 1 year ago

A user experienced significant hair regrowth after using 1mg of finasteride daily for a year, avoiding minoxidil due to its toxicity to cats. They attributed success to quitting smoking, a better diet, and reduced stress, with only watery semen as a side effect.

community Finastride hair texture change is wild

in Progress Pictures 211 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride changed the user's hair texture from wavy to curly, reverting after stopping. Minoxidil was more effective for temple hair regrowth than finasteride.

community Compared to the hair of your father at your age how is your hair doing?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 29 upvotes 3 years ago

How people's hair is compared to their fathers' at the same age, with some users noting that they have inherited different genes from either parent and are using treatments such as finasteride for hair loss.

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learn Hair Transplant

Do hair transplants work for afro hair? Hair transplants can work for afro hair with experienced surgeons using specialized techniques.

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