January 2012 in “ScholarlyCommons (University of Pennsylvania)” This study found that miRNA biogenesis, facilitated by Dicer and Drosha, is crucial for adult hair follicles' growth and regeneration, highlighting their multiple roles during the hair follicle growth cycle.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” This study observed distinct variations in hair medulla patterns among people with different Ayurvedic Prakruti types, linking stronger hair integrity to Kapha-dominant types and weaker, fragmented medullae to Vata and Pitta-dominant types, potentially aiding in Dosha-specific hair care and assessment.
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March 2012 in “Development” This study found that deleting the miRNA processing enzymes Drosha and Dicer from mouse skin epithelial cells disrupted normal hair follicle development and maintenance, leading to follicular degradation and stem cell loss during the growth phase.
January 2018 in “Contributions to management science” This review discusses the role of microRNA in skin development and disease, highlighting its potential for novel therapies, and reports no clinical results.
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December 2021 in “International journal of Ayurveda and pharma research” This case report describes a 19-year-old girl with PCOS who experienced symptom improvement, including normalized menstruation, after two months of Ayurvedic treatment.