learn Osteopontin signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
research Spiny Keratoderma: A Demonstration of Hair Keratin and Hair Type Keratinization 30 citations , January 1999 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Spiny keratoderma may be ectopic hair formation on palms and soles.
research Spiny Keratoderma January 2021 Spiny keratoderma is a rare skin condition with small spines on palms and soles, possibly linked to abnormal hair formation.
research Sox21 Regulates Anapc10 Expression and Determines the Fate of Ectodermal Organs 22 citations , June 2020 in “iScience” Sox21 is crucial for tooth development and enamel formation by preventing cells from changing into a different type.
research Regulating the Regulators: Routing the Wnt-Beta-Catenin-Lef Signals 5 citations , July 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Understanding Wnt-β-catenin signaling is key to hair growth and could impact conditions like baldness.
research Ectopic Sebaceous Glands in the Hair Follicle Matrix: Case Reports and Literature Review of This Embryogenic Anomaly 3 citations , November 2018 in “Curēus” The cause and importance of misplaced oil glands in the hair follicle are not well understood.