23 citations
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May 2010 in “Surface and interface analysis” This study found that chemical treatments such as hair bleach and UV radiation significantly reduced the amount of 18-methyleicosanoic acid on the outer surface of human hair.
4 citations
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November 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Aging causes hair loss and graying due to stem cell decline and changes in cell behavior and communication.
29 citations
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December 2005 in “BioEssays” This study found that Wnt/β‐catenin signaling influences the hair follicle regeneration process by prompting quiescent stem cells to enter the cell cycle and is necessary for maintaining the stem cell pool.
July 2023 in “Nature Reviews Chemistry” A new method strengthens hair without using harmful chemicals.
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December 2013 in “Nature” This study found that skin fibroblasts in mice arise from two distinct lineages which contribute differently to dermal structure and repair, impacting hair follicle formation during wound healing.
