44 citations,
November 2018 in “Journal of applied ecology” Hair analysis for stress and reproductive hormones in wildlife needs more research for accuracy across species.
19 citations,
September 2020 in “General and comparative endocrinology” Hair cortisol is a reliable stress indicator in cattle but may not be valid for pigs.
5 citations,
January 2021 in “PeerJ” Elephant tail-hair can show past stress levels, matching times when stressful events happened.
2 citations,
January 2020 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Hataedock treatment improved skin health and reduced atopic dermatitis symptoms by enhancing the skin barrier and reducing inflammation.
December 2023 in “Asian journal of beauty & cosmetology” Eriocitrin and silymarin might be effective for hair loss treatment and need more research.
15 citations,
May 2003 in “The Laryngoscope” FGF-1 causes spiral ganglion neurites to branch more.
243 citations,
September 2016 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Dermoscopy is a useful tool for identifying features of skin conditions, but more research is needed to define its role in dermatology.
25 citations,
May 2012 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Many Korean patients with hair loss, skin allergies, and psoriasis use alternative medicine, but satisfaction is low.
September 2021 in “Physiology News” The first Conference for Black Physiologists focused on supporting Black physiologists' careers and included talks, panels, and awards.
51 citations,
May 2019 in “Biomaterials” Researchers developed a method to grow hair follicles using special beads that could help with hair loss treatment.
May 2023 in “Archiv EuroMedica” The article concludes that it's important to know how to identify and treat the rare hair disease black piedra, even in places where it's not usually found.
4 citations,
March 2006 in “Journal of dermatology” A Chinese-Japanese boy had a rare fungal infection on his scalp and skin, likely caught in China.
1 citations,
November 2022 in “Frontiers in medicine” The study found that giant pandas have more melanin in black hair follicles than white, with gene expression differences that could affect hair color and skin health.
May 2007 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Hair care practices like using relaxers and tight braiding can lead to permanent hair loss in black women.
43 citations,
August 2013 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Trichoscopy is good for diagnosing and monitoring hair and scalp problems in children but needs more research for certain conditions.
11 citations,
February 2011 in “Current Zoology” About 20% of Japanese macaques had head alopecia, and stress and environment might cause hair loss.
24 citations,
November 2015 in “Scientific reports” Human hair has a new region with ordered filaments and the cuticle contains β-keratin sheets.
1 citations,
March 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” ZD1839, a cancer drug, can cause mild skin rashes that are treatable without stopping the medication.
January 2018 in “대한미용학회지” White hair is denser and more hydrophobic than black hair.
11 citations,
July 2010 in “The Lancet” Chocolate has been historically used for medicinal purposes, with current research focusing on heart health benefits, but the extent of these benefits is debated.
4 citations,
January 2017 in “Annals of Dermatology” Frequent hairdryer use may worsen hair fragility in people with Pili Annulati.
11 citations,
January 2012 in “Journal of cell science” Rac1 is essential for proper hair structure and color.
8 citations,
July 2018 in “European Journal of Dermatology” A medication may help with hair growth in psoriasis, and a skin condition might be linked to a specific bacteria.
6 citations,
July 2007 in “Developmental Dynamics” The molecule Wise is involved in the development of various structures in chick embryos.
1 citations,
April 2012 in “American Literary History” Harriet E. Wilson had a challenging career as a spiritualist in Boston, facing competition and possible racism.
64 citations,
January 2009 in “The International journal of developmental biology” Hair follicle stem cells are controlled by their surrounding environment.
2 citations,
September 2014 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Most HIV patients in the study showed skin and mucous membrane issues, with oral thrush being the most common.
November 2024 in “Journal of Natural Remedies” Herbal ingredients can effectively promote hair growth and improve hair health.
3 citations,
August 2022 in “JAAD case reports” A woman developed swelling in her body after taking low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss, but it resolved after stopping the medication.