September 2023 in “Journal of Natural Fibers” Drying hair with a microfiber towel better maintains hair strength and structure than using a cotton towel or blow-drier.
7 citations,
March 2022 in “Frontiers in Genetics” The research found specific genes that may cause longer hair in Tianzhu White Yak.
27 citations,
August 2014 in “Wiley interdisciplinary reviews. Developmental biology” The skin and thymus develop similarly to protect and support immunity.
1 citations,
January 2013 in “Chronicles of young scientists” Immuno-cosmeceuticals from chicken egg yolk can effectively repair and improve damaged hair.
87 citations,
January 2016 in “Development” Blocking β-catenin in skin cells improves hair growth during wound healing.
6 citations,
January 2000 in “Dermatology” A girl's severely tangled hair couldn't be fixed and had to be cut due to a rare condition called plica neuropathica.
42 citations,
April 2008 in “Acta materialia” Different ethnicities and treatments affect human hair strength and structure.
36 citations,
September 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” White hair grows thicker and faster than black hair due to higher activity of growth-related genes and proteins.
12 citations,
February 2019 in “Skin research and technology” White hair has less lipid content and absorbs water differently than brown hair.
July 2016 in “Indian journal of science and technology” Neonate scalp hair is thinner, lacks a medulla, and has smaller follicles compared to adult hair.
521 citations,
January 1954 in “Physiological Reviews” Hair growth is cyclic and influenced mainly by local factors.
33 citations,
June 2017 in “Developmental Biology” Mice can correct hair follicle orientation without certain genes, but proper overall alignment needs those genes.
15 citations,
February 2011 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” The best method for transplanting skin cells to regenerate hair follicles is the Hemi-vascularized sandwich method, as it produces more mature follicles and promotes hair growth.
Water and fatty acids affect hair's surface differently based on hair damage, and models can help understand hair-cosmetic interactions.
31 citations,
January 1989 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The study tested a hair treatment and found it can help grow hair, but won't stop baldness. It's safe and works well, but needs more testing.
32 citations,
August 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Prominin-1 expressing cells in the dermal papilla help regulate hair follicle size and communication but don't aid in skin repair.
130 citations,
January 2017 in “International journal of nanomedicine” Silver nanoparticles coated with substances like PEG showed strong antibacterial effects and improved wound healing when used in hydrogels.
11 citations,
January 2014 in “Open journal of veterinary medicine” Propolis was effective in treating ringworm and other skin conditions in dogs.
150 citations,
June 2014 in “Biomaterials” Peptide hydrogels heal burn wounds faster and better than standard dressings.
1 citations,
January 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Fractional CO2 laser with topical triamcinolone is more effective and safer for treating alopecia areata than intralesional triamcinolone.
29 citations,
February 2013 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Loss of Fz6 disrupts hair follicle and associated structures' orientation.
9 citations,
February 2022 in “Archives animal breeding/Archiv für Tierzucht” A circular RNA helps cashmere goat hair cells become hair follicles by blocking a molecule to boost a gene important for hair growth.
Human hair keratins can self-assemble and support cell growth, useful for biomedical applications.
98 citations,
June 2008 in “Human mutation” A genetic change in the EDAR gene causes the unique hair traits found in East Asians.
13 citations,
December 2014 in “Stem Cells” Hair and skin can regenerate without bulge stem cells due to other compensating cells.
1 citations,
October 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Printing human stem cells and a special matrix during surgery can help grow new skin and hair-like structures in rats.
Ovol2 is crucial for hair growth and skin healing by controlling cell movement and growth.
2 citations,
November 2022 in “Animal Bioscience” A specific RNA modification in cashmere goats helps activate hair growth-related stem cells.
3 citations,
August 2011 in “InTech eBooks” The document concludes that skin grafts are essential for repairing tissue loss, with various types available and ongoing research into substitutes to improve outcomes and reduce donor site issues.
19 citations,
February 2016 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” KCNQ potassium channels help control the sensitivity of touch receptors in the skin.