September 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Different fish use the same genes to regrow teeth.
May 2017 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The peach gene pCTG134 helps control the interaction between auxin and ethylene hormones during fruit ripening.
October 2019 in “The Permanente Journal” The author improved his health by adopting mindfulness and a healthier lifestyle.
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June 2013 in “Genes & development” Cav1.2 affects hair growth and could be a target for hair loss treatments.
3 citations,
June 2013 in “Genes & development” CaV1.2 helps activate hair follicle stem cells without calcium flux.
44 citations,
April 2017 in “Genes & development” Scientists found cells in hair that are key for growth and color.
21 citations,
September 1979 in “Archives of Otolaryngology-head & Neck Surgery” The Juri flap procedure is effective for hair transplantation but requires careful patient selection and skilled surgeons.
January 1953 in “The Lancet” Cortisone may help hair regrow by altering the local environment, with regrowth starting 3-4 weeks after treatment, but its use is not widely recommended.
222 citations,
October 1993 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss affects women's mental health more than men's, causing anxiety, low self-esteem, and social insecurity.
112 citations,
July 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Ruby laser pulses best destroy hair follicles during the growth phase and effectiveness varies with laser intensity; melanin is key for targeting, and timing treatments can improve results.
82 citations,
March 2012 in “Development” Drosha and Dicer are essential for hair follicle health and preventing DNA damage in skin cells.
73 citations,
April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Lasers and light sources can effectively remove hair, work best on fair skin with dark hair, and usually need multiple treatments.
67 citations,
October 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The EpiLight Hair Removal System removed about 60% of hair with some side effects, and more research is needed to confirm long-term effectiveness.
45 citations,
June 2004 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Intense pulsed light (IPL) is an efficient and safe method for hair removal, reducing hair by about 80%.
44 citations,
September 2019 in “The EMBO Journal” Lymphatic vessels are essential for hair follicle growth and skin regeneration.
42 citations,
February 2021 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” Hair follicle regeneration possible, more research needed.
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January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” The document concludes that sexual and psychiatric side effects from 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors are reported, but more high-quality research is needed to understand how often they occur.
28 citations,
February 2016 in “F1000Research” Understanding glycans and enzymes that alter them is key to controlling hair growth.
20 citations,
June 2012 in “Human Reproduction” Women with polycystic ovarian syndrome are more likely to have cervical insufficiency, especially South Asian and Black women.
19 citations,
July 2011 in “Microscopy and Microanalysis” The hair follicle bulge is an important area for adult stem cells involved in hair growth and repair, with potential for medical use needing more research.
12 citations,
January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Negative expectations can cause adverse effects in dermatology treatments, like with finasteride for baldness, and careful communication can help reduce these nocebo responses.
8 citations,
April 2020 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Minoxidil, finasteride, and low-level laser light therapy are effective FDA-approved treatments for hair loss.
3 citations,
December 2015 in “Acta Veterinaria Brasilica” A chinchilla got ringworm from stress and contact with dog-related items.
2 citations,
August 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Higher energy, longer exposure, and pulse irradiation improve hair density in androgenetic alopecia treatment.
1 citations,
September 2022 in “KnE medicine” Candlenut oil hair tonic helps mice grow hair, with higher oil concentration giving better results.
1 citations,
June 2018 in “JAMA Dermatology” Vitamin C was found to effectively treat prickly heat in children.
1 citations,
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” The document explains how hair follicles develop, their structure, and how they grow.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” Homeopathic treatment may help manage alopecia areata.
Hair restoration surgery has improved to transplant hair in natural groupings, but it's labor-intensive and can't fully restore normal hair density.
293 citations,
November 2011 in “Nature” The circadian clock affects skin stem cell behavior, impacting aging and cancer risk.