28 citations,
May 2017 in “Molecular ecology” Researchers found genes that control hair color and growth change before the visible coat color changes in snowshoe hares.
28 citations,
September 2015 in “Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift” New skin substitutes for treating severe burns and chronic wounds are being developed, but a permanent solution for deep wounds is not yet available commercially.
26 citations,
December 2020 in “Nature metabolism” Rapamycin treatment helps with mitochondrial disease by reducing PKC levels.
26 citations,
December 2016 in “Pharmacology & Therapeutics” New drugs for heart disease may be developed from molecules secreted by stem cells.
25 citations,
August 2017 in “Animal Biotechnology” Researchers found that certain RNA molecules might play a role in the growth of Cashmere goat hair.
25 citations,
January 2006 in “Pharmacoepidemiology and drug safety” SSRIs can cause hair loss, especially sertraline, with higher risk in women.
24 citations,
October 2016 in “Oncotarget” Finasteride has a higher risk of reproductive side effects than minoxidil.
24 citations,
January 2015 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Polygonum multiflorum can promote hair growth when taken orally or applied topically.
24 citations,
June 2012 in “BMC Research Notes” The HGCA tool helps identify genes that work together by analyzing their co-expression patterns.
24 citations,
January 2008 in “KARGER eBooks” The document concludes that ongoing research using animal models is crucial for better understanding and treating Alopecia Areata.
23 citations,
December 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Gene network oscillations inside hair stem cells are key for hair growth regulation and could help treat hair loss.
23 citations,
August 2019 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Pollution exposure speeds up hair damage.
22 citations,
January 2015 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” An extra-strength marine protein supplement helped increase hair growth and decrease hair shedding in women with thinning hair.
22 citations,
August 2013 in “International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics” Acne severity in women with PCOS is linked to younger age, lower body weight, and more body hair, but not to hormone levels.
22 citations,
October 2011 in “Bone” Androgens affect bone and fat cell development differently based on the cells' embryonic origin.
21 citations,
November 2017 in “Livestock science” Nellore cattle have genetic variations linked to their adaptation to tropical environments.
21 citations,
March 2013 in “Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention” Early-onset baldness is linked to a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer in African-American men, especially before age 60.
20 citations,
September 2020 in “International journal of computer applications” The Random Forest algorithm was the most accurate at diagnosing Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.
20 citations,
February 2019 in “Genes” The study concludes that mutations in the AEBP1 gene can cause a form of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and should be considered in diagnosis.
20 citations,
March 2013 in “Journal of Lipid Research” The research explains how a human enzyme binds and processes its substrate, which could relate to its role in biological functions and hair loss.
20 citations,
January 2013 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” TGPC plus CGT is effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata in children.
19 citations,
November 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” The spiny mouse can regenerate its skin without scarring, which could help us learn how to heal human skin better.
19 citations,
January 2017 in “Stem Cells International” Adipose-derived stem cells show promise in treating skin conditions like vitiligo, alopecia, and nonhealing wounds.
19 citations,
May 2016 in “Aging Cell” Older people's sweat glands are less effective at helping skin wounds heal due to weaker cell connections.
19 citations,
January 2016 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” The study concluded that hair loss in Indian women is not significantly linked to anemia or thyroid problems, but checking thyroid function could help those with ongoing hair loss.
19 citations,
April 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The research identified genes and pathways important for sheep wool growth and shedding.
19 citations,
April 2015 in “Developmental Dynamics” The conclusion is that skin and hair patterns are formed by a mix of cell activities, molecular signals, and environmental factors.
18 citations,
January 2020 in “Ecology and evolution” Genes related to pigmentation, body rhythms, and behavior change during hares' seasonal coat color transition, with a common genetic mechanism in two hare species.
18 citations,
June 1999 in “Statistical Methods in Medical Research” The document concludes that PK/PD modeling is important for determining the safe and effective dosages of drugs.
17 citations,
January 2016 in “Dermatology research and practice” Emu oil may slow down skin healing but increases hair growth in burn wounds.