September 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Quercetin-loaded nanoparticles protect human hair from UV-B damage.
3 citations,
January 2009 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” Using both TGA and DTDG in hair straightening reduces hair damage compared to using TGA alone.
July 2018 in “International journal of clinical & experimental dermatology” Eat a balanced diet for healthy hair; only use supplements if you have a proven nutrient deficiency.
6 citations,
January 2016 in “International journal of trichology” Children's hair is more elastic, but tensile strength is similar across different factors.
4 citations,
April 2019 in “Cosmetics” Hair stiffness is higher when it has more para-like cortical cells.
3 citations,
January 2021 in “ScienceAsia” Using an enzyme and keratin treatment can significantly repair and strengthen damaged hair.
4 citations,
August 2020 in “Journal of proteomics” Hair protein composition is similar across different races and shapes.
24 citations,
November 2008 in “Arquivos Brasileiros de Endocrinologia & Metabologia” Four patients with a type of rickets and hair loss had different mutations in their vitamin D receptor gene, causing it to not work properly.
4 citations,
January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” Monilethrix has no effective treatment, but avoiding hair trauma helps manage it.
2 citations,
February 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Tetrathiomolybdate reduces hair growth marker in skin cells by boosting harmful oxygen molecules, but effects can be reversed.
2 citations,
July 1982 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Retinol acetate can reduce the harmful effects of the drug benoxaprofen on white blood cells.
41 citations,
March 2007 in “Journal of dermatological science” Taking L-cystine and vitamin B6 can prevent hair loss caused by smoke in mice.
75 citations,
February 2017 in “Aging” SkQ1 antioxidant improved health and lifespan in mice.
January 2024 in “Circulation” Certain genetic mutations can lower bad cholesterol and reduce heart disease risk, leading to effective cholesterol-lowering drugs.
2 citations,
June 2017 in “Journal of biomedicine and translational research” Lychee fruit polyphenol (Oligonol®) may regulate genes linked to cell growth and inflammation in human scalp cells.
7 citations,
January 2018 in “Materials Today: Proceedings” Adding human hair fibers and glass micro-spheres to epoxy improves its wear resistance and strength.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Prostaglandin D2 increases testosterone production in skin cells through a process involving reactive oxygen species, which could be a new target for treating hair loss and other skin conditions driven by testosterone.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “Burns” Taurine and apocynin together improve burn healing, especially later in recovery.
1 citations,
October 2022 in “European medical journal” The congress highlighted concerns about the effectiveness of over-the-counter nail treatments, the link between hair loss and daily care products, and the safety of skin treatments during COVID-19.
10 citations,
September 2022 in “Journal of Biophotonics” Blue light therapy is safe for skin and may protect against UV radiation.
22 citations,
December 2015 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A mouse gene mutation increases the risk of skin cancer.
10 citations,
July 2015 in “Current opinion in pediatrics, with evaluated MEDLINE/Current opinion in pediatrics” New genes linked to ichthyosis were found, but there's still no cure; treatment options are improving.
22 citations,
August 2015 in “PloS one” Keratin from hair binds well to gold and BMP-2, useful for bone repair.
Human hair keratins can be turned into useful 3D biomedical scaffolds through a freeze-thaw process.
7 citations,
December 2011 in “Annals of anatomy” Involucrin helps strengthen the inner parts of human hair.
April 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Dermal factors are crucial in regulating melanin production in skin.
8 citations,
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CXXC5 is a protein that prevents hair growth and could be a target for hair loss treatment.
9 citations,
August 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology” Modified pep7, named EPM peptide, effectively promotes hair growth at low concentrations and works well with minoxidil.
4 citations,
January 2020 in “Genes” The KRTAP21-2 gene affects wool length and quality in sheep.
Skin tumor cells in patients with tuberous sclerosis have higher levels of a protein called cathepsin B.