10 citations
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May 2016 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study observed that differences in the expression of genes related to lipid metabolism may play a major role in determining wool fiber diameter in sheep.
5 citations
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January 2021 in “Animal Production Science” In this study, 467 genes with differential expression between fine-wool and coarse-wool sheep, particularly those related to lipid metabolism, were identified as potentially influencing wool fibre diameter.
2 citations
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August 2011 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This abstract provides no specific research findings; it appears to contain journal subscription information and other non-research content.
1 citations
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November 2020 in “UMM Institutional Repository (University of Maine at Machias)” In this true experimental study, researchers assessed the antibacterial effect of white jasmine leaf extract against Propionibacterium acnes and found varying inhibition zone diameters, with 500 µg/mL achieving up to 10.95 mm, though less effective than clindamycin, which reached 28.55 mm.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” In this study, researchers used single-cell RNA sequencing to map the hair follicle microenvironment in fine-wool sheep, identifying specific cell types and gene expressions that influence wool fiber diameter, with dermal papilla cells playing a significant role in hair follicle development.
September 2025 in “Animal Bioscience” This study found that triglyceride and energy metabolic pathways are crucial factors influencing wool fiber diameter in fine-wool Alpine Merino sheep, providing insights for enhancing wool quality.
August 2025 in “Animal Bioscience” In this study, researchers examined the methylation patterns in the skin tissues of Alpine Merino sheep with varying wool fiber diameters, finding that specific methylated RNAs linked to the Wnt, Notch, and TGF-ẞ signaling pathways may influence fiber diameter and potentially improve wool quality.
September 2022 in “Canadian journal of animal science” This study found that polymorphisms in KRTAP13.1, KRTAP27-1, and KRTAP24-1 were significantly associated with fiber diameter in Jiangnan cashmere goats, which may aid future breeding and conservation efforts.
23 citations
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January 2008 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This study demonstrated that optical coherence tomography effectively detects significant changes in hair structure caused by steroid treatment, suggesting its potential use in doping control and clinical therapy monitoring.
3 citations
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March 2023 in “Biology” This study identified 2574 differentially expressed genes in the hair follicles of Wan strain Angora rabbits, suggesting that these genes may influence wool fiber diameter and quality.
March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” In this study on Angora rabbits, researchers identified genetic factors influencing wool fiber diameter by analyzing hair follicle proteins, highlighting keratin family members and other proteins as key contributors to fiber differences between coarse and fine wool.
November 2022 in “Gigascience” This study identified a 582-bp deletion upstream of LHX2 in cashmere goats, likely linked to hair follicle development and cashmere production, providing insights into genetic factors in cashmere trait selection.
15 citations
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May 2009 in “Steroids” This study found that progesterone derivatives with chlorine or bromine substituents were effective in inhibiting 5α-reductase activity in human prostate and exhibited antiandrogenic effects in hamster flank organs.
1 citations
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September 2022 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” October 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” In this study, researchers analyzed the skin proteome of Alpine Merino sheep to identify proteins and pathways related to wool fiber diameter, finding that cyclic adenosine monophosphate and certain signaling pathways may play a role in this trait.
This study found that applying topical cinnamon essential oil on male wistar rats increased hair length and hair follicle diameter similarly to 2% minoxidil over 30 days.
20 citations
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April 2009 in “Fertility and Sterility”
15 citations
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May 1989 in “PubMed” This study found that in patch- and plaque-stage scalp psoriasis, sebaceous gland atrophy and reduced hair follicle size were common but there was no evidence of alopecia.
7 citations
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July 2004 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Different hair types from various ethnic groups affect hair shine due to characteristics like thickness and shape.
2 citations
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August 2017 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This letter to the editor discusses the use of topical cetirizine 1% for treating androgenetic alopecia but reports no new clinical outcomes.
262 citations
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May 2017 in “Nanomedicine” This review examines recent advancements in electrospun nanofibers for wound healing applications, but reports no new experimental results, highlighting their potential in sutures, dressings, and skin regeneration.
226 citations
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September 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss in women is genetic, diagnosed by examination and biopsy, and treated with minoxidil, finasteride, or transplantation.
150 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews the biological and physical principles of laser hair removal and reports that current laser systems do not consistently achieve permanent hair follicle destruction across treated areas.
140 citations
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February 2014 in “Neuron” This study found that the opioid system, particularly via the delta opioid receptor, broadly regulates cutaneous mechanosensation, including touch, and suggests targeting this receptor could alleviate injury-induced mechanical hypersensitivity.
116 citations
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January 1957 in “Australian Journal of Agricultural Research” This study analyzed skin specimens from Australian Merino ewes to estimate hair follicle properties across different strains, providing baseline data essential for future genetic studies on fleece structure, but reported no new conclusions.
95 citations
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January 2007 in “Human biology” This study proposes a new, objective method to classify human hair into eight categories based on specific shape measurements, rather than traditional ethnicity-based classifications.
94 citations
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July 1991 in “Clinical endocrinology” In this study, cyproterone acetate at 2 mg daily was found to be as effective as higher doses in reducing hair growth for hirsute women over 12 months.
90 citations
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January 2009 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” In this study, low-level laser therapy showed no statistically significant improvements in hair growth measures, despite some patients experiencing increases in terminal hairs and shaft diameter.
90 citations
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October 1983 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that individuals with androgenic alopecia have an increased number of thin hairs (less than 40 microns in diameter) per cm², which may affect their clinical appearance.
89 citations
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December 2010 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study describes characteristic trichoscopic features of various hair loss diseases and proposes an algorithmic method for diagnosing them, but reports no new clinical results.