17 citations
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December 2003 in “Veterinary dermatology” Some masked palm civets in Japan have a skin disease caused by mites.
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July 1984 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” The four patients have a unique type of ichthyosis affecting hair follicles.
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January 1992 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” The Cell Membrane Complex in hair has both water-attracting and water-repelling layers.
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February 2020 in “Scientific reports” Telocytes in the scalp may help with skin regeneration and maintenance.
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June 2018 in “Journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry/The journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry” Laminin-511 may contribute to psoriasis by affecting skin cell growth and survival.
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April 2013 in “Applied and Environmental Microbiology” A gene in Sebekia benihana, CYP-sb21, is needed for a specific reaction on the drug Cyclosporine A, which could be important for hair growth without affecting the immune system.
12 citations
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September 2017 in “Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis” The method shows that zinc pyrithione and climbazole from anti-dandruff shampoo effectively reach the scalp.
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July 2015 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Curly hair breaks due to mechanical damage and environmental factors, not chemical makeup, and needs ongoing care to prevent breakage.
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January 2014 in “Cell structure and function” Different combinations of human hair keratins affect how hair fibers form.
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June 2009 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Loose Anagen Hair syndrome occurs in dark-skinned children and often improves on its own.
12 citations
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February 1999 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil increased small openings in blood vessel walls near growing hair in rats.
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November 1987 in “Pediatric dermatology” Four children had unmanageable pale blond hair due to uncombable-hair syndrome.
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January 1977 in “Archives of dermatological research” Mouse tail skin has different keratinization near hair follicles and scales.
10 citations
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May 2020 in “Journal of proteome research” Explosions don't stop hair proteins from being used to identify people.
10 citations
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January 2011 in “Skin research and technology” Procyanidin oligomers can protect hair from oxidative damage and could be good for hair care products.
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January 2023 in “RSC Advances” Carbon dots show promise for tissue repair and growth but need more research to solve current challenges.
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January 2009 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Radiotherapy was effective for treating a large scalp plaque of Bowen's disease when other treatments failed.
7 citations
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October 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The document suggests finding a simpler, cheaper way to diagnose Uncombable Hair Syndrome.
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August 2018 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Chemical hair straightening improves smoothness and shine but may cause side effects, suggesting a need for safer methods.
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July 2015 in “The anatomical record” Hexi cashmere goats' hair growth varies by stage, with Hoxc13 linked to hair activity.
6 citations
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September 2018 in “ACS applied bio materials” Calcium fatty acid deposits found in human hair can change its appearance and feel.
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February 2013 in “Veterinary Dermatology” A young cat had a rare hair condition with twisted hair shafts but stayed healthy.
6 citations
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December 2011 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A woman developed rare, unexplained curly hair on her scalp and eyelashes.
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August 1993 in “Archives of Dermatology” A woman's hair changed to a dry, tangled texture that's hard to comb after treatment with spironolactone, suggesting the medication might cause such hair changes.
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November 1988 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that hair analysis is not good for assessing nutrition but can detect long-term heavy metal exposure.
5 citations
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September 2022 in “Molecular pharmacology” KATP channels are important for energy balance and are targeted by drugs for diabetes, hypoglycemia, hypertension, and hair loss.
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January 2016 in “Genetics and Molecular Research” Researchers found 617 genes that behave differently in cashmere goat hair follicles, which could help understand hair growth.
5 citations
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September 2015 in “BMC Medical Genetics” The EDAR gene mutation leads to thinner and more deformed hair shafts.
5 citations
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February 2015 in “Journal of Bio- and Tribo-Corrosion” Plasma jet treatments can clean hair and might replace peroxide for hair care.
4 citations
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June 2022 in “ACS applied materials & interfaces” New wig coating technique makes them more durable, UV resistant, and less static.