Different stem cells are key for hair growth and health, and understanding their regulation could help treat hair loss.
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December 2018 in “Development, Growth & Differentiation” Sex hormones, especially estradiol, can change chicken feather shapes and colors.
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Alopecia areata patients have higher levels of certain immune receptors, suggesting new treatment possibilities.
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FGF9 helps hair follicles grow in small-tailed Han sheep by affecting cell growth and certain signaling pathways.
April 2024 in “Human genomics” Identified genes linked to male-pattern baldness may help develop new treatments.
June 2021 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” Phytoconstituents from Cyperus Rotundus may help treat hirsutism by interacting with the 5 α reductase enzyme.
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January 2019 in “Pediatric Oncall” Sodium valproate can rarely cause curly hair in children.
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March 2024 in “International Journal of Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Medical Sciences” Herbal hair serums offer multiple hair and skin benefits and are becoming more popular.
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