8 citations,
September 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hair and scalp pain is more common and severe in breast cancer patients on chemotherapy than those on tamoxifen.
7 citations,
November 2019 in “Animal” Melatonin increases cashmere quality in goats but reduces their milk production and doesn't affect their offspring's hair growth.
7 citations,
June 2017 in “Omics” The study developed a method to analyze ancient hair proteins using very small samples.
7 citations,
July 2008 in “Experimental Dermatology” The study concluded that a protein important for hair strength is regulated by certain molecular processes and is affected by growth phases.
6 citations,
May 2020 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” Yak belly hair has higher porosity and is less stiff than human hair, making it absorb dye better but less suitable as a direct substitute for hair dyeing.
6 citations,
September 2009 in “European journal of histochemistry” CD90 is present on specific cells in dog hair follicles.
6 citations,
April 1996 in “Journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry/The journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry” TGF-alpha is present in sheep and ferret skin and may affect hair growth without directly stimulating cell proliferation.
5 citations,
October 2011 in “Small ruminant research” Goat hair growth and follicle activity change with the seasons and differ between males and females.
5 citations,
August 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Iron deficiency might contribute to hair loss in women.
4 citations,
July 2010 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” A man developed a rare cancer on his scalp after a hair transplant possibly due to sun damage, laser effects, and inflammation.
3 citations,
January 2021 in “ScienceAsia” Using an enzyme and keratin treatment can significantly repair and strengthen damaged hair.
3 citations,
April 2015 in “American journal of biomedical sciences” Androgens play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness and excessive hairiness.
3 citations,
July 2008 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Terbinafine can cause hair loss.
2 citations,
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing and managing hair and scalp conditions, often better than traditional methods.
2 citations,
January 1980 in “Acupuncture & electro-therapeutics research” Hair loss might be due to nerve issues, treatable with electric stimulation or acupuncture.
1 citations,
March 2020 in “Current Science” Most people in the surveyed area experience hair loss, but they are not aware of the role of diet, iron, hormones, genetics, and possibly water quality in causing it.
1 citations,
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Triple horizontal scalp biopsies are 98% accurate in diagnosing hair loss, better than single biopsies.
July 2024 in “Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Licorice extract helps hair growth and may treat hair loss.
June 2024 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” Herbal extracts like Ficus religiosa may help with hair growth and skin rejuvenation.
June 2024 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” 2-deoxy-D-ribose gel may help regrow hair in cases of hair loss.
September 2023 in “Stem cell reviews and reports” Scientists found a new, less invasive way to get stem cells from horse hair for veterinary medicine.
August 2023 in “International journal of basic and clinical pharmacology” Herbal hair serum promotes natural hair growth and maintains healthy hair.
December 2022 in “Deleted Journal” Sheep wool keratin solution safely and effectively promotes hair growth.
Water and fatty acids affect hair's surface differently based on hair damage, and models can help understand hair-cosmetic interactions.
November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” Understanding normal hair growth and loss in children is key to diagnosing and treating hair disorders.
July 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair regrowth was seen in 83% of children with alopecia, immune system plays a role in the condition, and various treatments showed effectiveness for hair and nail disorders.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Gender affects hair and scalp characteristics, with differences in hormone responses, graying patterns, and trace metals.
Tissue from dog stem cells helped grow hair in mice.
Human scalp hair follicles have PGE2 and its receptors, which might affect hair growth.
Acidic sandy clay damages archaeological hair the most, while dry conditions preserve but make it brittle; silicone oil can help keep the hair flexible.