Hair keratin treatments can be harmful, potentially causing health issues like skin reactions and cancer.
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May 2016 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Changes in keratin make hair follicles stiffer.
34 citations,
August 1966 in “Experimental cell research” Keratin fibrils in hair form and stop growing at specific points in the follicle.
3 citations,
June 2017 in “Journal of Biomaterials Applications” Keratin extract from human hair was found to promote hair growth in mice.
23 citations,
January 2015 in “Stem cells international” Coating surfaces with human hair keratin improves the growth and consistency of important stem cells for medical use.
Keratin hydrogels from human hair show promise for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
17 citations,
July 2018 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Keratin-based particles safely improve hair strength, smoothness, and heat protection.
16 citations,
January 2017 in “Physical chemistry chemical physics/PCCP. Physical chemistry chemical physics” The 3D structure of a key hair protein was modeled, revealing specific helical structures and stabilization features.
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October 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Curly hair shape is due to uneven growth patterns in the hair follicle.
1 citations,
September 2023 in “ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering” Human hair keratin hydrogels show promise for use in regenerative medicine.
September 2023 in “Biomedical Optics Express” New imaging techniques show testosterone delays hair growth and shrinks follicles in mice, but have limited depth for viewing.
7 citations,
June 2022 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” Researchers found genes linked to hair growth cycles in Inner Mongolia cashmere goats, which could help understand and treat hair loss.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Propolis extract can promote hair growth and increase keratin production.
September 2023 in “Journal of Natural Fibers” Drying hair with a microfiber towel better maintains hair strength and structure than using a cotton towel or blow-drier.
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August 1999 in “Developmental biology” The nude gene causes skin cell overgrowth and improper development, leading to hair and urinary issues.
14 citations,
May 2020 in “Archiv für Tierzucht” Researchers identified genes that may affect hair growth in Cashmere goats.
10 citations,
December 2021 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” The research identified genes that explain why some sheep have curly wool and others have straight wool.
6 citations,
July 2017 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” The Hairless gene is crucial for hair cell development, affecting whether skin cells become hair or skin and oil gland cells.
5 citations,
December 2020 in “International journal of biological macromolecules” Treatments improved hair surface and scale structure but didn't increase certain bonds in the hair cortex.
April 2024 in “Advances in Redox Research” Human hair strength and health are linked to sulfur compounds that can be reduced by stress but improved with sulfur supplements.
February 2024 in “Scientific Reports” The wolves suspected of man-eating in the 1880s likely ate very little human flesh and mostly consumed a diet similar to herbivores and omnivores.
January 2024 in “Molecules (Basel. Online)” Juglone from walnut extracts may help repair damaged hair.
Using enzymes to link proteins makes hair repair treatments more effective and long-lasting.
July 2020 in “Bioinformatics and Bioengineering” Found key genes affecting hair loss, immune response, and skin development; more research needed for better treatments.
417 citations,
September 2005 in “PLoS biology” Understanding gene expression in hair follicles can reveal insights into hair growth and disorders.
115 citations,
August 2014 in “Jo'jig gonghag gwa jaesaeng uihag/Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine” Human hair keratin can be used in many medical applications.
75 citations,
September 2015 in “Acta biomaterialia” Alkylation of human hair keratin allows for adjustable drug release rates in hydrogels for medical use.
45 citations,
December 2007 in “The FASEB journal” There are two types of stem cells in rodent hair follicles, each with different keratin proteins.
19 citations,
March 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The gene Msx2 is crucial for hair follicle regeneration during wound healing.
16 citations,
April 2018 in “Animal Genetics” Researchers found two genes that may explain why some Casertana pigs don't have hair.