37 citations,
May 2018 in “Frontiers in physiology” Certain RNA molecules are important for the development of wool follicles in sheep.
1 citations,
March 2023 in “PloS one” Different amounts of daylight affect cashmere growth in goats by changing the activity of certain genes and molecules.
1 citations,
January 2019 in “Paediatrics and Child Health” The document concludes that understanding hair biology and recognizing hair conditions are crucial for managing and treating hair loss in children.
July 2023 in “International journal of trichology” Cellcurin therapy with microneedling increases hair density and thickness in treating hair loss in men and women.
1 citations,
October 2014 in “Paediatrics and Child Health” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and management of hair loss in children require a detailed examination and understanding of various hair disorders.
9 citations,
July 2011 in “Scientific Reports” Changes in the HR gene have influenced hair growth and may lead to hair loss conditions in humans.
5 citations,
January 2014 in “Indian Journal of Nephrology” A woman with lupus had muscle weakness due to kidney issues and was successfully treated with medication.
January 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.
2 citations,
October 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Excessive blow-drying can cause "bubble hair," leading to hair loss and fragility, but improves when heat use is reduced.
375 citations,
July 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Stress can worsen skin and hair conditions by affecting the skin's immune response and hormone levels.
Researchers developed a new model for more realistic computer graphics of hair by considering how light scatters on hair fibers.
49 citations,
September 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The study found that bioengineered hair follicles work when using cells from the same species but have issues when combining human and mouse cells.
7 citations,
August 2020 in “Genes” Different genes are active in dogs' hair growth and skin, similar to humans, which helps understand dog skin and hair diseases and can relate to human conditions.
July 2021 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Ginseng, especially its component ginsenosides, can promote hair growth, reduce hair loss, and potentially treat conditions like alopecia by affecting cell pathways and cytokines.
4 citations,
April 2012 in “Asian-australasian Journal of Animal Sciences” Red deer antler extract may help hair grow faster by increasing a growth protein.
194 citations,
March 2003 in “American Journal of Pathology” Stress stops hair growth in mice by causing early hair growth phase end and harmful inflammation through a specific nerve-related pathway.
2 citations,
February 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Body hairs can be used in forensic science and toxicology like scalp hair.
62 citations,
January 2004 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A second domain of high sulfur KAP genes on chromosome 21q23 is crucial for hair structure.
57 citations,
October 2013 in “international journal of endocrinology and metabolism” Female pattern hair loss is common, linked to polycystic ovarian syndrome, and treated with topical Minoxidil.
16 citations,
November 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” Hair color is determined by different melanins and changes with age.
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.
1 citations,
October 2023 in “Biology” Fasting in hens affects thyroid hormones, which regulate feather and hair growth.
5 citations,
October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Minoxidil promotes hair growth but exact mechanism is unknown.
3 citations,
October 2007 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Hair ages due to various factors and treatments like minoxidil and finasteride can help, but more research and better public awareness are needed.
80 citations,
April 2006 in “Clinical Interventions in Aging” Minoxidil and Finasteride are effective for male baldness; more research is needed for hair aging treatments.
January 2023 in “Vìsnik problem bìologìï ì medicini” Androgenic alopecia causes hair follicle degradation and skin restructuring, but some hair elements remain.
32 citations,
July 2017 in “Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews-Developmental Biology” Transit-amplifying cells are crucial for tissue repair and can contribute to cancer when they malfunction.
5 citations,
July 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” The "Punch Assay" can regenerate hair follicles efficiently in mice and has potential for human hair regeneration.
22 citations,
December 2013 in “Molecular biology of the cell” ILK is essential for proper hair follicle development and structure.
13 citations,
January 2012 in “International journal of trichology” The study found that hair fragility in Pili annulati may be caused by cavities and damage within the hair shafts.