This study utilized 3D ultra-high frequency ultrasound to effectively detect different disease phases of alopecia areata by visualizing hair follicle structures and identifying unique pathological signs, offering a promising non-invasive diagnostic tool that surpasses conventional methods.
20 citations
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April 2002 in “PubMed” In this study, mini rats with reduced growth hormone and insulin-like growth factor-1 levels exhibited distinct differences in skin thickness and hair cycle compared to standard Wistar rats, suggesting potential use as an animal model for studying GH deficiency-related skin conditions.
17 citations
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November 2012 in “Maturitas” This review discusses the management of hair loss in midlife women, focusing on female pattern hair loss, hair shaft alterations from hair care, and telogen effluvium, and reports no new research findings.
34 citations
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December 2000 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study observed that rat vibrissa hair follicles cultured in vitro showed morphological changes suggesting cyclical activity but remained blocked in the pro-anagen stage.
236 citations
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July 2001 in “Trends in Molecular Medicine” This review discusses common hair loss conditions and explores how advancements in hair follicle biology might lead to more effective treatments but reports no new results.
36 citations
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November 1961 in “Archives of Dermatology” This abstract discusses the uncertain role of the vascular system in hair loss and highlights the unexplained aspects of various types of alopecias; it reports no new research findings.
26 citations
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January 2013 in “BioMed Research International” This review discusses the hormonal influences on hair cycling disorders in post-partum and postmenopausal women and notes the lack of evidence for effective targeted treatments.
21 citations
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July 2002 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This article discusses the role of cosmetic hair care products in hair loss and concludes they do not cause it, suggesting a need for clinicians to understand the hair cycle and cosmetic practices for accurate diagnosis.
3 citations
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January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document says that there are treatments for hair and nail diseases.
2 citations
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January 2000 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document explains how hair is studied in forensics to identify its source and its role in criminal investigations.
3 citations
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January 1989 in “PubMed” This paper discusses various histologic features to distinguish types of alopecia and reports no new clinical findings.
4 citations
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August 1971 in “Pediatric clinics of North America/The Pediatric clinics of North America” Childhood hair and scalp disorders can be managed with treatments like cortisone and corticosteroids.
41 citations
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December 2011 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study reported that deleting the MED1 subunit from the MED complex in keratinocytes resulted in disrupted hair differentiation and cycling, leading to hair loss in mice.
10 citations
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January 2016 in “PLOS ONE” This study investigated protein expression changes during mouse hair follicle cycles and suggested their involvement in biological networks, potentially identifying targets for hair disease therapy.
10 citations
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January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses the structure, functions, and growth cycle of human hair, emphasizing its reduced growth and protective roles, and reports no new research findings.
1 citations
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December 2019 in “Clinical ophthalmology” This study found that bimatoprost eye drops increased eyelash length, thickness, pigmentation, and the number of eyelashes per follicle in rabbits, without causing inflammation.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This review highlights the various causes and treatment options for alopecia, noting that while non-scarring types often see successful hair regrowth, scarring forms require early intervention to manage inflammatory destruction of hair follicles.
June 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences & Technology” This article reviews various causes and treatments for alopecia, including nutritional deficiencies, stress, and hormonal changes, and reports no new clinical results.
28 citations
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February 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” In this study, researchers observed that keratoacanthoma exhibits dynamic follicular differentiation throughout its stages, with changes in specific keratin expressions, and regressed lesions showing epidermal rather than follicular characteristics.
20 citations
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June 2014 in “BMC genomics” This study identified the placenta at the base of the ovary as the origin of poplar seed hair development and detailed transcriptome dynamics during the growth process.
18 citations
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January 2020 in “Ecology and evolution” This study analyzed gene expression changes during the autumn coat color change in mountain hares and found conserved gene regulation with snowshoe hares, highlighting its role in seasonal camouflage adaptation.
7 citations
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January 2020 in “Scientific Reports” This study identified differentially expressed miRNAs between the telogen and anagen phases of hair growth in Wan Strain Angora rabbits, contributing to understanding miRNA-mediated regulation of rabbit hair follicle cycling.
1 citations
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September 2025 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” This study observed structural and molecular changes in Ganxi goat skin that adapt to hot and humid climates and suggested that GSDMA might play a role in hair follicle regulation and skin homeostasis, though further research is needed to confirm its function in environmental adaptation.
January 1994 in “Nihon Chikusan Gakkaiho” This study observed that mink dermal collagen fibrils undergo structural changes during the hair cycle, with increased fiber thickness and bundle density as minks grow.
25 citations
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September 2014 in “Biological Research” This study found that arctiin, a compound from Arctium lappa, demonstrated protective effects against oxidative stress-induced dysfunction in human hair dermal papilla cells, suggesting potential therapeutic use for alopecia.
9 citations
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July 2011 in “Scientific Reports” This study suggests that human evolution involved accelerated changes in the HR gene, affecting its role in mediating postnatal hair cycling.
14 citations
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June 2020 in “BMC genomics” This study observed that the growth cycle of cashmere in Inner Mongolian cashmere goats consists of three phases, with genes KAP3–1, KRTAP 8–1, and KRTAP 24–1 closely correlating with this cycle.
1 citations
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August 2019 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, researchers found that the cashmere hair growth cycle is divided into three periods and key genes like KAP and KRTAP are positively correlated with these cycles in cashmere goats.
72 citations
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February 2011 in “American Journal of Biological Anthropology” This study observed that eliminating positional error in hair segment analysis can improve understanding of changes in isotopic composition, aiding the identification of pathological conditions and dietary patterns.
67 citations
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July 2000 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” This study developed a follicular automaton model that simulates human hair cycle dynamics and can replicate hair pattern changes associated with diffuse or androgenetic alopecia.