January 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that Wan strain Angora rabbits with high wool production exhibited higher hair follicle density and identified long noncoding RNAs that may regulate this trait.
September 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that Wan strain Angora rabbits with high wool production had higher hair follicle density and identified five long noncoding RNAs as potential regulators of this trait.
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May 2019 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery/Indian journal of plastic surgery” In this controlled study on hair transplantation, using autologous plasma as a graft holding solution resulted in better hair follicle cell survival, hair count, and density compared to Ringer's lactate, suggesting plasma's potential to enhance hair graft outcomes.
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January 2010 This study observed that different hair types on Tianzhu white yaks have similar ultrastructures, but coarse hair fibers show distinct structural differences across body parts.
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May 2001 in “PubMed” This study proposes a new clinical scoring method for hair density based on hair diameter diversity, which correlates with existing measures and reflects follicle miniaturization in androgenetic alopecia.
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October 2012 in “Archives of Dermatology” Hair diameter diversity is a key sign for diagnosing and managing male pattern baldness.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” The document concludes that diagnosing hair loss requires evaluating multiple histological features, as no single feature is definitive on its own.
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October 2023 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This study found that in Pomeranian dogs with alopecia X, dermoscopic evaluations can supplement diagnoses, and transverse skin biopsy sections better assess hair follicle density and identify growth arrest phases compared to longitudinal sections.
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January 1957 in “Australian Journal of Agricultural Research” This study analyzed skin specimens from Australian Merino ewes to estimate hair follicle properties across different strains, providing baseline data essential for future genetic studies on fleece structure, but reported no new conclusions.
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November 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, subcutaneous platelet-rich plasma injections improved hair density and histological markers of hair growth in hairless rats without causing local toxicity.
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January 2018 in “Cirugía Plástica Ibero-Latinoamericana” This study found that intradermal PRP injections may reduce hair loss and increase hair density in patients with non-scarring alopecia, with differences in the response time between men and women.
May 2025 in “Indian Journal of Pharmacology” In this study, researchers reported that standardized rosemary and capsicum extracts significantly improved hair growth parameters such as follicle density, length, and diameter in rats with testosterone-induced alopecia, suggesting these extracts may aid in more effective natural treatments for androgenetic alopecia.
December 2019 in “한국동물매개심리치료학회지” In this study, nut extract promoted hair growth most effectively in C57BL/6 mice, suggesting it may be a beneficial natural treatment for hair loss.
May 2019 in “Ukraïnsʹkij bìofarmacevtičnij žurnal” This study observed that the cream-mask and gel-mask with Serenoa repens and Sophora japonica applied to a rat model of androgenic alopecia stimulated hair follicle growth similarly to a reference minoxidil treatment.
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January 2010 in “International journal of medicinal mushrooms” This study found that Ganoderma lucidum fruiting body powder improved cholesterol profiles and hair follicle health in rats exposed to a tumor-promoting agent, suggesting potential chemopreventive properties against skin abnormalities.
December 2024 in “Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research” This study observed that CTUMP's Herb shampoo significantly improved hair growth and density in mice compared to a saline solution, though it was less effective than minoxidil in promoting follicle development.
This study found that topical mesenchymal stem cell conditioned medium improved skin structure by increasing collagen fiber density, hair follicles, and blood vessel number in a mouse model of skin aging.
January 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that long noncoding RNA profiles in Wan strain Angora rabbits may help understand the molecular mechanisms regulating hair follicle density, potentially influencing wool fiber production.
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January 2012 in “Indian Journal of Small Ruminants (The)” This study detailed the skin structure of Chegu goats, highlighting the presence of two types of hair follicles, with primary follicles associated with sweat glands and other structures.
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October 2013 in “Tissue Engineering Part A” This study found that using a keratin hydrogel scaffold as a filler in collagen nerve conduits significantly improved nerve regeneration and motor recovery in Macaca fascicularis monkeys compared to saline.
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May 2011 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This article discusses the phases and histological features of alopecia areata and reports no new clinical findings; the authors emphasize recognizing these phases for accurate diagnosis.
February 2026 in “Scientific Reports” This study established a murine model for radiation-induced skin reactions, replicating clinical and histological features to aid future mechanistic and therapeutic research.
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March 2016 in “Small ruminant research” This study examined vicuña skin and hair follicle structures, finding a high density of secondary hairs in fleece areas compared to belly and legs, and identified various types of cutaneous glands potentially important for chemical communication.
17 citations
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April 1997 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” This report provides the first microscopic description of pachyonychia congenita-associated alopecia, identifying a combination of histological features that might be unique to this condition.
October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” This article reviews the use of trichoscopy for differentiating mimickers of patterned hair loss and assessing donor sites in hair transplant patients, without providing new clinical findings.
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August 2014 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This study found that sphynx cats exhibit hair follicle dysplasia with abnormal hair shaft production, but without a reduction in the number of follicles, similar to murine KRT 71 mutants.
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September 2014 in “Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences” This study found that ethanolic and petroleum ether extracts of Cuscuta reflexa, as well as an isolate from these extracts, improved hair growth and follicle characteristics in androgen-induced alopecia in rats.
April 2026 in “Dermatological Reviews” In this study, both radiofrequency microneedling and ultrasound treatments with a plant-based secretory factor hair serum enhanced hair and scalp health in subjects with androgenetic alopecia, with ultrasound showing more pronounced improvements in hair appearance, density, and color.
This case report describes a 62-year-old male with multiple warty dyskeratomas found on the scalp, chest, abdomen, and lower back, a rare presentation confirmed by histological findings consistent with warty dyskeratoma, as noted by the researchers.
March 2025 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” In this study using C57BL/6 mice, the researchers observed that combining minoxidil with exosomes and DNA polynucleotides improved hair follicle density and promoted gene expression linked to hair growth, suggesting enhanced hair growth potential over minoxidil alone.