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82 citations,
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January 2021 in “Cell transplantation” Scientists found the best time to transplant human stem cells for hair growth is between days 16-18 when they have the right markers and growth potential.
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March 2018 in “Biotechnology Letters” Scientists created a new cell line from Cashmere goat hair and found that cytokeratin 13 is a unique marker for certain skin cells.
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January 1997 in “Endocrinology” Testosterone can slow hair growth in adult monkeys, but a blocker called RU 58841 can counteract this and potentially help hair regrow.
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November 2009 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in acne, which can be a symptom of systemic diseases like PCOS and may require targeted treatment.
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October 2000 in “The FASEB Journal” The p75 neurotrophin receptor is important for hair follicle regression by controlling cell death.
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January 2008 in “Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism” Melatonin in the skin helps protect against damage from stress and UV rays, and could be used to treat certain skin conditions.
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December 2004 in “Differentiation” Sex hormones affect hair and feather growth and may help manage alopecia and hormone-dependent cancers.
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December 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Free fatty acids in sebum boost skin's defense against acne by increasing antimicrobial peptides.
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August 2012 in “Differentiation” Mouse genital development depends on male or female hormones for specific features.
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February 2008 in “Developmental dynamics” Mice without the Sp6 gene have problems developing several body parts, including hair, teeth, limbs, and lungs.
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April 2010 in “Baillière's best practice and research in clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Baillière's best practice & research. Clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Impaired androgen production in 46,XY DSDs causes ambiguous genitalia and requires long-term care.
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November 2017 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Higher enzyme levels found in women with hair loss, suggesting hormone imbalance.
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September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Backhousia citriodora leaf extract effectively reduces oily skin across different ethnic groups.
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