9 citations,
July 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” Topical L-thyroxine may help with wound healing and hair growth but should be used short-term due to potential risks.
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April 2021 in “Arab Journal of Nuclear Sciences and Applications/Arab Journal of Nuclear Sciences and Applications ” Repeated use of protein hair conditioner with heat or gamma irradiation can harm skin and hair health in rats.
1 citations,
April 2023 in “Scientific Reports” Self-assembling RADA16-I hydrogels with bioactive peptides significantly improve wound healing.
February 2024 in “Medicina” AFM can diagnose hair disorders by revealing detailed hair surface changes.
24 citations,
July 2011 in “PubMed” Thyroid hormones affect skin texture, hair and nail growth, and can cause skin diseases related to thyroid problems.
29 citations,
June 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Notch signaling disruptions can cause various skin diseases.
1 citations,
January 2023 in “International journal of all research education and scientific methods” Hair analysis is better than urine and blood for detecting past drug use.
8 citations,
July 2011 in “Animal science journal” Keratin 33A is a key protein in goat winter coats, especially in high-producing breeds.
70 citations,
December 2004 in “Differentiation” The study identified and characterized new keratin genes linked to hair follicles and epithelial tissues.
1 citations,
August 2024 in “Animals” KRT85 gene variations can help improve wool traits in sheep through selective breeding.
29 citations,
August 2005 in “Biopolymers” L-cysteine slows down the breaking of bonds in hair due to electrostatic interactions.
1 citations,
July 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Understanding skin structure and development helps diagnose and treat skin disorders.
488 citations,
July 2021 in “Cell” Fibroblasts are crucial for tissue repair and inflammation, and understanding them can help treat fibrotic diseases.
November 2023 in “Linköping University medical dissertations” Keratinocytes and adipose-derived stem cells can effectively heal difficult skin wounds.
1 citations,
April 2016 in “CRC Press eBooks” Skin aging reflects overall body aging and can indicate internal health conditions.
6 citations,
January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” The skin has multiple layers and cells, serves as a protective barrier, helps regulate temperature, enables sensation, affects appearance, and is involved in vitamin D synthesis.
48 citations,
May 2015 in “NPJ microgravity” A 3-month stay in space causes skin thinning, disrupts hair growth, and changes muscle-related genes in mice.
77 citations,
July 2013 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” Menopause reduces skin collagen and elasticity, and while estrogen therapy can help, its risks require careful consideration.
August 2023 in “Journal of Student Research” Human hair keratin mixed with rubber slightly improves its strength and biodegradability.
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41 citations,
November 2020 in “Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces” Different hair protein amounts change the strength of keratin/chitosan gels, useful for making predictable tissue engineering materials.
7 citations,
March 2014 in “ISRN Biomaterials” Keratin hydrogel from human hair helps rats recover better from spinal cord injuries.
November 2023 in “ACS Applied Polymer Materials” The new method extracts keratin from hair faster and better, and the resulting product improves blood clotting and wound healing, with potential for personalized treatments.
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.
14 citations,
September 1954 in “Textile Research Journal” Hair absorbs different substances from solutions based on pH levels.
20 citations,
September 2018 in “Journal of colloid and interface science” Modified keratin binds better to hair, especially bleached hair.
12 citations,
October 2018 in “Biotechnology reports” Recombinant keratin K31 makes damaged hair thicker, stronger, and straighter.
29 citations,
October 2017 in “Journal of proteomics” The research found specific proteins that affect fiber characteristics and hair growth in sheep and goats.
7 citations,
October 2020 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Different sizes of keratin peptides can strengthen hair, with smaller ones possibly increasing volume and larger ones repairing damage.
1 citations,
January 2017 in “PubMed” All five hair fiber products improved appearance but didn't stick to completely bald areas.
68 citations,
February 2011 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” Keratin films from human hair can potentially replace human nail plates for drug testing.