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December 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that hair is complex, with a detailed growth cycle, structure, and clinical importance, affecting various scientific and medical fields.
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January 2010 in “The FASEB Journal” Prolactin affects the production of different keratins in human hair, which could lead to new treatments for skin and hair disorders.
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July 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Chemotherapy causes complex changes in hair follicle cells that can lead to hair loss.
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November 2018 in “Nutrients” Annurca apple extract may protect mouse hair from damage by chemotherapy and could help treat hair loss without promoting cancer growth.
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September 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” Activating ER-β, not ER-α, improves skin cell growth and wound healing.
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July 2015 in “Current opinion in pediatrics, with evaluated MEDLINE/Current opinion in pediatrics” New genes linked to ichthyosis were found, but there's still no cure; treatment options are improving.
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August 2015 in “PloS one” Keratin from hair binds well to gold and BMP-2, useful for bone repair.
16 citations,
February 2007 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Keratinocytes show more TGF-β system activity and collagen production as they age, which might affect wound scarring.
17 citations,
October 2003 in “Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research” The gene SDR5A1 is found in scalp hair of both hirsute and normal individuals, but it does not explain differences in hair growth.
68 citations,
April 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Trichohyalin-like proteins are essential for the development of skin structures like hair, nails, and feathers.
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November 2017 in “BMC Veterinary Research” Fusidic acid can be an effective topical treatment for superficial bacterial infections in dogs.
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February 2021 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” Hair follicle regeneration possible, more research needed.
11 citations,
August 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” The document concludes that using a person's own fat cells (SVF) can significantly increase hair thickness and density, suggesting it could be a promising treatment for hair loss.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Gypenosides from Gynostemma pentaphyllum were found to have anti-aging effects, increasing skin collagen and reducing wrinkles.
215 citations,
November 2000 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The system allows precise control of gene expression in mouse skin, useful for studying skin biology.
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December 2022 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Annurca apple extract improved hair growth in mice and could potentially prevent hair loss.
2 citations,
May 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Sebaceous glands can heal and regenerate after injury using their own stem cells and help from hair follicle cells.
51 citations,
July 2010 in “Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism” Prolactin may play a significant role in skin and hair health and could be a target for treating skin and hair disorders.
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October 2018 in “Nutrients” Annurca apple extract promotes hair growth by changing hair follicle metabolism to boost keratin production.
2 citations,
September 2020 in “Biomedical materials” Recombinant keratin materials may better promote skin cell differentiation than natural keratin.
July 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Maintaining anticoagulation is crucial for patients with antiphospholipid syndrome.
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February 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Body hairs can be used in forensic science and toxicology like scalp hair.
9 citations,
April 2020 in “Journal of dermatology” A person with a specific gene mutation had extra teeth, unique jaw and hair features not seen before in this condition.
September 2022 in “Cosmetics” Human hair can almost fully recover its structure within about 1,000 minutes after being stretched.
February 2024 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Curved hair can develop when hair cells merge abnormally during growth.
November 2023 in “Biomolecules” The research showed that Vitamin D and its receptor are important for healthy bones and normal hair and skin in rats.
27 citations,
September 1988 in “PubMed” Hair follicle shape determines hair type: curly, straight, or in-between.
50 citations,
November 2010 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Botox increased hair count in men with baldness and might work by improving scalp blood flow.