January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” New treatments for skin and hair repair show promise, but further improvements are needed.
June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair growth treatment results vary because each patient's platelets release different levels of growth factors.
May 2004 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Atopic dermatitis may have genetic causes and can be treated with pharmacologic methods, glycerin creams, and controlling Staphylococcus aureus colonization.
8 citations,
May 2008 in “Applied surface science” Mummy hair from the Taklamakan desert has calcium and phosphorus inside.
8 citations,
July 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Skin cells release substances important for healing and fighting infection, and understanding these could improve skin disorder treatments.
119 citations,
November 2016 in “American journal of human genetics” Mutations in three genes cause Uncombable Hair Syndrome, leading to frizzy hair that can't be combed flat.
99 citations,
May 1998 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Small proline-rich proteins and trichohyalin help make epithelial tissues tougher and more flexible.
13 citations,
April 2018 in “Scientific Reports” The genes KRT25 and SP6 affect curly hair in horses, with KRT25 also causing hair loss. If both genes are mutated, the horse gets curly hair and hair loss. KRT25 can hide the effect of SP6.
10 citations,
August 2021 in “EMBO Reports” The Bcl-2 protein is important for keeping hair follicle stem cells working and preventing hair loss.
7 citations,
March 2022 in “Frontiers in Genetics” The research found specific genes that may cause longer hair in Tianzhu White Yak.
2 citations,
May 2023 in “Journal of Advanced Research” Two mutations in KRT74 and EDAR genes cause sheep to have finer wool.
November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Skin cells and certain hair follicle areas produce hemoglobin, which may help protect against oxidative stress like UV damage.
September 2023 in “Animals” Genes linked to wool fineness in sheep have been identified.
5 citations,
February 2015 in “Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery” Two new types of eyelid cysts were identified, each with different treatment challenges.
May 2024 in “Indian journal of child health” A 7-year-old girl had a non-painful skin growth at her belly button, which was removed and identified as a keratinous cyst.
10 citations,
October 2001 in “PubMed” The conclusion is that substances can penetrate hair fibers through multiple pathways, including both the cell membrane complex and the non-keratinous parts.
August 1989 in “Proceedings ... annual meeting, Electron Microscopy Society of America/Proceedings, annual meeting, Electron Microscopy Society of America” The research provided a detailed view of the non-keratinous parts of human hair fibers.
13 citations,
December 2010 in “Archives of Dermatology” Minoxidil use can cause trichostasis spinulosa in long-term hair loss patients.
2 citations,
February 2009 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A man had rare skin tumors with bone formation and cholesterol deposits.
March 2022 in “Ophthalmology Journal” A woman's rare benign eyelid tumor was correctly identified through detailed tissue analysis.
January 2011 in “Reactions Weekly” Long-term use of minoxidil may cause hair follicles to transform into noticeable terminal hairs, leading to trichostasis spinulosa.
21 citations,
January 2005 in “Skinmed” Hair and nails are similar keratin structures with different shapes and growth, affected by the same diseases and environmental factors.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A rare case of a transplant patient developing a skin condition linked to HPV-49.
2 citations,
December 1994 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Polymer complexation makes hyaluronic acid stick to hair better, enhancing its moisturizing effects.
January 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” The document suggests that for better patient satisfaction in hair transplants, high-quality photos are needed, and using a narrow donor strip might lead to fewer grafts and dissatisfaction, but filling the scar with FUE grafts and using tranexamic acid can improve results.
14 citations,
January 2015 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Acitretin significantly reduced inflammatory attacks in a woman with Naevus Comedonicus Syndrome but caused side effects.
8 citations,
July 2014 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” A man's scalp condition was misidentified as hair loss dots but was actually a common follicular disorder.
5 citations,
January 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” A woman had 13 non-cancerous cysts on her scalp successfully removed in one surgery.
September 2014 in “Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE” OCT can effectively examine and reveal details about human hair and scalp conditions.
76 citations,
July 2006 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Imiquimod 5% cream reduced equine sarcoids in most cases.