42 citations,
February 2017 in “Scientific Reports” Researchers found a way to create cells from stem cells that act like human cells important for hair growth and could be used for hair regeneration treatments.
41 citations,
November 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Some hair loss disorders are caused by genetic mutations affecting hair growth.
36 citations,
November 2019 in “Molecular biology and evolution” Cysteine-rich keratins evolved independently in mammals, reptiles, and birds for hard skin structures like hair, claws, and feathers.
36 citations,
September 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” White hair grows thicker and faster than black hair due to higher activity of growth-related genes and proteins.
33 citations,
June 2016 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Some congenital hair disorders improve in childhood or with treatments like minoxidil and retinoids, while others like Netherton syndrome and trichothiodystrophy have a poor prognosis.
30 citations,
May 2016 in “Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy” New treatments targeting immune pathways show promise for severe hair loss but need more research for safety and effectiveness.
26 citations,
June 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Regenerative therapies show promise for treating vitiligo and alopecia areata.
26 citations,
December 2011 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New gene identification techniques have improved the understanding and classification of inherited hair disorders.
24 citations,
January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of hair loss in children is crucial due to limited treatment options and the condition's psychological impact.
22 citations,
April 2020 in “Scientific reports” Changthangi goats have specific genes that help produce Pashmina wool.
17 citations,
November 2017 in “Asian-Australasian journal of animal sciences” Certain gene mutations are linked to wool quality in sheep and could help in breeding for better wool.
17 citations,
February 2015 in “Cell Death and Disease” Inhibiting AP1 in mice skin causes structural changes and weakens the skin barrier.
12 citations,
September 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring alopecia areata treatment.
11 citations,
January 2015 in “Skin pharmacology and physiology” Eating collagen peptides may help with skin and hair growth.
11 citations,
September 2012 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A mutation in the KRT71 gene causes a hair disorder by disrupting hair follicle structure and texture.
9 citations,
February 2022 in “Nature communications” Rare changes in the KRT82 gene are linked to a higher risk of Alopecia Areata.
9 citations,
January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Scientists have found specific genes linked to different hair loss conditions, which could lead to new treatments.
8 citations,
June 2012 in “PloS one” Mutations in Plcd1 and Plcd3 together cause severe hair loss in mice.
7 citations,
June 2021 in “Amino acids” Human hair protein modifications could potentially indicate heart disease risk.
7 citations,
June 2017 in “Omics” The study developed a method to analyze ancient hair proteins using very small samples.
6 citations,
November 2021 in “Frontiers in immunology” STAT3 signaling is important for healthy skin and hair follicles, and its disruption can lead to skin conditions like atopic dermatitis.
6 citations,
July 2017 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” The Hairless gene is crucial for hair cell development, affecting whether skin cells become hair or skin and oil gland cells.
5 citations,
February 2019 in “PloS one” Bald thigh syndrome in sighthounds is caused by structural defects in hair shafts due to downregulated genes and proteins.
4 citations,
May 2021 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Light therapy reduces scalp inflammation, boosts hair regrowth with Minoxidil 2%.
4 citations,
December 2020 in “Mammalian genome” Harlequin mutant mice have hair loss due to low AIF protein levels and retroviral element activity.
4 citations,
September 2019 in “Biomedical Papers/Biomedical Papers of the Faculty of Medicine of Palacký University, Olomouc Czech Republic” CD2 might be a new treatment target for patchy alopecia areata.
2 citations,
April 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” MendelVar is a tool that helps identify important genes by combining GWAS data with Mendelian disease information.
1 citations,
September 2020 in “Cochrane library (CD-ROM)” The analysis aims to identify the most effective and safest treatments for alopecia areata.
1 citations,
September 2015 in “Clinics in Dermatology” The guide helps doctors diagnose hair problems by suggesting a thorough patient history, physical exams, and various diagnostic tools.
1 citations,
February 2013 in “InTech eBooks” Genetic mutations cause various hair diseases, and whole genome sequencing may reveal more about these conditions.