In this study, researchers created a mouse model using CRISPR/Cas9 technology to investigate hypotrichosis simplex and woolly hair, finding that Krt71-knockout mice exhibited curly hair and developed complete hair shedding without immune deficiencies, mimicking conditions seen in humans and potentially aiding future hair disorder research.
January 2022 in “Mammalian Genome” This study found that the wavy coat trait in Nakano cataract mice is polygenic, involving major and minor genes, and resembles human curly scalp hair associated with the PRSS53 gene alteration.
66 citations
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May 2002 in “The Plant Journal” This study identified a mutant in Arabidopsis with shorter root hairs due to early growth cessation, implicating the IRE gene in regulating root hair growth duration.
November 2002 in “Hair transplant forum international” This announcement from the President of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery reports the formation and incorporation of the International Board of Hair Restoration Surgery, but offers no new research findings.
March 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the planning of the ISHRS 2016 World Congress of Hair Restoration Surgery and provides no new research findings.
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July 2000 in “Molecular and Cellular Biology” This study found that MK6a-deficient mice showed delayed reepithelialization after superficial wounding but not after full-thickness skin wounds, suggesting MK6a plays a role in activating follicular keratinocytes post-wounding.
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August 2001 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” This study found that while most mice lacking MK6a and MK6b genes died from tongue epithelium disintegration, about 25% survived and showed no hair or nail defects due to a newly discovered MK6hf gene.
March 2001 in “Hair transplant forum international” This meeting announcement reports no new research results; it describes the upcoming Annual Meeting of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery in 2001.
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July 2025 in “Analytical Chemistry” This study reported the development of a workflow that combines SIMS and X-ray elemental mapping techniques for multimodal imaging at the single cell level, successfully applied to visualize elements, metals, and lipids in porcine skin without loss or delocalization.
May 2003 in “Hair transplant forum international” This program description outlines the Fellowship Training Program's goal of developing Fellows' skills in performing safe and aesthetically sound hair restoration surgery, reporting no new research findings.
January 2024 in “Genetics in Medicine Open” This case study of a patient with a variant in the extracellular region of IL6ST suggests a potential expansion of the phenotypic spectrum for autosomal dominant hyper-IgE syndrome, warranting further investigation.
July 2006 in “Hair transplant forum international” This abstract mentions the XI International Congress of the ISHR in Bari but reports no new research findings.
3 citations
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January 2018 in “Food Science and Technology Research” This study found that 6-methylsulfinylhexyl isothiocyanate (6-MSITC) significantly promoted proliferation and upregulated specific mRNA levels in human dermal papilla cells, suggesting potential as a hair growth stimulant.
2 citations
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September 2022 in “Annals of Oncology” This study observed that MIRV improved gastrointestinal symptoms and other quality of life measures in patients with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer compared to chemotherapy.
May 2003 in “Hair transplant forum international” This abstract discusses an ISHRS event on hair transplantation but presents no new research findings.
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June 2017 in “Talanta” This review discusses the critical parameters for MALDI IMS sample preparation in skin analysis and highlights its applications in wound healing, neoplasia, and infection research, but reports no new clinical results.
10 citations
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January 1998 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses Dr. Jim Arnold's comprehensive report on the ISHRS meeting and acknowledges his efforts but provides no new research findings.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found variation in erythema induction across skin types, suggesting different SSR dose responses and highlighting a potential model for tailoring anti-inflammatory treatments.
May 2000 in “Hair transplant forum international” This piece discusses preparations and networking opportunities for the ISHRS 8th Annual Meeting, but it presents no new research findings.
February 2026 in “Small Ruminant Research” This study found that specific genetic variations in the IRF2BP2 gene influence fleece structure in sheep, with one variant completely determining coat type and another significantly modifying fiber characteristics, providing valuable insights for improving fleece quality through selective breeding.
7 citations
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May 2025 in “Journal of Biomedical Science” This study found that KRT6A expression increases after epidermal barrier disruption, worsening skin inflammation in disease conditions, and suggests that targeting KRT6A could offer a new treatment approach for inflammatory skin diseases linked to epidermal dysfunction.
May 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” This report announces that the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery received Accreditation with Commendation.
9 citations
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August 2011 in “The World Journal of Men s Health” This study concluded that administering 5-alpha reductase inhibitors before photoselective vaporization of the prostate increased hemoglobin change, lasing time, and energy required during the procedure compared to controls.
May 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” This notice announces the upcoming 22nd ISHRS Annual Scientific Meeting, highlighting it as a key event for hair restoration surgeons to learn about recent innovations; it reports no new results.
April 2006 in “Journal of the Islamic Medical Association of North America” This article describes a personal movie from 1969 documenting skull trephination surgery by Gusii tribal surgeons in Kenya, without presenting new clinical results.
5 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” This paper presents a new device for navigational surgery utilizing the fluorescent properties of Indocyanine Green, offering enhanced intra-operative imaging capabilities by identifying tissues with an infrared CMOS camera.
November 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the educational role of the ISHRS since its establishment in 1993, but reports no new research findings.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, the KPAI and KP-IGA scoring systems for assessing keratosis pilaris showed excellent interrater and intrarater reliability, offering standardized measures for clinical and research use.
75 citations
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October 1999 in “Differentiation” This study suggests that mouse keratin 6 isoforms, K6a and K6b, have overlapping but distinct expression profiles, differing notably in their expression in suprabasal cells and response to phorbol esters.
March 2010 in “Hair transplant forum international” This announcement promotes the upcoming 18th Annual Scientific Meeting of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery in Boston, providing no clinical or research results.