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January 2013 in “The scientific world journal/TheScientificWorldjournal” Human hair follicles may provide a noninvasive way to diagnose diseases and have potential in regenerative medicine.
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July 2012 in “Annals of biomedical engineering” Hair absorbs molecules differently based on their size, charge, and love for water, and less at higher pH; this can help make better hair products.
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August 2020 in “Genes” Different genes are active in dogs' hair growth and skin, similar to humans, which helps understand dog skin and hair diseases and can relate to human conditions.
6 citations,
June 2012 in “Physiology” The document concludes that more research is needed to understand airway repair and to improve tissue engineering for lung treatments.
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December 2011 in “Nature” The circadian clock in skin cells controls their growth and rest cycles.
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5 citations,
January 2021 in “Journal of Saudi Chemical Society” Watercress oil may promote hair growth by activating specific receptors.
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January 2018 in “Interdisciplinary sciences: computational life sciences” Accurate protein modeling can help develop new treatments for prostate cancer and other diseases.
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January 2016 in “Genetics and molecular research” Certain genetic variations in the A2M gene are linked to better milk quality in Murrah buffaloes.
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” The document provides a practical guide for diagnosing and treating various types of hair loss.
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May 2013 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” The author now believes tricholemmal carcinoma is a rare type of infundibular squamous cell carcinoma and more research is needed on these tumors.
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August 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Dentin sialoprotein and phosphophoryn are present in rodent hair follicles and may help hair growth and development.
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4 citations,
March 2018 in “Animal biotechnology” The LAMTOR3 gene is involved in cashmere goat hair growth and is affected by certain treatments and other genes.
4 citations,
November 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Certain polymers can stick to hair and increase volume, working best at a pH of 7 to 9.
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September 2013 in “Journal of biomolecular structure and dynamics/Journal of biomolecular structure & dynamics” Caribine from traditional Chinese medicine may help treat hair loss.
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June 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” HPV 60 may cause cysts and warts on the face, not just hands and feet.
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Afro-textured hair needs specialized care due to its unique genetic and structural properties.