14 citations,
April 2006 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Antiandrogen therapy helps treat genetic hair loss.
13 citations,
January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Most hirsutism patients had idiopathic hirsutism or PCOS, with hormonal imbalances and signs like acne and irregular periods.
13 citations,
April 2009 in “PLOS ONE” No clear link between androgen receptor variation and hair loss, but more research needed.
12 citations,
November 2017 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Mediterranean diet with fresh herbs and vegetables lowers male hair loss risk.
11 citations,
February 2019 in “Research and reports in forensic medical science” DNA phenotyping helps predict physical traits from DNA with varying accuracy and requires careful ethical and legal handling.
11 citations,
January 2017 in “Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity” Antroquinonol may help prevent skin depigmentation by suppressing certain immune cells.
11 citations,
June 2015 in “Scientific Reports” The mtDNA N haplogroup is linked to a higher risk of late-onset lupus and specific symptoms in Han Chinese women.
10 citations,
May 2020 in “Journal of proteome research” Explosions don't stop hair proteins from being used to identify people.
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August 2007 in “Journal of animal science/Journal of animal science ... and ASAS reference compendium” Sheep wool follicles absorb different amino acids at various rates and locations, which could affect wool growth based on diet and genetics.
8 citations,
October 2022 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Tofacitinib and ruxolitinib are effective and safe for treating various autoimmune skin and joint disorders.
8 citations,
March 2021 in “Medicina-lithuania” PRP treatment may promote hair growth and improve hair density in women with AGA, but more research is needed.
7 citations,
September 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Smoking increases early hair loss risk in men; quitting may help prevent it.
7 citations,
January 2019 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” Certain gene variations might be linked to severe acne in women but not in men.
6 citations,
May 2020 in “Scientific reports” Researchers identified genes and proteins that may influence wool thickness in sheep.
5 citations,
January 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Topical cetirizine 1% promotes hair growth in male androgenetic alopecia patients.
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September 2016 in “Security science and technology” DNA can predict physical traits like eye and hair color accurately, especially in Europeans, but predicting other traits and in diverse populations needs more research.
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4 citations,
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4 citations,
February 2015 in “Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis” A genetic variant in the androgen receptor gene increases heart disease risk in women but not in men.
4 citations,
December 2012 in “Human Biology” The most different genetic segment between Africans and East Asians is the EDA2R/AR region, with two main types influenced by population changes and natural selection, and linked to baldness.
4 citations,
July 2012 in “Genesis” The Megsin-Cre transgene is a new tool for genetic manipulation in the skin and upper digestive tract.
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December 2016 in “Journal of epidemiological research” Estrogen and androgenic hair increase melanoma risk, especially in European-ancestry individuals.
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3 citations,
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