135 citations,
October 1997 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Trichohyalin is modified by enzymes to form strong structures in hair cells.
124 citations,
November 2000 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” PAD3 plays a key role in hair and skin protein structure and may be linked to skin diseases.
100 citations,
December 2002 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Researchers mapped and categorized specific keratin-associated protein genes on human chromosome 21q22.1.
91 citations,
December 2000 in “The journal of cell biology/The Journal of cell biology” Scientists successfully created mouse hair proteins in the lab, which are stable and similar to natural hair.
75 citations,
September 2007 in “Journal of Heredity” FGF5 gene mutations cause long hair in domestic cats.
55 citations,
August 2013 in “PloS one” Genetic differences between young and old Tan sheep explain why their fleece changes from curly to straight as they age.
42 citations,
June 1998 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” PAI-2 helps in the maturation and protection of hair and nail cells.
28 citations,
December 2015 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Prostasin has two roles in skin: one for normal skin development without needing activation, and another for proper hair growth that requires activation.
19 citations,
February 2023 in “Environmental and experimental botany” Jasmonic acid helps plants grow, defend against threats, and survive stressful conditions like drought and salt.
11 citations,
November 1998 in “Journal of dermatological science” Knocking out certain genes in mice helps understand skin and hair growth problems.
5 citations,
October 2021 in “BioMed Research International” Noncrosslinked hyaluronic acid helps human hair cells grow and could be a potential hair loss treatment.
2 citations,
October 2023 in “Biology” Cobalt is important for health but too much or too little can cause health problems, and its environmental buildup is a concern.
2 citations,
October 2021 in “JID innovations” Uterine leiomyomas don't significantly change gene expression in the scalp of people with Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia.
August 2024 in “Plant Signaling & Behavior” OsPRX83 helps rice survive stress by improving stress response and antioxidant activity.
May 2024 in “BMC veterinary research” Metabolites and diet affect hair growth cycles in cashmere goats.
September 2023 in “Animals” Genes linked to wool fineness in sheep have been identified.
6 citations,
June 2018 in “Journal of Stomatology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” Nanofat grafting is better for delicate areas and combining it with lipofilling might improve hair loss treatment.
1 citations,
January 1985 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The document recommends careful planning and techniques for successful punch hair grafting in hair restoration.
8 citations,
October 2005 in “Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America” The document concludes that successful management of eyebrow and forehead ptosis requires a thorough approach, considering anatomy, patient evaluation, and careful selection of surgical techniques.
6 citations,
September 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Chest hair can be used for scalp hair transplants when there's not enough scalp hair.
1 citations,
January 2019 in “The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds” Artificial dermal template treatment can stimulate complete skin and hair follicle regrowth.
2 citations,
November 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The authors' 10-year experience shows that a personalized approach to hair restoration surgery, using various techniques, leads to natural results and high patient satisfaction.
November 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Scalp reduction gives the most natural result for significant crown baldness, despite potential complications, and a systematic approach to surgical hair restoration results in few complications and high graft survival.
5 citations,
February 1997 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry” New compounds were made that effectively block a specific enzyme related to androgen conditions.
11 citations,
July 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair restoration surgery redistributes existing hair to achieve a natural look, with visible regrowth in 3-4 months and rare complications, mostly aesthetic.
3 citations,
February 2014 in “Atlas of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics” New facelift techniques lead to less scarring and faster recovery, with high patient satisfaction after 4 years.
37 citations,
January 1989 in “British Journal of Plastic Surgery” Leaving non-absorbable sutures in for 6 months reduces scar stretching and width.
2 citations,
January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Both sutures and staplers are equally effective for hair transplant donor area closure, but staplers are faster and easier to use.
28 citations,
November 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) can give great results and patient satisfaction when done carefully and by a skilled surgeon.
24 citations,
January 2015 in “Annals of Dermatology” Herbal extracts may help hair grow and could be an alternative to synthetic hair loss treatments.