March 2023 in “Asian journal of beauty & cosmetology” This study found that applying a keratin solution improved tensile strength, reduced absorbance, and increased gloss in damaged hair compared to untreated hair.
September 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that overexpressing Rps14 in supporting cells promoted hair cell regeneration in the organ of Corti by facilitating cell proliferation and differentiation.
July 2022 in “Bőrgyógyászati és Venerológiai Szemle” This review discusses recent advancements in mobile technology and artificial intelligence for dermatology, offering an overview of their current applications but reports no new clinical findings.
May 2022 in “Indian Journal of Animal Research” This study found that melatonin receptor genes play a key regulatory role in the development of goose skin feather follicles during embryonic development.
This study demonstrated that cryogelation of human hair keratin allows the development of 3D scaffolds with tunable properties, supporting cell adhesion and proliferation for potential biomedical applications.
This genetic study identified a potential interval for the Marie Unna hypotrichosis gene but found no mutations in the nearby hr gene, suggesting its involvement remains unconfirmed.
August 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that BEO inhibited cell proliferation and inflammatory mediator release in a human keratinocyte acne model and reduced acne lesion severity in a rabbit model, suggesting its potential as a natural alternative to conventional acne treatments.
This thesis examines the medicalization of the male and female body from the 19th century to the present, highlighting how biomedicine has shaped norms around health and illness.
January 2011 in “Web journal anti-aging medicine/Anti-aging medicine” In this study, kamishoyosangoshimotsuto extract improved skin moisture, texture, and brightness, as well as hair thickness and strength in women with skin and scalp hair problems over 24 weeks.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” The document concludes that various treatments for skin conditions are effective, but some require further research, and certain factors like gender and lifestyle can influence disease outcomes.
This dissertation reported that the loss of Ovol2 impairs hair follicle regeneration and wound repair in mice, highlighting its role in regulating directional migration of epithelial cells.
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December 2011 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study reported that a three-dimensional hydrogel culture system supports the growth and maintenance of distinct dermal papilla cell types, crucial for skin reconstitution assays in neonatal mice.
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May 2015 in “Addiction Biology” This study found that early life stress significantly affects hedonic sensitivity to high-palatable food by altering gonadal hormones in prenatally-stressed male and female rats, with sex-dependent changes in reward-related behaviors and neurochemistry.
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December 2020 in “Notulae botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca” This study found that arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus inoculation and shading improved tea seedlings' growth, nutrient absorption, and stress resistance by enhancing root biomass and regulating phytohormone levels and gene expression.
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August 2017 in “Semiotica” This paper explores how the immunological responses of breast cancer patients are transformed into an economic process by commoditizing treatment-related needs, documenting this journey through an ethnographic study with a breast cancer charity.
August 2026 in “Asclepius International Journal of Scientific Health Science” In this systematic review, dutasteride may be more effective than finasteride for hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia, but the comparative magnitude of this effect is highly uncertain.
February 2022 in “Programa de Iniciação Científica - PIC/UniCEUB” This study compared the effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma and 5% topical minoxidil for androgenetic alopecia in men but did not report conclusive clinical results, relying on patient self-assessments.
December 2025 in “Revista fisio&terapia.” This study found that androgenetic alopecia treatments, especially dutasteride, are associated with a small increased risk of adverse events like sexual dysfunction and dermatologic reactions.
January 2025 in “AAPS PharmSciTech” Transethosomes improve drug delivery through the skin and show promise for treating various conditions.
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July 1994 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that the twisted hair shafts characteristic of pili torti may result from uneven outer root sheath cell development, leading to irregular hair shaft modeling and twisting.
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December 2021 in “Revista Extensão & Cidadania/Revista Extensão e Cidadania” This study identified recurrent dry cough, wheezing, and respiratory discomfort as key symptoms valued in early asthma diagnosis among children aged 5 to 12.
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August 2011 in “PubMed” This study found that selected polymeric pretreatments on hair can significantly reduce breakage and protect against thermal damage from hot flat irons by maintaining cuticle integrity and moisture.
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August 2013 in “Chinese Medical Journal” This study found that a mutation in the seventh exon of the KRT86 gene plays a major role in the pathogenesis of monilethrix in a Chinese family.
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January 2017 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” This study found that while hair washed with hard water had higher magnesium deposits, it did not show significant structural surface changes compared to hair washed with soft water.
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December 2022 in “BMC Plant Biology” This study suggests that the floral secretions of Brasiliorchis schunkeana may attract Diptera as potential pollinators, but field observations are needed to confirm this pollination syndrome.
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Food Properties” This study observed that a peptide showed higher antioxidant and metal ion chelation activity compared to its encapsulated version cross-linked in calcium alginate beads.
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February 2015 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study tested five different brands of hair building fibers, examining their electrostatic and dielectric properties as well as analyzing their fiber structure with scanning electron microscopy.
This study found that human hair exhibits significant deformation in its intermediate filaments under strain, with recovery taking about 1000 minutes, suggesting a self-healing period post-mechanical stress. Additionally, cuticle scales deform much less than the cortex, and the Poisson ratio aligns with soft matter properties.
October 2021 in “Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (Universidade de São Paulo)” This study found that applying a cosmetic active ingredient improved the Young's modulus of chemically damaged human hair fibers, suggesting enhanced mechanical properties compared to untreated fibers.
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November 2023 in “Polymer International” This study found that integrating graphene oxide into a biodegradable composite made from discarded hair keratin enhanced its structural properties, biodegradability, and gas barrier performance, indicating potential use as an eco-friendly packaging material.