April 2024 in “Advances in Redox Research” Human hair strength and health are linked to sulfur compounds that can be reduced by stress but improved with sulfur supplements.
12 citations,
February 1998 in “Gene” The B2 genes are crucial for hair growth in rats.
24 citations,
February 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Two new proteins, hKAP1.6 and hKAP1.7, are found in the hair follicle cortex.
January 1974 in “Nippon Nōgei Kagakukaishi/Nihon Nougei Kagakkaishi” Applying L-methionine and L-serine to the skin promotes the most hair growth.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Infectious Diseases” A girl with head lice was successfully treated with sulfur ointment and hair shaving.
191 citations,
November 1959 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Hair and wool have complex microscopic structures with microfibrils and varying cystine content.
18 citations,
December 2010 in “Journal of analytical atomic spectrometry” A new method accurately measures lead levels in hair to assess exposure.
13 citations,
March 2010 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Hair coloring increases copper and calcium uptake, damaging hair and reducing shine.
4 citations,
February 2007 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The study suggests silicon might be important for healthy hair, as less silicon was found in people with hair loss.
4 citations,
January 2020 in “Frontiers in Physiology” Good feather growth in poultry needs the right balance of proteins, amino acids, minerals, and vitamins.
3 citations,
January 2021 in “Veterinary dermatology” A litter of cats had a hair condition similar to a mouse mutation, leading to hair loss and abnormal hair and skin.
2 citations,
January 1986 in “PubMed” PIXE is an effective method to analyze hair's elemental composition.
April 2024 in “Veterinary Science and Medicine Journal” Proper treatment and sanitation can cure and prevent scabiosis in domestic cats.
January 2024 in “Veterinary Science and Medicine Journal” Ivermectin and pyrantel pamoate effectively treated the cat's conditions, and restricting activity prevents reinfection.
January 2024 in “Veterinary Science and Medicine Journal” The Pomeranian recovered well after treatment for pneumonia and demodecosis.
January 2024 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan” Oreo the dog got better from skin and worm infections after treatment and cleaner living conditions.
November 2023 in “Veterinary Science and Medicine Journal” A mixed breed dog's skin condition improved with combined therapy and supportive care.
October 2023 in “Veterinary Science and Medicine Journal” The cat's ear and skin issues improved significantly after 10 days of treatment.
28 citations,
October 1985 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” Researchers isolated and identified structural components of human hair follicles, providing a model for studying hair formation.
11 citations,
September 1996 in “Journal of applied polymer science” Potassium cyanide treatment changes hair's disulfide bonds, making it more elastic.
July 2020 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” The study found that minor protein differences between curved and straight Japanese hair are unlikely to significantly affect hair structure.
January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Dermatophycosis is a treatable fungal skin infection spread by contact with infected animals.
67 citations,
December 1990 in “The journal of cell biology/The Journal of cell biology” Researchers found genes for cysteine-rich proteins that form the protective layer of hair in humans and sheep.
May 2024 in “Biochemical pharmacology” Blocking CISD1 reduces hearing loss from cisplatin in mice.
58 citations,
November 2004 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The Foxn1 gene is essential for normal nail and hair development.
6 citations,
January 2006 in “Journal of dermatological science” Runx1 helps control the KAP5 gene in human hair follicles.
Researchers made new compounds that could potentially be developed into anticancer drugs.
12 citations,
October 1996 in “Dermatologic clinics” Advances in genetics may lead to targeted treatments for hair disorders.
10 citations,
October 2001 in “PubMed” The conclusion is that substances can penetrate hair fibers through multiple pathways, including both the cell membrane complex and the non-keratinous parts.
6 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association” A 7-year-old dog with a rare autoimmune disease was euthanized due to severe anemia and poor prognosis.