6 citations,
January 2000 in “Dermatology” A girl's severely tangled hair couldn't be fixed and had to be cut due to a rare condition called plica neuropathica.
6 citations,
April 1996 in “Journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry/The journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry” TGF-alpha is present in sheep and ferret skin and may affect hair growth without directly stimulating cell proliferation.
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September 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Using special RNA to target a mutant gene fixed hair problems in mice.
6 citations,
March 1999 in “Journal of pediatric health care” The document emphasizes the need for primary care providers to understand and care for African American children's hair and skin to boost their self-esteem.
5 citations,
October 2011 in “Small ruminant research” Goat hair growth and follicle activity change with the seasons and differ between males and females.
5 citations,
April 2005 in “Journal of applied polymer science” PEI diffuses into hair at a constant rate, and urea speeds up this process.
5 citations,
October 2008 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Doctors need to understand statistics to properly evaluate clinical trials for patient care.
4 citations,
April 2019 in “Cosmetics” Hair stiffness is higher when it has more para-like cortical cells.
4 citations,
August 2014 in “Journal of molecular structure” Chemical treatments on bleached black hair change its internal structure by breaking and reforming bonds, and treatments with hydrolyzed eggwhite protein help repair it.
4 citations,
February 1996 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal” Finasteride linked to skin inflammation.
4 citations,
August 2016 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Using cetirizine on the skin and taking vitamin D can help increase hair growth in children with hair loss from ectodermal dysplasia.
3 citations,
July 2012 in “Sokoto Journal of Veterinary Sciences” As sheep age, their hair fibers and follicles grow larger and more organized, with no significant differences between males and females.
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January 1985 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Zinc sulphate solution was not effective in reducing the number, duration, or severity of recurrent herpes simplex infections.
3 citations,
September 1980 in “Experientia” Dobutamine does not mimic dopamine at therapeutic doses but may at very high concentrations; microfilaments, not microtubules, are important for wound healing in Xenopus embryos.
3 citations,
April 2012 in “Bioinformation” Two specific SNPs in the TRPS1 gene cause excessive hair growth by altering the protein's structure.
2 citations,
September 2020 in “Biomedical materials” Recombinant keratin materials may better promote skin cell differentiation than natural keratin.
2 citations,
December 2019 in “Textile Research Journal” L-cysteine and ultrasound successfully improved rabbit hair fibers for industrial use.
2 citations,
January 2019 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” A 66-year-old woman's thick scalp and hair loss were confirmed as lipedematous alopecia, a rare condition possibly influenced by genetics, with no effective treatment known.
2 citations,
March 2005 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Human hair structure varies by ethnicity, and certain treatments can improve hair condition and appearance.
1 citations,
April 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Goat skin changes with the seasons due to genes affected by daylight and hormones.
1 citations,
June 2019 in “Journal of Biological and Scientific Opinion” PPD in mehendi can cause serious health problems and needs regulation.
1 citations,
May 2019 in “British journal of health care management/British journal of healthcare management” Choose cost-effective emollients for dry skin conditions and prescribe appropriate amounts.
1 citations,
October 2017 in “Animal science journal” Cyclophosphamide effectively induces cashmere shedding in goats without affecting their overall health.
1 citations,
January 2016 in “Asian-Australasian journal of animal sciences” The protein Gnαs is found more in black mice than white mice and may influence their coat color.
1 citations,
January 2014 in “Health Renaissance” Pseudopelade of Brocq is hard to diagnose and treat, with limited effective options.
1 citations,
March 2005 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Twisting hair weakens it, but strength can be recovered at low twist levels.
1 citations,
December 2018 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Human hair shows promise for non-invasive medical testing, but more research is needed to standardize its use.
1 citations,
November 2014 The document explains hair and nail biology, common hair loss conditions and treatments, oral and genital skin diseases, and the risks and treatments associated with squamous cell carcinoma.
1 citations,
October 2012 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A Korean girl developed kinky hair without known cause or effective treatment.
January 2025 in “Cellular and Molecular Biology” The PIP5K1A gene helps cashmere growth in goats by promoting cell proliferation, and melatonin boosts its expression.