7 citations,
June 2022 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” Researchers found genes linked to hair growth cycles in Inner Mongolia cashmere goats, which could help understand and treat hair loss.
May 2014 in “JAMA Dermatology” Mother and son diagnosed with a rare genetic hair loss condition with no effective treatment.
11 citations,
June 2017 in “Asian-Australasian journal of animal sciences” Fox genes are important for hair growth and development in cashmere goats.
1 citations,
February 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Melatonin improves cashmere goat hair quality by increasing follicles and reducing skin aging.
9 citations,
July 2020 in “Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition” Melatonin given to pregnant rabbits improved their babies' fur quality.
8 citations,
August 2020 in “Domestic Animal Endocrinology” Melatonin improved cashmere production in goats during the first cycle but had no lasting effects on the next cycle.
August 2019 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Certain long non-coding RNAs in cashmere goats affect hair growth when treated with a specific growth factor.
November 2009 in “Companion Animal” The document suggests that Alopecia X in dogs is mainly a cosmetic issue and might be better left untreated.
10 citations,
January 2014 in “Genetics and Molecular Research” Liaoning Cashmere goat hair follicles show synchronized growth patterns with lowest activity in May.
April 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” 16-MHA can restore the barrier and moisture of damaged hair, making it similar to undamaged hair.
November 2024 in “Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part D Genomics and Proteomics” Exosomes help hair follicle development in cashmere goats.
3 citations,
March 2019 in “Tekstil Ve Konfeksiyon” Anatolian native goat down-hair is similar to cashmere and can be used for high-quality textiles.
21 citations,
January 2002 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Finasteride affects hair growth by changing caspase and XIAP levels, potentially treating hair diseases.
660 citations,
December 2011 in “Cell” Different hair follicles in the skin are innervated by unique combinations of mechanosensory neurons, crucial for touch sensation.
4 citations,
January 2011 in “Der Pharmacia Lettre” Hibiscus flower extract slowed down hair growth in rats.
2 citations,
June 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Female pattern hair loss involves thinning hair on crown and frontal scalp, diagnosed by hair ratio, and treated with minoxidil, antiandrogens, or hair transplantation.
The research identified key molecules that help hair matrix and dermal papilla cells communicate and influence hair growth in cashmere goats.
16 citations,
April 2017 in “ACM Transactions on Graphics” Light scatters differently from elliptical hair fibers than from circular ones, and a new model better predicts this behavior, especially for shiny highlights.
November 2011 in “Advanced Materials Research” Adding 1% hair fibers to brake materials improves friction and wear, making them more effective.
3 citations,
November 2021 in “Frontiers in Genetics” Certain genes are linked to the quality of cashmere in goats.
3 citations,
September 2022 in “Frontiers in veterinary science” Melatonin affects cashmere growth in goats by influencing stem cell and certain signaling pathways.
18 citations,
January 2017 in “PloS one” Certain genes and pathways are crucial for high-quality brush hair in Yangtze River Delta White Goats.
75 citations,
September 2015 in “Acta biomaterialia” Alkylation of human hair keratin allows for adjustable drug release rates in hydrogels for medical use.
12 citations,
September 2018 in “Naturwissenschaften” Melatonin treatment increases a specific RNA in goat cells that boosts cashmere growth.
30 citations,
March 2017 in “ACS biomaterials science & engineering” Hair follicles are valuable for regenerative medicine and wound healing.
Hair proteins in preschool children and their mothers could indicate developmental changes and health status.
January 2024 in “Animals” SP1 promotes and KROX20 inhibits hair cell growth by affecting the CUX1 gene.
61 citations,
April 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Caucasian women's hair appears thickest in their 20s, with perceived thinning after mid-30s due to both decreasing density and diameter.
2 citations,
July 2023 in “Cosmetics” Surfactants in shampoos and conditioners remove some but not all lipids from hair, and more research is needed to understand their full impact.
19 citations,
May 2011 in “Dermatologic Therapy” The document suggests using hairpieces, wigs, and safe cosmetic techniques to hide hair loss from alopecia areata.