179 citations
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April 2012 in “Nature Communications” Regenerated fully functional hair follicles using stem cells, with potential for hair regrowth therapy.
57 citations
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November 1987 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Children's hair grows in different types from before birth through puberty, with growth rates and characteristics varying by age, sex, and race.
36 citations
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August 2018 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair disorders without pulling out hair.
21 citations
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January 2005 in “Skinmed” Hair and nails are similar keratin structures with different shapes and growth, affected by the same diseases and environmental factors.
8 citations
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August 2013 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome is found in black-haired Indian children and is often missed, especially in boys.
6 citations
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May 2011 in “Pharmacognosy Journal” Many products for hair re-growth exist, but a perfect treatment without side effects has not yet been found.
4 citations
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August 2023 in “Nature Communications” Mouse zigzag hair bends form due to a 3-day cycle of changes in hair progenitors and their environment.
3 citations
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October 2007 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Hair ages due to various factors and treatments like minoxidil and finasteride can help, but more research and better public awareness are needed.
1 citations
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July 2023 in “Cureus” A rare hair disorder with multiple hairs from one follicle was found on a patient's abdomen.
June 2024 in “Al- Anbar Medical Journal” Acute telogen effluvium can be resolved by addressing causes, but chronic telogen effluvium is harder to treat.
February 2024 in “International Journal of Health and Pharmaceutical” Black rice extract ointment significantly promotes hair growth in Wistar rats.
February 2022 in “International journal of research in dermatology” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of hair shaft disorders require understanding their unique causes and avoiding hair-damaging practices.
April 2003 in “Experimental Dermatology” The workshop highlighted the genetic links and psychological impacts of hair loss and skin disorders.
15 citations
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July 2016 in “Biochemical Journal” Wnt proteins from certain skin cells are crucial for normal hair growth and renewal.
1 citations
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December 2018 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Human hair shows promise for non-invasive medical testing, but more research is needed to standardize its use.
52 citations
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October 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” The document concludes that mouse models are crucial for studying hair biology and that all mutant mice may have hair growth abnormalities that require detailed analysis to identify.
November 2023 in “Food science of animal resources” Lactilactobacillus curvatus LB-P9 taken orally helps hair regrow faster and thicker in mice.
7 citations
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May 2014 in “Clinical practice” Cooling the scalp may prevent hair loss from chemotherapy, hair often grows back after treatment, and nail issues usually improve after stopping the drug.
521 citations
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January 1954 in “Physiological Reviews” Hair growth is cyclic and influenced mainly by local factors.
10 citations
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January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hair growth is influenced by hormones and goes through different phases; androgens can both promote and inhibit hair growth depending on the body area.
162 citations
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August 2002 in “Survey of Ophthalmology” Latanoprost can make eyelashes longer, thicker, and darker.
25 citations
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September 2018 in “Molecular Biology of the Cell” Blocking Wnt/β-catenin signaling with EGF receptor is necessary for proper hair growth.
277 citations
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June 2003 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” Epithelial-mesenchymal interactions control hair growth cycles through specific molecular signals.
176 citations
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January 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Bone Morphogenetic Proteins (BMPs) help control skin health, hair growth, and color, and could potentially be used to treat skin and hair disorders.
95 citations
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July 2010 in “Genes & development” Notch/CSL signaling controls hair follicle differentiation through Wnt5a and FoxN1.
46 citations
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December 2010 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Disrupting Acvr1b in mice causes severe hair loss and thicker skin.
45 citations
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May 2003 in “Journal of Cell Science” α3β1-integrin is crucial for maintaining normal hair follicle shape and function but not needed for the development of the surrounding skin.
41 citations
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October 2008 in “The American journal of pathology” Blocking a specific protein signal can make hair grow on mouse nipples.
24 citations
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December 2014 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” Eclipta alba extract helps increase hair growth and decrease hair loss-related protein in mice.
22 citations
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December 2013 in “Molecular biology of the cell” ILK is essential for proper hair follicle development and structure.