August 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Key pathways like WNT, EGF, FGF, SHH, and BMP regulate poultry feather growth, with BMP inhibiting it.
34 citations
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December 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Improper use of ceramic flat irons can cause severe hair damage.
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June 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The hairless gene mutation causes baldness by disrupting hair follicle structure.
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October 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PPAR-γ agonists like pioglitazone may help manage lichen planopilaris but don't fully reverse scarring.
81 citations
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March 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the DSG4 gene cause specific hair and scalp issues.
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August 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Overexpressing the MSX-2 gene in mice causes skin and hair growth issues.
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May 2021 in “Nature Communications” High proliferation and cell delamination drive early skin development, while later stages may not rely on cell division orientation.
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February 2016 in “Dermatology and therapy” t-Flavanone helps improve male pattern hair loss by making hair roots stronger.
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December 2017 in “Journal of biomaterials science. Polymer ed.” Human hair protein extracts can protect skin cells from oxidative stress.
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May 2016 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” Aspergillus niger culture creates two finasteride derivatives with enzyme-inhibiting effects.
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December 2011 Marine-derived ingredients show potential for hair health but need more human trials to confirm effectiveness.
January 2017 in “Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology” Cosmetic procedures can harm hair, but damage can be minimized with knowledge and care; however, once hair is damaged, it cannot be reliably repaired.
May 2026 in “Iconic Research and Engineering Journals” Polyherbal hair oils effectively promote hair growth and scalp health.
June 2017 in “University of the Arts London Research Online (University of the Arts London)” Polymers help reduce damage and improve bleached hair when used during or after bleaching.
200 citations
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November 1997 in “Planta” Calcium affects where root hairs grow, but other unknown factors determine their growth direction.
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January 2008 in “Cold Spring Harbor Symposia on Quantitative Biology” Skin stem cells help maintain skin health, grow hair, and heal wounds.
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June 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Beard and scalp hair cells have different gene expressions, which may affect beard growth characteristics.
27 citations
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July 2017 in “Scientific Reports” N-WASP is essential for healthy skin and preventing inflammation.
22 citations
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October 2011 in “Bone” Androgens affect bone and fat cell development differently based on the cells' embryonic origin.
15 citations
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February 2015 in “Cell & tissue research/Cell and tissue research” P-cadherin is important for hair growth and health, and its problems can cause hair and skin disorders.
14 citations
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July 2016 in “Anatomical Science International” The study suggests that the arrector pili muscle is important for hair health and its damage might contribute to hair loss.
4 citations
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October 2017 in “Advances in tissue engineering & regenerative medicine” Researchers created a potential skin substitute using a biodegradable mat that supports skin cell growth and layer formation.
January 2018 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” The conclusion is that the nuclear lamina and LINC complex in skin cells respond to mechanical signals, affecting gene expression and cell differentiation, which is important for skin health and can impact skin diseases.
April 2025 in “Journal of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology” NM2 and RLC phosphorylation are essential for normal inner ear hair cell function.
November 2025 in “Stem Cell Reviews and Reports” The error in figures didn't affect the study's results or conclusions.
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February 2018 in “Nature Reviews Genetics” Stem cell plasticity is crucial for wound healing but can also contribute to cancer development.
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December 2004 in “Differentiation” The study identified and characterized new keratin genes linked to hair follicles and epithelial tissues.
40 citations
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May 2016 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Changes in keratin make hair follicles stiffer.
32 citations
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May 2018 in “Cell Cycle” Melatonin helps Cashmere goats grow more hair by affecting certain genes and cell pathways.
27 citations
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April 2011 in “Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica” DHT deficiency can disrupt cell connections in rat testes, possibly affecting fertility.