33 citations
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September 2012 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Chemotherapy can cause hair changes similar to alopecia areata, which might lead to misdiagnosis.
31 citations
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November 2016 in “Cell Reports” Touch sensitivity in mouse skin decreases during hair growth due to changes in touch receptors.
19 citations
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April 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The research identified genes and pathways important for sheep wool growth and shedding.
17 citations
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August 2018 in “BMC Genomics” The HOXC13 gene affects different hair proteins in cashmere goats in varied ways and is controlled by a feedback loop and other factors.
7 citations
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August 2020 in “Animal biotechnology” A specific RNA in cashmere goats helps improve hair growth by interacting with certain molecules.
4 citations
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March 2013 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Melanin absorbing light is necessary but not enough for effective hair removal by light treatment.
3 citations
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February 2013 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” A 6-year-old boy developed excessive hair growth after taking diazoxide for low blood sugar.
KRTAP6 genes affect wool quality in sheep.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Ovol2 is essential for normal skin and hair regeneration.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair follicle cells change their DNA packaging during growth cycles and when grown in the lab.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Exosomes from certain stem cells can fight hair loss by promoting hair growth and maintaining the growth phase of hair.
401 citations
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January 2013 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” The paper concludes that understanding melanocyte development can help in insights into skin diseases and melanoma diversity.
146 citations
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January 2004 in “Hormones” Human skin acts like a hormone-producing organ, making and managing various hormones important for skin and hair health.
54 citations
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July 1967 in “Science” Decomposed tritiated thymidine is less accurate for DNA tracing, and hair changes can indicate malnutrition.
49 citations
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July 2000 in “Journal of Histochemistry & Cytochemistry” POMC-derived peptides are important for skin functions like immune response and stress management.
38 citations
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September 1997 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A mutation in mice causes hair loss and skin issues due to a defect in a gene affecting cell adhesion.
36 citations
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January 2021 in “Scientific Reports” Key genes and pathways, including Wnt, NF-Kappa, and JAK-STAT, are crucial for starting Pashmina fiber growth in goats.
35 citations
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November 2010 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Dilated follicular infundibula and increased catagen/telogen follicles are key indicators for diagnosing alopecia areata.
20 citations
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November 1968 in “The Lancet” Potassium levels affect blood sugar and insulin during dialysis, and malnutrition changes children's hair roots.
13 citations
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February 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” The document concludes that recognizing specific histological features of different nonscarring alopecias is crucial for accurate diagnosis and understanding hair loss progression.
12 citations
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June 2006 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” The study found average numbers for different types of hair follicles in the scalp and observed differences between men and women, suggesting reasons for more common hair shedding in women.
12 citations
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February 1999 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil increased small openings in blood vessel walls near growing hair in rats.
9 citations
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June 2020 in “BMC Molecular and Cell Biology” Stress hormone CRF can cause hair loss by affecting hair growth cells and hormones.
7 citations
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August 2008 in “Immunogenetics” A gene mutation in mice causes increased mast cells and disorganized hair follicles in their skin.
6 citations
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January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” The skin has multiple layers and cells, serves as a protective barrier, helps regulate temperature, enables sensation, affects appearance, and is involved in vitamin D synthesis.
4 citations
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April 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” AGA causes hair loss through follicle miniaturization and hair cycle changes; regrowth depends on anagen initiation in kenogen follicles.
2 citations
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May 2021 in “Scientific Reports” Stress is likely causing hair loss in Formosan macaques.
1 citations
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August 2016 in “Pan Stanford Publishing Pte. Ltd. eBooks” Low-level light therapy can help with hair growth and preventing hair loss.
December 2024 in “Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi” Both treatments are safe and effective, but anthralin may work better for some patients.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Androgens reduce hair growth by affecting cell differentiation and blood vessel formation.