November 2025 in “BMC Genomics” Genetic differences in sheep affect wool type, with fat and immune genes influencing hair traits.
January 2025 in “BMC Genomics” Long non-coding RNAs help regulate wool fineness in Gansu alpine fine-wool sheep.
June 2023 in “Frontiers in Genetics” Genes related to calcium signaling and lipid metabolism are important for curly hair in Mangalitza pigs.
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July 2016 in “Cosmetics” Future hair cosmetics will be safer and more effective.
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June 2020 in “Genes” Lykoi cats' unique sparse hair is linked to specific genetic variants in the Hairless gene.
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April 2013 in “Journal of dermatological science” Hairless protein reduces Msx2 gene activity, affecting hair follicle development.
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November 2021 in “Biomedicines” Understanding how acne develops in different diseases could lead to new treatments.
January 2025 in “Kuwait Journal of Science” KRT71 gene variants may influence camel hair shape but don't fully explain it.
March 2023 in “International journal of trichology” Six genetic conditions are often linked to complete scalp hair loss in children.
February 2022 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Hair shaft disorders, often due to genetics or environment, lack specific treatments but can be managed with gentle hair care and may improve with age or topical treatments.
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February 2019 in “Zoology” Lustre mutant sheep have normal hair structure and proteins but differ in felting properties.
A genetic mutation in the EDA gene causes hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia in cats.
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September 2004 in “Experimental Dermatology” Desmosomal adhesion is essential for healthy skin structure and function.
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September 2020 in “Viruses” Drug repositioning offers a cost-effective, lower-risk way to treat diseases and pandemics like COVID-19.
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September 2015 in “Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases” Revertant cell therapy could be a future treatment for Ichthyosis with confetti.
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December 2024 in “Children” Thyroid disorders can cause skin issues in children, so early detection and screening are important.
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July 2009 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” A 66-year-old woman with skin lesions and other symptoms improved after treatment for porphyria cutanea tarda.
October 2025 in “Annals of Medicine and Surgery” Retinoids may improve hair growth in androgenic alopecia when used with other treatments.
December 2024 in “Research Journal of Topical and Cosmetic Sciences” Natural treatments for alopecia are gaining interest due to fewer side effects.
June 2024 in “American Journal of Biomedical Science & Research” TH07 effectively promotes hair regrowth in androgenic alopecia with high patient satisfaction and no major side effects.
February 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Hair loss in Androgenetic Alopecia is caused by genetics, aging, and lifestyle, leading to hair follicle shrinkage and related health risks.
January 2022 in “Indian journal of drugs in dermatology” Oral minoxidil helps with hair growth but needs more research to fully understand its effectiveness and safety.
June 2009 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” A woman was diagnosed with porphyria cutanea tarda and improved with phlebotomy and lifestyle changes.
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September 2009 in “Birth defects research” Different body areas in mice produce different hair types due to interactions between skin layers.
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July 2021 in “Genetics selection evolution” Researchers found genes and genetic variants linked to sheep wool and skin wrinkles.
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January 1999 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Polycystic ovaries and early male baldness are inherited traits.
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June 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A mutation in the SREBF1 gene causes both hereditary mucoepithelial dysplasia and IFAP syndrome, which are related conditions.