The white wax scale insect's genome shows that complete metamorphosis evolved earlier than thought and highlights differences in male and female development.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Squaric acid dibutylester helps hair growth by increasing certain immune cells in the skin.
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January 2021 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” Policosanol helps treat hair loss by balancing hormones and supporting hair growth.
Pseudofolliculitis causes painful bumps and dark spots from shaving, especially in people with curly hair, and can be treated by changing shaving habits and using specific topical treatments.
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April 1985 in “Canadian Journal of Zoology” Moose have unique interdigital glands with green hairs and larger glands during mating season.
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September 2018 in “Scientific Reports” The research found that a complex gene network, controlled by microRNAs, is important for hair growth in cashmere goats.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ILC1-like cells can cause alopecia areata by themselves.
May 2025 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” The Paxbp1 gene is crucial for healthy hair follicles.
April 2013 in “The FASEB journal” Platycarya strobilacea extract significantly improves hair growth and follicle health.
September 2017 in “World journal of Pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences” The polyherbal ointment made from plant extracts was safe and effectively promoted hair growth in rats.
January 2025 in “Animal Science Journal” Golden takin's hair structure is adapted to maintain body temperature in harsh winters.
June 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Acanthus ebracteatus extract may help prevent hair loss.
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May 2013 in “PubMed” A new hair loss treatment with two unique ingredients improved hair growth.
Cocor Bebek leaf extract may promote hair growth better than minoxidil at high concentrations.
May 2024 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” A rare bacterial infection of pubic hair can cause strong genital odor, but trimming hair and using clindamycin can quickly fix it.
Fenugreek gel significantly reduces split ends and improves hair health.
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December 2003 in “Veterinary dermatology” Some masked palm civets in Japan have a skin disease caused by mites.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Arrector pili muscle regulates hair follicle stem cells, DNA methylation needed for hair cycling, and Wnt/B-catenin signaling starts hair growth.
January 2025 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Ophthalmology” Pilomatrixoma is a rare, harmless tumor near the eyebrow in kids, best treated with surgery.
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January 1992 in “American Journal of Ophthalmology” 11 citations
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May 2021 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” Eclipta alba (Bhringraj) helps protect the liver and promotes hair growth.
October 2024 in “InnovAiT Education and inspiration for general practice” Hirsutism in women is often caused by hormonal imbalances and can be managed with treatments targeting the underlying cause.
February 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair loss in male pattern baldness is linked to changes in specific genes and proteins that affect hair growth and scalp health.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Allied Medical Sciences and Clinical Research” Eclipta prostrata is a medicinal herb with potential health benefits for various conditions and could be used in modern medicine.
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July 2022 in “Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture (PCTOC)” The study found that in Eclipta prostrata roots, coumestans come from acetate and shikimate pathways, and phenylpropanoid is made only through the shikimate pathway.
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Pseudopelade of Brocq is a unique hair loss condition, but its cause and development are still not fully understood.
August 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Periplaneta americana extract helps hair regrowth in mice with alopecia.
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January 2019 in “Annals of Dermatology” Bilobetin may help reduce acne by decreasing sebum production.
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May 2010 in “Ophthalmology” Bimatoprost gel makes eyelashes grow longer, but may cause side effects and should be monitored by an eye doctor.
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July 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Puerariae Lobatae Radix can reduce sebaceous gland size and secretion, potentially treating related skin conditions.