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November 2010 in “Journal of morphology” Antler velvet hair and body hair of red deer have different structures that help with protection and insulation.
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September 2011 in “Archives of dermatology” A patient with steroid sulfatase deficiency had a unique hair pattern and a brain malformation not previously linked to the condition.
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January 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” Topical antiandrogens might treat skin issues like hair growth, balding, and acne, but finding effective treatments without side effects is challenging.
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May 2019 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” BMP4-related anomalies can cause a wide range of eye, brain, and hand/foot problems, and new cases show this variability.
September 2014 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that breast pain should be managed with personalized treatment, starting with non-drug methods and progressing to medication if necessary, while considering side effects and patient needs.
January 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Propylthiouracil, a thyroid medication, can cause skin blood clots and immune-related blood vessel inflammation.
January 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Post-steroid panniculitis is now rare because doctors taper steroids more carefully.
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July 2010 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” Recognizing racial differences in anatomy helps make hair transplants safer.
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November 2010 in “Rheumatic Diseases Clinics of North America” Pregnancy can cause symptoms similar to rheumatic diseases, making diagnosis difficult, and affects various body systems, requiring careful distinction between normal changes and serious conditions.
October 2017 in “The American journal of gastroenterology” Three patients suffered severe health issues due to not getting enough vitamins and minerals after weight-loss surgery.
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July 2003 in “ACM Transactions on Graphics” Researchers developed a new model for more realistic computer graphics rendering of hair by considering how light scatters on hair fibers.
Researchers developed a new model for more realistic computer graphics of hair by considering how light scatters on hair fibers.
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April 2008 in “Organogenesis” Wnt signaling is crucial for skin and hair development and its disruption can cause skin tumors.
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September 2008 in “Dermatologic therapy” The conclusion is that the best initial treatment for hirsutism is usually oral contraceptives, with the addition of antiandrogens or insulin sensitizers if needed, and topical eflornithine or laser treatments as supplementary options.
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July 2006 in “Veterinary dermatology” CD34 marks potential stem cells in dog hair follicles.
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July 2004 in “Journal of morphology” Monotreme hair structure and protein distribution are similar to other mammals, but their inner root sheath cornifies differently, suggesting a unique evolution from reptile skin.
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January 1989 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” Wool and hair fibers absorb moisture similarly due to their keratin structure, with the amount of non-crystalline areas affecting the moisture uptake.
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January 2020 in “Frontiers in Physiology” Good feather growth in poultry needs the right balance of proteins, amino acids, minerals, and vitamins.
April 2026 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” Melanocyte stem cells in hair follicles are key to understanding and potentially preventing hair graying.
January 2022 in “Revista Dermatológica Centro Uraga” Herpes zoster can occur with COVID-19 even in healthy individuals.
August 2020 in “Textile research journal” The model helps understand how wool fiber structure affects its strength and flexibility.
January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” The conclusion is that grasping how cells determine their roles through evolution is key, with expected progress from new research models and genome editing.
January 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” The conclusion is that understanding how patterns form in biology is crucial for advancing research and medical science.
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May 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” Young HS patients often have other physical and mental health issues, and research on HS covers a wide range of topics including genetics, triggers, treatments, and the need for more data.
November 2025 in “Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology” Endoscopic-assisted surgery leads to higher patient satisfaction in breast reconstruction.
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September 2020 in “Journal of neurophysiology” Young adults have about 230,000 tactile nerve fibers, decreasing 5-8% per decade with age.
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February 2019 in “PLoS Biology” Feather patterns in birds are shaped by signaling interactions and cell movements, with EDA/EDAR crucial for pattern formation.
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November 2012 in “Stem cells” MicroRNA-302 helps improve the conversion of body cells into stem cells by blocking NR2F2.
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June 2017 in “Developmental Biology” Mice can correct hair follicle orientation without certain genes, but proper overall alignment needs those genes.