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January 2016 in “Development” Blocking β-catenin in skin cells improves hair growth during wound healing.
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March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia involves genetics, hormones, and can be treated with medications or surgery.
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October 2000 in “Allergo Journal” Stress may affect hair growth by influencing hair follicle development and could contribute to hair loss.
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January 2000 in “Dermatology” A girl's severely tangled hair couldn't be fixed and had to be cut due to a rare condition called plica neuropathica.
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June 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Heat transfer in hair is slower in groups of hair, increasing the risk of damage from high-temperature styling tools.
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October 2022 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Isolated patchy heterochromia with pili annulati can occur without other health issues.
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June 1938 in “New England journal of medicine/The New England journal of medicine” Hair analysis can offer clues about a person, but individual differences limit making precise identifications.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Environmental Sciences” Moullava spicata stem is a good natural antioxidant.
May 2023 in “Pharma innovation” Ringworm in cattle can be effectively treated with Povidone iodine and Whitefield ointment.
July 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Certain miRNAs may play a role in sheep hair follicle development, which could help improve wool production.
October 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” The vitreous membrane in hair follicles changes shape during the hair cycle and may affect hair growth and nutrient exchange.
January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hair loss can cause emotional and social issues, and various treatments, including medication, surgery, and psychological support, are needed.
July 2011 in “Microscopy and microanalysis” Human hair's structure makes it tough and resistant to breaking.
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July 2004 in “American Journal of Pathology” Stress increases a factor in mice that leads to hair loss, and blocking this factor may prevent it.
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November 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” Injecting alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone in mice improved skin healing and reduced scarring.
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November 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Certain diseases like AIDS and lupus can make African hair become silky.
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January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Smoking is linked to more hair loss and premature graying compared to nonsmokers.
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June 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Female pattern hair loss involves thinning hair on crown and frontal scalp, diagnosed by hair ratio, and treated with minoxidil, antiandrogens, or hair transplantation.
March 2021 in “Mansoura Veterinary Medical Journal /Mansoura Veterinary Medical Journal” Ringworm is a common, contagious fungal infection in dogs that can spread to humans and requires lengthy treatment.
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June 2014 in “Biomaterials” Peptide hydrogels heal burn wounds faster and better than standard dressings.
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November 1998 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Skin grafts on mice can cause an immune response leading to hair loss, useful for studying human hair loss conditions.
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December 2017 in “Developmental Biology” Mammals might fail to regenerate not because they lack the right cells, but because of how cells respond to their surroundings, and changing this environment could enhance regeneration.
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March 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” CCCA is a hair loss type affecting African women, possibly caused by grooming and chemicals, with various treatments and needing more research.
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May 2021 in “Science Advances” Different scaffold patterns improve wound healing and immune response in mouse skin, with aligned patterns being particularly effective.
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July 2010 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Dermatoscopy and videodermatoscopy are useful and reliable for tracking treatment progress in various skin conditions.
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May 2008 in “Drug Discovery Today: Disease Mechanisms” Different hair growth problems are caused by genetic issues or changes in hair growth cycles, and new treatments are being developed.
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February 2013 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Loss of Fz6 disrupts hair follicle and associated structures' orientation.
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November 2015 in “Scientific reports” Human hair has a new region with ordered filaments and the cuticle contains β-keratin sheets.
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June 2012 in “Journal of experimental zoology. Part B, Molecular and developmental evolution” Hair in mammals likely evolved from glandular structures, not scales.
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July 2017 in “Biopolymers” Recombinant keratins can form useful structures for medical applications, overcoming natural keratin limitations.