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March 2019 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair transplantation can help transgender patients affirm their gender identity.
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Four specific genes are linked to keloid formation and could be potential treatment targets.
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May 1986 in “Clinics in endocrinology and metabolism” Male hormones are important for hair and oil gland development and can cause conditions like excessive hair growth and acne.
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Minoxidil and finasteride effectively treat hair loss.
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June 1988 in “Culture, medicine and psychiatry” The perception of excessive hair growth in women as abnormal is more influenced by cultural norms than by medical reasons.
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September 2004 in “Reviews in gynaecological practice” Effective hirsutism management requires identifying the cause, combining new and traditional treatments, and setting realistic expectations for patients.
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June 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” The PP2A-B55α protein is essential for brain and skin development in embryos.
December 2022 in “Frontiers in plant science” CCDC22 and CCDC93 are essential for root and root hair growth in Arabidopsis.
September 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Increasing Rps14 helps grow more inner ear cells and repair hearing cells in baby mice.
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March 2014 in “Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology” Metformin helps regulate menstrual cycles, induce ovulation, and improve pregnancy outcomes in women with PCOS.
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November 2016 in “Congenital Anomalies” Get head MRI for babies with achondroplasia early, use free immunoglobulin light chains to detect certain neurodevelopmental disorders, and video calls work for speech therapy in patients with facial anomalies.
March 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Menthol-based microemulsions improve skin delivery of finasteride and silodosin.
July 2023 in “New phytologist” The BUZZ gene is important for root hair growth and overall root structure in the plant Brachypodium distachyon.
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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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Certain genetic markers can help predict wool production in U.S. sheep.
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December 2010 in “Langmuir” Hair fibers interact through classical forces, which are influenced by treatments and products, important for hair care and other applications.
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October 1989 in “Genomics” Type I keratin genes are closely linked to the rex locus on mouse chromosome 11, affecting hair development.
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November 1993 in “Mammalian Genome” A gene mutation in mice causes permanent hair loss and skin issues.
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January 2009 in “Nature” Lgr5 and the vitamin D receptor are key in controlling skin inflammation and tumor risk in mice.
Suppressing ODC activity reduces tumor growth in hair follicles.
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June 2010 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A mutation in the Soat1 gene causes hair structure defects and other health issues in AKR/J mice.
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January 2004 in “European Journal of Cell Biology” Human cathepsin V can replace mouse cathepsin L to maintain normal skin and hair in mice.
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January 2014 in “Molecular Genetics and Metabolism Reports” The rhg mutation in mice affects the Oat gene, causing hair growth issues and other symptoms.
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September 2006 in “Molecular Carcinogenesis” Homozygous K5Cre transgenic mice have wavy hair and faster cancer progression.
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