405 citations
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January 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair follicle size and distribution vary significantly across different body sites.
245 citations
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January 1998 in “Genes & Development” Hoxc13 gene is essential for hair, nail, and papilla development.
166 citations
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July 1999 in “American Journal Of Pathology” The hairless (hr) gene is essential for normal hair follicle function and its mutation leads to hair loss.
117 citations
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November 2006 in “Experimental Dermatology” The article concludes that the wool follicle is a valuable model for studying tissue interactions and has potential for genetic improvements in wool production.
116 citations
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May 2013 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Hair grows faster in the morning and is more vulnerable to damage from radiation due to the internal clock in hair follicle cells.
96 citations
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April 2017 in “Oncotarget” Smaller nanoemulsions can penetrate skin and hair follicles better, which may be useful for delivering drugs and vaccines through the skin.
61 citations
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October 1996 in “Development” Hair growth can be stimulated by combining certain skin cells, which can rejuvenate old cells and cause them to specialize in hair follicle creation.
40 citations
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May 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Recognizing specific features of African-American hair can help diagnose hair loss conditions.
38 citations
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December 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Keratin patterns in hair follicles help understand hair growth and potential hair and nail disorders.
14 citations
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April 2021 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Mesenchymal stem cells may help treat hair loss by improving hair cell growth and reducing inflammation.
11 citations
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October 2020 in “Sensors” Photoacoustic imaging can accurately assess hair follicle density and orientation for hair transplant planning.
10 citations
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September 2020 in “Computational and Mathematical Methods in Medicine” Researchers developed an algorithm for self-diagnosing scalp conditions with high accuracy using smart device-attached microscopes.
10 citations
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January 2010 in “Veterinary pathology” A new mutation in the hairless gene causes hair loss and skin wrinkling in mice.
9 citations
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September 2016 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” The curved nonrotary punch is better for hair extraction in people with tightly curled hair.
9 citations
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August 2013 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” Transplanted baby mouse skin cells grew normal hair using a new, efficient method.
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November 2007 in “Veterinary dermatology” Boxer and Labrador dogs' hair growth is affected by the tropical climate, but Schnauzers' is not.
8 citations
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July 2020 in “BMC genomics” The research found genes that change during cashmere goat hair growth and could help determine the best time to harvest cashmere.
4 citations
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January 2018 in “Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology” The document concludes that hair follicles have a complex environment and our understanding of it is growing, but there are limitations when applying animal study findings to humans.
1 citations
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August 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Oscillatory punches work better for soft scalps or deep punches in FUE surgery.
Stress can cause hair loss and trigger autoimmunity by damaging hair follicle cells.
November 2025 in “Biomolecules” FGF22 helps hair follicle stem cells grow and develop.
IRS-specific genes in Tan sheep hair follicles peak at birth and may affect wool crimp.
April 2024 in “Histochemistry and cell biology” N-acetylcysteine may prevent hair loss caused by chemotherapy.
89 citations
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September 2010 in “Annual Review of Genomics and Human Genetics” The document concludes that understanding the genes and pathways involved in hair growth is crucial for developing treatments for hair diseases.
1 citations
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May 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Long hair follicular unit excision is effective for hair transplants, providing quick, natural-looking results with less pain but needs more time, staff, and skill.
81 citations
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September 2013 in “PLoS ONE” Primary and secondary hair follicle cells in Cashmere goats have different gene expressions affecting hair growth and size.
69 citations
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December 2011 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Some Thai plants, especially Carthamus tinctorius, could help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth without adverse effects.
294 citations
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February 2011 in “Cell” Nephronectin helps attach muscle cells to hair follicles.
162 citations
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August 2002 in “Survey of Ophthalmology” Latanoprost can make eyelashes longer, thicker, and darker.
127 citations
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January 2008 in “PloS one” Vitamin D receptor helps control hair growth and could be used to treat certain skin tumors.