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January 2016 in “Current topics in developmental biology/Current Topics in Developmental Biology” Frizzled receptors are essential for various body development processes and maintaining certain body functions.
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April 2009 in “Journal of anatomy” Hard skin features like scales, feathers, and hair evolved through specific protein changes in different animal groups.
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January 2018 in “International journal of trichology” Healthy scalp reduces hair loss by managing oxidative stress.
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May 2015 in “Tissue Engineering Part C-methods” A two-step method was created in 2015 to make more cells that help with hair growth, but they need to be combined with other cells for 4 days to actually form new hair.
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April 2018 in “Scientific Reports” The genes KRT25 and SP6 affect curly hair in horses, with KRT25 also causing hair loss. If both genes are mutated, the horse gets curly hair and hair loss. KRT25 can hide the effect of SP6.
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August 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mouse hair can regrow in a special lab setup without serum.
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August 2024 in “ACS Omega” Nanocosmetics with natural extracts offer benefits but need more research on safety and environmental impact.
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May 2021 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Higher cell number PRP improves hair density and diameter more than lower cell number PRP.
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April 2023 in “Biomolecules” Fermented papaya and mangosteen in hair care products helped prevent hair loss and improve hair thickness.
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December 2023 in “Deleted Journal” The herbal hair serum with flaxseed and aloe vera effectively promotes hair health and treats common hair issues.
September 2023 in “Cureus” Dr. SKS Hair Booster Serum effectively treats hair loss in women with PCOS.
February 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology and Clinical Research” Nε-(carboxymethyl) lysine delays hair growth by blocking a key protein.
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June 2013 in “Biochimica et biophysica acta. Molecular cell research” Cornification is how skin cells die to form the protective outer layer of skin, hair, and nails.
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September 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder causing hair loss, linked to specific hair follicle antigens and genetic factors.
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December 1998 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hair follicle melanocytes die during hair regression.
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” PADs are crucial for healthy skin and hair, and their imbalance can cause skin and hair disorders.
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July 2020 in “American journal of human genetics” Changes in the SREBF1 gene cause a rare genetic skin and hair disorder.
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December 2008 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” In vivo reflectance confocal microscopy is useful for evaluating hair shaft diseases but needs improvement for deeper hair follicle issues.
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology” Chemotherapy and certain hair care practices can cause severe hair matting.
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March 2025 in “JAAD reviews.” Significant progress has been made in treating skin, hair, and nail disorders in people with skin of color, but disparities still exist.
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” The chapter explains common scalp conditions, including infections, infestations, and tumors.
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July 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” The document concludes that understanding hair follicle histology and the hair cycle is crucial for diagnosing alopecia.
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