199 citations
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January 2004 in “The International Journal of Developmental Biology” Hair follicle growth and development are controlled by specific genes and molecular signals.
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January 1979 in “International review of cytology” Wool follicles are complex, involving interactions between different cell types and structures.
January 1989 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The symposium concluded that hair growth involves complex processes, including the hair follicle life cycle, the role of the dermal papilla, hair strength, pigmentation, and the impact of diseases and treatments like minoxidil on hair and skin.
December 1991 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Keratin proteins are crucial for hair structure and strength.
193 citations
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January 2015 in “International journal of trichology” Dermatologists need to understand hair products to treat hair and scalp issues better.
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September 2001 in “Scanning” Hair treatments like bleaching increase friction by exposing tiny pores on the hair surface.
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February 2006 in “Lipids” Hair texture changes with age due to varying levels of lipids.
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July 2012 in “Annals of biomedical engineering” Hair absorbs molecules differently based on their size, charge, and love for water, and less at higher pH; this can help make better hair products.
19 citations
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March 1988 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair shaft dysplasias are abnormal hair conditions that can be inherited or acquired and may signal other health issues, with limited treatment options available.
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May 1986 in “Clinics in endocrinology and metabolism” Androgens like testosterone affect hair growth and oil production differently across body parts and individuals.
33 citations
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August 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” The document explains hair biology, the causes of hair loss, and reviews various hair loss treatments.
February 2022 in “International journal of research in dermatology” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of hair shaft disorders require understanding their unique causes and avoiding hair-damaging practices.
24 citations
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November 1978 in “Biochemistry” α-type filaments in guinea pig hair follicles have unique structural features.
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August 1999 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Hair follicle biology advancements may lead to better hair growth disorder treatments.
7 citations
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November 2022 in “Communications biology” Keratin injections can promote hair growth by affecting hair-forming cells and tissue development.
2 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of Histochemistry and Cytochemistry” Neuronatin is found in specific cells within rat testis, hair follicles, tongue, and pancreas, suggesting it has various roles in tissue development and function.
141 citations
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November 2005 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” Hair follicles may soon be used more for targeted and systemic drug delivery.
42 citations
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April 2008 in “Acta materialia” Different ethnicities and treatments affect human hair strength and structure.
9 citations
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May 2012 in “PLOS ONE” ILK is essential for skin development, pigmentation, and healing.
162 citations
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August 2002 in “Survey of Ophthalmology” Latanoprost can make eyelashes longer, thicker, and darker.
165 citations
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September 2001 in “Genes & development” CDP is crucial for lung and hair follicle cell development.
January 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that different types of hair loss have specific treatments, and early diagnosis is crucial for preventing permanent hair loss.
11 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal of cell science” Rac1 is essential for proper hair structure and color.
10 citations
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June 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Some plant-based chemicals may help with hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
21 citations
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December 2011 in “Chungara” Mummy hair's chemical composition may not accurately show ancient people's health due to environmental contamination.
13 citations
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January 2010 in “Advances in Biochemical Engineering / Biotechnology” Understanding hair biology is key to developing better treatments for hair and scalp issues.
May 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” KAP-depleted hair causes less immune response and is more biocompatible for implants.
December 2013 in “Research Portal (King's College London)” Hair loss in Lichen Planopilaris is caused by immune system issues damaging hair follicles and stem cells.
179 citations
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April 2012 in “Nature Communications” Regenerated fully functional hair follicles using stem cells, with potential for hair regrowth therapy.
95 citations
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July 2010 in “Genes & development” Notch/CSL signaling controls hair follicle differentiation through Wnt5a and FoxN1.