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February 2007 in “Nature” The document concludes that skin stem cells are important for hair growth and wound healing, and could be used in regenerative medicine.
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September 2018 in “Naturwissenschaften” Melatonin treatment increases a specific RNA in goat cells that boosts cashmere growth.
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August 2013 in “International Journal of Herbal Medicine” No single treatment effectively cures hirsutism, and evidence for herbal remedies is weak.
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April 2008 in “Human Molecular Genetics” Skin and hair can help us understand organ regeneration, especially how certain stem cells might be used to form new organs.
February 2026 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery Open” Hair extensions can damage scalp health and cause hair loss, especially with prolonged use.
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July 2020 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Hormones like testosterone and estrogen significantly affect hair growth and structure.
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February 2003 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - General Subjects” Lead can help reveal and organize lipids in human hair.
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Hair is important for protection, social interaction, and temperature control, and is made of a growth cycle-influenced follicle and a complex shaft.
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February 2022 in “Molecular genetics & genomic medicine” New gene variants linked to a rare inherited hair loss disorder were found in three Chinese families.
September 2025 in “Cosmetics” Lipid content and structure affect water absorption in different hair types.
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April 2017 in “Cell” Different small areas within hair follicles send specific signals that control what type of cells stem cells become.
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July 2023 in “Pharmaceutics (Basel)” Nanoparticle-based drug delivery to hair follicles is more effective when tested under conditions that match skin behavior.
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June 2019 in “Nanomaterials” Nanotube-based hair treatments could improve hair health and growth, and offer long-lasting effects.
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January 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” Natural products and phytochemicals may help with hair regrowth, but more research is needed.
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September 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” S100A8 and S100A9 proteins help form hair shafts during growth.
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December 2007 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” A specific chemical change in the S100A3 protein leads to the formation of a four-part structure important for hair formation.
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March 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A gene mutation causes early keratinocyte maturation leading to hair loss in Olmsted syndrome.
June 2025 in “Cancer Management and Research” Improving hair health and managing conditions can enhance scalp cooling effectiveness in preventing hair loss during chemotherapy.
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February 2023 in “Biology” Innovative cosmetics could safely change hair color by targeting biological hair pigmentation processes.
March 2026 in “Biomolecules” MicroRNAs play a key role in controlling hair growth and quality in sheep and goats.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Keratin from waste hair and feathers can be sustainably used to create stable emulsions for industrial applications.
December 2023 in “Animals” The study mapped yak skin cells to understand hair growth better.
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January 2011 in “PloS one” Notch signaling is essential for healthy skin and hair follicle maintenance.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” PDLLA filler can improve hair thickness and shine by reducing age-related hair decline.
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March 2004 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” GPRC5D is linked to the formation of hair, nails, and certain tongue areas.
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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.
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November 2021 in “JBMR plus” The vitamin D receptor can act without its usual activating molecule, affecting hair growth and skin cancer, but its full range of actions is not well understood.