January 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Maxillariinae orchids contain 62 compounds with potential health benefits, including treating skin conditions and diseases like cancer and diabetes.
January 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.
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November 2019 in “Materials” Diamond nanoparticles can penetrate skin and reach hair follicles, useful for imaging applications.
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September 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A missing mK6irs1 gene causes hair loss in mice.
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August 2000 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Poromas are related to sweat duct cells, and CK patterns help distinguish apocrine poromas from other neoplasms.
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May 2009 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Relaxer treatments damage African–American hair, with commercial products causing more harm than lab-made solutions.
June 2025 in “Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry” The new method improves protein extraction and analysis in hair, aiding biomedical and forensic work.
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January 2009 in “Journal of Biomedical Optics” Nanoparticles penetrate hair follicles better when their size matches the cuticula thickness.
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October 1996 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” January 2025 in “SSRN Electronic Journal” 51 citations
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January 2007 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Scientists discovered a unique hair protein, KAP24.1, with a special structure, found only in the upper part of hair cuticles.
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September 2000 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Some children are born with unusually short, fine hair because their hair growth phase is short, but this often gets better by itself during puberty.
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November 1998 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” S100A3 protein is crucial for hair shaft formation in mice.
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December 1984 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Monilethrix hair issues are due to problems in the hair's internodes.
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June 1991 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Black and white Saluki dogs have a unique hair loss condition different from Doberman pinschers.
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January 2010 in “Animal” South American camelids should be sheared early, fleece type affects fiber quality, and the S/P follicle ratio doesn't distinguish between Bolivian llama genotypes.
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June 2014 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Glyoxylic acid is a safer alternative to formaldehyde for hair straightening and effectively changes hair structure.
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May 2014 in “Toxicological Sciences” Toluene diisocyanate exposure can cause immune sensitization by interacting with proteins in hair follicles and sebaceous glands.
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June 2012 in “Journal of experimental zoology. Part B, Molecular and developmental evolution” Hair in mammals likely evolved from glandular structures, not scales.
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May 2017 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” An unhealthy scalp can damage new hair, but using ZPT shampoo can improve hair health.
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January 2012 in “International journal of trichology” The study found that hair fragility in Pili annulati may be caused by cavities and damage within the hair shafts.
11 citations
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January 1981 in “Cells Tissues Organs” Human hair cuticle has five cell layers with specific junctions and granules.
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May 2020 in “Journal of proteome research” Explosions don't stop hair proteins from being used to identify people.
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May 1988 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The patient's hair has unique structural differences with alternating bright and dark bands.
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January 1997 in “Medical Mycology” The fungus Piedraia hortae damages hair by slowly breaking down its layers, leading to long-lasting infection.