January 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Long scalp hair evolved for cooling and social signaling.
January 2025 in “Health engineering.” Combining stem cells and organoids could improve skin regeneration treatments.
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September 2020 in “Viruses” Drug repositioning offers a cost-effective, lower-risk way to treat diseases and pandemics like COVID-19.
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July 2000 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” The model accurately simulates human hair growth and hair loss patterns.
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January 1998 Frequent blow-drying causes cracks and breakage in hair cuticles.
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September 2017 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” Low dose cyclical nutrition therapy can consistently and safely improve hair growth and density without needing anti-androgens.
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August 2023 in “Nature Communications” Mouse zigzag hair bends form due to a 3-day cycle of changes in hair progenitors and their environment.
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January 2017 in “Journal of nutrition & food sciences” Cyclical nutritional therapy can promote hair growth by balancing nutrient intake.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Research and Review” Rosmarinus officinalis tincture significantly improves hair volume and density.
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February 2021 in “Scientific Reports” A specific group of stem cells can help regenerate hair continuously.
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January 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Age-related hair curvature increases due to internal structural changes from grooming.
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December 1987 in “European journal of endocrinology” The treatment significantly reduced hair growth and male hormone levels in hirsute women.
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June 2002 in “Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Polycystic Ovary Syndrome likely starts in childhood and may be genetic and influenced by early hormone exposure.
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January 1988 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Spironolactone can cause side effects like irregular bleeding, but lower doses may reduce these effects and still improve hirsutism.
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August 2018 in “Disease Models & Mechanisms” Mature cells can re-enter the cell cycle and potentially lead to cancer.
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May 2018 in “Journal of Molecular Endocrinology” The spiny mouse is a unique menstruating rodent that can help us understand menstruation and reproductive disorders.
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June 2017 in “Asian-Australasian journal of animal sciences” Fox genes are important for hair growth and development in cashmere goats.
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January 2026 in “Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports” PCOS management involves lifestyle changes, hormonal treatments, and medications to address symptoms and improve insulin sensitivity.
April 2016 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” Wnt10b can help regenerate hair follicles.
November 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” Skin and hair renewal is maintained by both fast and slow cycling stem cells, with hair regrowth primarily driven by specific stem cells in the hair follicle bulge. These cells can also help heal wounds and potentially treat hair loss.
The enzyme Dgat1 is essential for healthy hair and skin by controlling retinoid levels.
September 1997 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document concludes that treatments like oral anti-androgens, minoxidil, and topical spironolactone can be effective for hair loss in men and women.
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August 2018 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Androgens are important for normal ovarian function and estrogen production, but may not be the main cause of follicle death.
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November 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” Understanding normal hair follicle development helps analyze abnormalities in mutant mice.
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December 1981 in “Journal of Endocrinology” α-MSH increases melanin production in moulting hair follicles, while AVT inhibits it.
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August 2021 in “EMC - AKOS - Trattato di Medicina” Acquired alopecia is hair loss that can be reversible or irreversible, depending on whether the hair follicle is destroyed.
January 2020 in “Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies” Canine hair follicle stem cells are located in the isthmus/bulge region of the hair follicle.