January 2025 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Decorin helps hair growth by influencing specific cell signals.
43 citations
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December 2013 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” Genetic mutations can cause hair growth disorders by affecting key genes and signaling pathways.
1 citations
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November 2024 in “Genes” miR-144 affects hair growth by interacting with Lhx2.
100 citations
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November 1996 in “Molecular Medicine Today” Growth factors and cytokines are important for hair growth and could potentially treat hair loss, but more research is needed to overcome challenges before they can be used in treatments.
2 citations
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May 2020 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” The study found that specific proteins are markers of hair follicle development in human fetuses.
1 citations
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October 2016 Genetic hair disorders can indicate other hidden health problems.
March 2023 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome have a higher chance of getting depressed.
January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” Sex hormones affect reproduction, sexual development, and oral health, and it's important for dental practitioners to understand their effects and interactions.
April 2024 in “Frontiers in physiology” Immune cells are crucial for hair growth and preventing hair loss.
July 2024 in “GLOBAL JOURNAL FOR RESEARCH ANALYSIS” A 24-year-old man developed both alopecia areata universalis and type 1 diabetes at the same time, which is rare.
22 citations
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April 2021 in “Human Cell” MicroRNAs may help diagnose and treat hair loss disorders.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Euphorbia hirta oil may promote hair growth naturally.
2 citations
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February 2021 in “FEBS open bio” Human hair keratins K85 and K35 create unique filament patterns important for early hair formation.
September 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” High doses of testosterone disrupt hormone levels and receptor expression in the uterus, affecting fertility.
8 citations
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January 2010 in “Springer eBooks” Plastic surgeons need to understand skin anatomy and physiology to effectively treat aging and diverse skin types.
240 citations
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April 2011 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” Melanocyte stem cells in hair follicles are key for hair color and could help treat greying and pigment disorders.
22 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Non-coding RNAs are crucial for skin development and health.
10 citations
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October 2017 in “Pediatric neurology” Biotin and acetazolamide improved hair and nail growth, mental function, and reduced headaches in a child with autism.
7 citations
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February 2022 in “Stem cell reviews and reports” Skin cells show flexibility in healing wounds and forming tumors, with potential for treating hair disorders and chronic ulcers.
3 citations
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November 2023 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” Melanocytes are important for skin and hair color and protect the skin from UV damage.
October 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Immune cells are essential for early hair and skin development and healing.
54 citations
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November 1995 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Females with 5 alpha-reductase-2 deficiency have less body hair, no acne, normal fertility, and delayed menarche.
53 citations
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March 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia common in teens, may indicate endocrine issue, minoxidil effective treatment.
26 citations
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August 2008 in “Clinical endocrinology” The document concludes that more multidisciplinary research is needed to understand and treat PCOS, a condition that significantly affects women's health and quality of life.
February 2023 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” R-Spondin-1 is important for skin health and could help diagnose and treat various skin conditions.
August 2020 in “Nigerian journal of paediatrics” A 24-month-old Nigerian girl developed early puberty with no family history, needing treatment her family couldn't afford.
86 citations
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October 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology” The Foxn1 gene mutation causes hairlessness and immune system issues, and understanding it could lead to hair growth disorder treatments.
1 citations
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February 2017 in “International journal of anatomy and research” Understanding fetal skin development helps diagnose congenital skin diseases.
78 citations
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May 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A specific gene mutation causes woolly hair and hair loss.
8 citations
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March 2004 in “Mammalian genome” KAP genes are crucial for hair development and show both shared and unique traits in humans, chimpanzees, and baboons.