August 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The book is a detailed and well-organized resource on skin conditions, useful for medical students and dermatologists.
February 2017 in “International Journal on Advanced Science, Engineering and Information Technology” Human hair follicle stem cells can grow and turn into skin cells on chitosan templates, which may help in regenerative medicine.
April 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A 4-year-old girl had a rare hair disorder affecting only part of her scalp.
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August 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The new "differential stripping" method effectively measures how much substance gets into hair follicles.
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January 1983 in “Analyst” Method measures minoxidil in tablets accurately and easily.
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August 2000 in “American Journal of Pathology” Fibromodulin might help reduce scarring if increased in adult wounds like in fetal skin that heals without scars.
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May 2010 in “Plant Physiology” Different PIN proteins affect plant root hair growth by changing how auxin is transported.
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November 2017 in “Scientific Reports” The study found that certain microRNAs are higher in the cells and lower in the fluid of women with a specific type of polycystic ovary syndrome, and one microRNA could potentially help diagnose the condition.
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March 2013 in “Gene” Signaling pathways are crucial for hair growth in goats.
August 2025 in “Scientific Reports” C4BPA protein may link acne severity and insulin resistance.
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November 2014 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Certain transporters are found in human hair follicles and may affect hair growth and loss.
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December 2013 in “Journal of Dermatology” Scanning electron microscopy revealed four distinct hair root shapes in alopecia areata, suggesting a less invasive diagnostic method.
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December 2016 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” Nano-sized lipid particles increase dexamethasone's skin penetration and create a reservoir in the skin layers.
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July 2016 in “Forensic science international” The research found that postmortem root bands in hair are likely caused by the breakdown of a specific part of the hair's inner structure after death.
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April 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Reflectance confocal microscopy can tell apart white dots on the scalp as either sweat gland ducts or hair follicle openings.
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June 2015 in “Human Cell” Spheroid culture in agarose dishes improves survival and nerve cell growth in thawed human fat-derived stem cells.
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July 2018 in “General and comparative endocrinology” Thyroid hormones and androgens affect gene expression in frog reproductive organs differently between males and females.
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May 2020 in “PLOS ONE” Ingenol mebutate gel changes gene expression related to skin development and immune response in actinic keratosis.
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October 2014 in “Journal of Integrative Agriculture” Researchers found 24 genes that change significantly and affect cashmere growth in goats; this could help increase cashmere production.
December 2023 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Progesterone initially worsens but later reduces neuropathic pain in mice, through different mechanisms.
January 2017 in “Bulletin of Pharmaceutical Research” Chemical fingerprints can distinguish Eclipta prostrata from Wedelia calendulacea to prevent confusion and adulteration.
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March 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Oestrogen and thyrotropin-releasing hormone affect prolactin and its receptor in human skin and hair, suggesting new treatment options for related conditions.
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January 2006 in “Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey” The document concludes that correct diagnosis and management of PCOS are important, and more research is needed on its risks and treatments.
June 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Nestin-expressing cells turn into a specific type of skin cell in hair follicles during development and in adults.
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November 2017 in “Scientific Reports” Different human hair follicle stem cells grow at different rates and respond differently to a baldness-related compound.
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June 2022 in “Gene reports” The analysis found genes linked to skin and hair development are more active in Pashmina goats, which may explain their long-fiber production.
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September 2025 in “BMC Genomics” Maize root hairs adapt differently to mild and severe cold, with mild stress allowing some growth and severe stress stopping growth to focus on defense.
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June 1999 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of PCOS in adolescents is crucial for managing symptoms and long-term health risks.
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January 2020 in “Frontiers in Genetics” m6A methylation affects cashmere fiber growth in goats.
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May 2008 in “Drug Discovery Today: Disease Mechanisms” Hair follicles offer promising targets for delivering drugs to treat hair and skin conditions.