40 citations
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May 2016 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Changes in keratin make hair follicles stiffer.
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July 2011 in “Experimental Dermatology” The ethosomal delivery system improves topical drug delivery and promotes hair growth.
January 2006 in “Dianzi xianwei xuebao” Netherton syndrome causes specific skin and hair changes that help in early diagnosis.
January 2019 in “The Review of Laser Engineering” Multiphoton excitation microscopy is a promising tool for deep tissue imaging and clinical applications.
4 citations
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March 2015 in “Skin Research and Technology” Trichotillometry is a reliable method to measure hair strength and assess hair loss treatments.
1 citations
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April 2024 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” The model helps improve medical devices by showing how skin deforms under pressure.
4 citations
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March 2019 in “Experimental Biology and Medicine” Exposure to 50 Hz electromagnetic fields may help mice grow hair faster.
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July 2010 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Curved human hair has different structures on its convex and concave sides.
CRISPR gene editing reduces harmful molecules in cells from Emery–Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy patients.
January 2023 in “Psychology” Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) treatment improved seed germination and growth, suggesting mood affects seed viability.
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December 2011 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Selective photothermolysis can target sebaceous glands and may treat acne effectively.
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October 2020 in “Bioengineering & translational medicine” Researchers used a laser to create advanced skin models with hair-like structures.
1 citations
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January 1993 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Hair growth drugs and epidermal growth factor do not change the calcium binding site gradient in hair follicles.
15 citations
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May 2009 in “Chemical Physics Letters” A new method accurately measures molecular movement without complex modeling.
January 2025 in “Journal of Imaging Informatics in Medicine” 3 citations
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January 1977 in “Electroencephalography and Clinical Neurophysiology”
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March 2018 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Skin problems can be caused or worsened by physical forces and pressure on the skin.
42 citations
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September 2017 in “Advances in protein chemistry and structural biology” Surface Plasmon Resonance is a useful tool for studying protein interactions and has potential for future technological advancements.
January 2026 in “Microchemical Journal” A new method accurately detects minoxidil in hair lotions, revealing discrepancies in labeled content.
4 citations
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January 2015 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” Hair and wool strength is affected by the number and type of bonds in their protein structures, with hair having more protein aggregates than wool.
117 citations
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August 2005 in “Ultramicroscopy” Human hair's strength and flexibility vary by ethnicity, damage, and treatment.
27 citations
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August 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Certain electric currents can promote hair growth by activating specific cell pathways.
24 citations
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June 2020 in “Industrial Crops and Products” Activated carbon fibers from Metaplexis japonica seed hair are highly effective for removing the dye methylene blue from water.
16 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of Molecular Structure” Finasteride crystals are held together by hydrogen bonds and weak interactions, forming synthon pseudopolymorphs.
4 citations
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November 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Certain polymers can stick to hair and increase volume, working best at a pH of 7 to 9.
2 citations
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January 2009 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Minoxidil in distearyldimethylammonium chloride vesicles significantly promotes hair growth, while minoxidil in microparticles or poloxamer solutions doesn't.
September 2025 in “Cureus” Plica neuropathica can occur with diffuse alopecia and should be considered in diagnosis.
November 2023 in “Scientific reports” The research identified and described a gene important for hormone conversion in endangered catfish, which varies in activity during different reproductive stages and after hormone treatment.
3 citations
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January 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Skin cells from people with Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex have abnormally placed and less active mitochondria.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of microscopy and ultrastructure” The method can identify minerals in hair from water, and using coconut oil or conditioner can prevent mineral buildup.