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August 2013 in “Hypertension” Potassium channel openers help form elastic fibers in arteries and can treat elastin deficiency and hypertension.
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June 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The study found that variations in hair protein genes are likely due to evolutionary deletions or duplications.
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November 2014 in “Proteins Structure Function and Bioinformatics” Cysteines in wool fibers are accessible and form important disulfide bonds.
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July 2004 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” UV radiation and visible light can damage hair, but there are ways to protect it.
21 citations
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March 2017 in “Skin research and technology” Removing external lipids from hair reduces moisture and increases strength, while removing internal lipids decreases water permeability.
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March 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Vemurafenib therapy can cause hair loss, but clobetasol propionate foam can help regrow hair.
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January 2019 in “Animal Biotechnology” A newly found RNA in Cashmere goats may play a role in hair growth and development.
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November 2010 in “Journal of morphology” Antler velvet hair and body hair of red deer have different structures that help with protection and insulation.
15 citations
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July 2004 in “Journal of morphology” Monotreme hair structure and protein distribution are similar to other mammals, but their inner root sheath cornifies differently, suggesting a unique evolution from reptile skin.
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June 2001 in “Endocrinology” Prolactin affects when mice shed and grow hair.
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November 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Modern wound dressings like hydrocolloids, alginates, and hydrogels improve healing and are cost-effective.
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July 2011 in “Animal science journal” Keratin 33A is a key protein in goat winter coats, especially in high-producing breeds.
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January 1981 in “Springer eBooks” Certain small molecules and polymers can change hair's physical properties and how it feels by affecting the bonds within the hair.
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May 1983 in “Australian journal of biological sciences” Certain amino acid analogues can inhibit wool and hair growth and affect fiber strength.
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December 2017 in “International Journal of Biomedicine” Fibroblast transplantation improves wound healing, with dermal equivalents slightly enhancing skin regeneration.
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August 2019 in “Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition” Combining sugarcane fiber and enzymes reduces hairballs in cats.
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August 2018 in “Deleted Journal” Guasha changed rat skin appearance and blood vessels temporarily without affecting certain nerve proteins or fiber structure.
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February 2025 in “Scientific Reports” The method effectively analyzes skin tissue changes, especially in the arrector pili muscle and nerve fibers with hair follicles.
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January 2025 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” Platelet-rich fibrin helps heal stubborn wounds in rats by reducing inflammation and boosting tissue repair.
Understanding hair surface properties is key for effective hair care products.
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December 2015 in “The Egyptian Journal of Histology” Hypothyroidism harms rat skin, but topical triiodothyronine may help improve it.
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December 2014 in “Scanning” Multiphoton microscopy effectively images rabbit skin structures in detail without staining and shows differences from human skin.
December 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Biofibre ® 4.0 hair implants are safe and satisfy most patients with hair loss.
April 2024 in “Cosmetics” Different oils affect hair flexibility and strength, with their impact varying on whether hair is virgin or bleached.
January 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Hoxc13 gene affects wool length in Gansu alpine fine-wool sheep.
November 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Disrupted cholesterol production impairs hair follicle stem cells, leading to hair loss.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Lichen planopilaris is a rare, chronic condition causing hair loss, mainly in middle-aged women, and early treatment is important to prevent permanent baldness.
March 1996 in “Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science” Increasing dietary zinc improves dog coat quality.
March 1996 in “Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science” Increasing dietary zinc improves dogs' hair growth and coat condition.
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April 2009 in “The journal of neuroscience/The Journal of neuroscience” TRPA1 is crucial for mechanical sensitivity in skin sensory neurons.