63 citations
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October 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology” Isolated long hairs at the original hairline can help diagnose Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
7 citations
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November 2017 in “Cureus” Ear creases might indicate heart disease risk, needing more research.
19 citations
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September 2006 in “Journal of Neurophysiology” Neurosteroids help balance brain signals when certain inhibitions are reduced.
June 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Microneedle delivery of a special collagen shows promise for treating hair loss.
January 2025 in “PLoS ONE” Aligned membranes improve wound healing by reducing scars and promoting skin regeneration.
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.
Curly wool has more orthocortex than straight wool.
19 citations
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January 2019 in “Animals” PDGFA helps activate hair growth in cashmere goats.
The method effectively measures hair elasticity and could be useful in forensics.