Transglutaminases help form strong hair by linking proteins, and can potentially alter hair properties.
April 2026 in “Biomedicines” Short peptides show promise as a new treatment for hair regrowth.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Disrupted cell interactions in hair follicles contribute to hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
Polygonum multiflorum, especially emodin, may help treat hair loss by targeting specific proteins, offering a new approach beyond traditional therapies.
November 2025 in “Preprints.org” Phenytoin and spironolactone help prevent hair loss from chemotherapy by reducing stress and inflammation.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Liposomes improve minoxidil delivery to hair follicles, enhancing treatment for hair loss.
February 2025 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” The hydrogel effectively treats hair loss using light to release nitric oxide.
Understanding hair follicle structure and techniques improves hair restoration outcomes.
Hair restoration surgery is becoming more common as male pattern baldness increases with age.
July 2024 in “ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering” Nanoencapsulated antibiotics are more effective in treating hair follicle infections than free antibiotics.
January 2024 in “Annals of Dermatology” Hair transplants are highly satisfactory for treating female-pattern hair loss.
July 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” The document concludes that understanding hair follicle histology and the hair cycle is crucial for diagnosing alopecia.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Scurvy still occurs today and can be diagnosed by symptoms like gum bleeding and a specific rash, confirmed by low vitamin C levels.
Fgf20 is crucial for hair follicle formation by influencing cell movement and growth.
November 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” Hair restoration surgery in patients with prior neurosurgery or radiation treatment can have risks like infection and poor wound healing, so it's important to discuss these with the patient.
April 2014 in “The FASEB Journal” Iron deficiency in mothers causes hair loss in their baby mice.
April 2008 in “Experimental Dermatology” Early surgery and quitting smoking can help manage hidradenitis suppurativa.
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July 2014 in “Autophagy” The protein FLCN is involved in cellular cleanup and is regulated by ULK1.
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April 2013 in “Dermatology online journal” Different treatments for Hidradenitis suppurativa range from antibiotics and hormonal therapies to surgery, depending on severity.
October 2025 in “Skin Health and Disease” Photothermal conditioning of PRP shows promise for improving hair growth but needs more research for confirmation.
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May 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss in lupus patients indicates higher disease activity.
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January 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair follicle size and distribution vary significantly across different body sites.
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November 2001 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” Desmocollin 1 is essential for strong skin and proper skin function.
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January 2020 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” Test thyroid function in all obese patients and prioritize weight loss for hormonal balance.
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May 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair growth is influenced by dynamic changes in hair follicle cells, which could help treat hair loss.
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May 1993 in “The journal of cell biology/The Journal of cell biology” Mouse Notch is important for determining cell roles in hair follicles.
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March 1981 in “American Journal of Ophthalmology” Eyelid mites may contribute to eye problems.
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April 2020 in “American Journal Of Pathology” Skin aging is a complex process influenced by various factors, leading to wrinkles and sagging, and should be considered a disease due to its health impacts.
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January 2020 in “Advances in chronic kidney disease” Calcineurin inhibitors, used in kidney transplants, can cause a wide range of side effects including kidney damage and other health issues.
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March 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the DSG4 gene cause a severe form of brittle hair and skin issues.