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December 2011 in “Annals of anatomy” Involucrin helps strengthen the inner parts of human hair.
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September 2022 in “Frontiers in genetics” Different proteins are linked to the varying thickness of sheep and goat hair types.
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January 2020 Tailored scar treatments are needed for different body areas to improve appearance and function.
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January 1993 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Steroids stop hair growth temporarily but don't block the signals that start it.
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January 1995 in “Cells Tissues Organs” Merkel cells develop independently of nerves and are linked to specific hair follicles in mice.
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January 2001 in “Dermatology” Hair care products are important for appearance and self-esteem, and their benefits and risks should be accurately communicated by experts.
36 citations
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December 2009 in “Skin pharmacology and physiology” Helium-neon laser treatment can stimulate hair growth in mice.
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January 2014 in “Cells tissues organs” Hair follicle stem cells can help repair nerve and spinal cord injuries.
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December 2017 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Caucasians have the highest hair density, followed by Hispanics, with the lowest in individuals of African descent.
31 citations
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January 1993 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Potassium channel openers can boost hair growth by stimulating DNA in hair follicles.
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March 1995 in “Differentiation” A rabbit gene important for hair development was identified and detailed.
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January 1985 in “Dermatology” Higher levels of certain immune cells in hair follicles may contribute to alopecia areata.
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January 2008 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Optical coherent tomography can effectively detect steroid use by analyzing hair changes.
22 citations
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January 1987 in “Dermatology” Hair loss is common, influenced by genetics and androgens, and can affect mental health.
21 citations
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January 2016 in “NeuroImmunoModulation” Hair cortisol levels can indicate stress over the past three months.
21 citations
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January 2010 in “Skin pharmacology and physiology” Special creams can significantly reduce pollen allergens getting into hair follicles.
21 citations
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January 2006 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” A mutation in the VDR gene affects hair cycling without needing ligand binding.
18 citations
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March 2009 in “Skin pharmacology and physiology” Sunlight damages hair, causing cuticle loss, protein changes, and discoloration.
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January 1994 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Human dermal fibroblasts and hair papilla cells help outer root sheath cells grow and develop properly.
16 citations
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January 2002 in “Dermatology” Early baldness is noticed due to both reduced hair density and thinner hair shafts.
14 citations
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January 1999 in “Dermatology” Hair shedding in children is normal and increases with age.
13 citations
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January 2012 in “Dermatology” Eruptive vellus hair cysts are rare, benign skin lesions that are hard to treat.
11 citations
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September 2021 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Hair count values should be standardized for each scalp region to evaluate hair disorders in Asians.
11 citations
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January 1981 in “Cells Tissues Organs” Human hair cuticle has five cell layers with specific junctions and granules.
10 citations
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November 2019 in “Neuroendocrinology” Measuring 17-hydroxyprogesterone in hair can help monitor androgen levels in people with congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
7 citations
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January 2005 in “Dermatology” A new method for studying hair follicles is easier and more precise, useful for hair loss and cancer treatment research.
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January 1992 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Minoxidil binds to hair pigment but doesn't affect hair growth.
6 citations
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January 1994 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Dermal papillae are crucial for hair growth and follicle development.
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December 2021 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Metformin helps lab-grown skin and hair cells work better to create hair.
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January 1991 in “Dermatology” Hair casts are small structures on hair shafts with unknown causes.