20 citations
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August 2017 in “PLoS ONE” 61 functional keratin genes were identified in dogs and horses, leading to updated gene annotations.
18 citations
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January 2009 in “Experimental Dermatology” mTOR may link different pathways in hair follicle tumor formation.
15 citations
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August 2006 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” HIV-1 may cause increased stem cell death in hair follicles, leading to hair loss.
15 citations
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May 2003 in “The Laryngoscope” FGF-1 causes spiral ganglion neurites to branch more.
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September 2017 in “Cytometry Part A” Horse hair follicles could be a new source of stem cells for healing horses.
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May 2017 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Dengue fever can cause a temporary type of hair loss called telogen effluvium.
13 citations
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July 2012 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” A mutation in the Adam10 gene causes freckle-like spots on Hairless mice.
10 citations
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November 2008 in “Veterinary Dermatology” The mouse hairy ears mutation causes longer ear hair due to changes in gene expression.
9 citations
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February 2022 in “BMC Genomics” Melatonin affects gene expression in goat hair follicles, potentially increasing cashmere production.
9 citations
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December 2021 in “Molecules” Certain compounds in three Polynesian plants may help hair growth.
8 citations
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July 2020 in “BMC genomics” The research found genes that change during cashmere goat hair growth and could help determine the best time to harvest cashmere.
6 citations
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April 2005 in “Journal of dermatological science” The study found nine new hair protein genes in human hair follicles.
5 citations
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October 2022 in “BMC genomics” Certain microRNAs are important for sheep hair follicle development and could help improve wool quality.
4 citations
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January 2018 in “Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology” The document concludes that hair follicles have a complex environment and our understanding of it is growing, but there are limitations when applying animal study findings to humans.
4 citations
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May 1998 in “PubMed” The Bsk mutation doesn't involve keratin gene recombination and its cause is unknown.
3 citations
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August 2022 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” A new strain of bacteria from the human skin can help prevent hair loss.
3 citations
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January 2019 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Google Trends is useful for aesthetic surgeons to improve marketing by tracking what and when people search for facial cosmetic procedures.
3 citations
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August 2018 in “Journal of Structural Biology” KAP8.1 protein is crucial for hair structure and interacts with keratin 85.
2 citations
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July 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” COVID-19 causes more taste, smell, hair, memory, and concentration issues than other respiratory infections.
2 citations
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May 2023 in “Plants” Allium hookeri extract may help promote hair growth and protect cells from damage.
2 citations
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August 2022 in “BMC veterinary research” Hair follicle stem cells from Arbas Cashmere goats can become fat, nerve, and liver cells.
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January 2019 in “Biomedical Journal of Scientific and Technical Research” Saw palmetto in hair products might reduce hair loss but can cause side effects.
1 citations
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September 2024 in “iScience” Disrupted sleep patterns from artificial light can slow hair growth and may lead to hair loss.
1 citations
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December 2023 in “Environmental pollution” Hair analysis shows infants and mothers in north-western Spain are exposed to environmental pollutants, with factors like diet and residence affecting pollutant levels.
1 citations
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February 2023 in “All Life” The research identified proteins that change as goat hair follicles begin to form, helping to understand how cashmere grows.
1 citations
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August 2021 Biomimetic dermal papilla spheres can help regenerate hair to some extent.
1 citations
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April 2008 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” Foxn1 is essential for hair pigmentation by directing pigment transfer to hair cells.
April 2026 in “Biomolecules” Squid ink melanin nanoparticles create a safe, long-lasting black hair dye that protects hair and offers UV protection.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Metal-organic frameworks can help heal wounds, reduce scars, and promote hair growth, but more research is needed.
July 2025 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular Cell Research” MicroRNA-22-3p hinders hair regrowth in male pattern baldness by affecting a specific protein.