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January 2004 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A second domain of high sulfur KAP genes on chromosome 21q23 is crucial for hair structure.
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November 2006 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Prolactin slows down hair growth in mice.
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June 2012 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Low-level laser treatment helped rats regrow hair faster after chemotherapy.
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March 2016 in “Toxicologic pathology” Dogs could be good models for studying human hair growth and hair loss.
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December 2014 in “PLoS ONE” A mutation in the iRhom2 gene causes hairless mice due to abnormal hair follicle development.
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March 2020 in “PloS one” α-parvin is necessary for skin and hair growth and for the correct orientation of skin cells.
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June 2020 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” Activating TRPV4 in skin cells helps regrow hair in mice, possibly offering a treatment for hair loss.
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March 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Seasonal changes affect gene activity linked to hair growth in Angora goats, influencing mohair quality.
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August 2023 in “Nature communications” Hdac1 and Hdac2 help maintain and protect the cells that control hair growth.
June 2025 in “Universal library of medical and health sciences.” External factors like pollution, stress, and poor nutrition can negatively affect hair growth.
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October 2003 in “Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics” Hair color loss can indicate the effectiveness of a drug targeting the KIT protein in mice and humans.
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January 2015 in “Genetics and molecular research” The transition from growth to regression in Cashmere goat hair follicles involves changes in expression of genes related to keratin and cell differentiation.
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January 2017 in “Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology” Hair can't be reliably repaired once damaged; prevention and proper product use are key to maintaining hair health.
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September 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The document provides a method to classify human hair growth stages using a model with human scalp on mice, aiming to standardize hair research.
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July 1991 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Understanding hair follicle anatomy helps diagnose hair disorders.
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April 1998 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair regrowth, while treatments for alopecia areata have varying success and continuous treatment is necessary.
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July 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Ruby laser pulses best destroy hair follicles during the growth phase and effectiveness varies with laser intensity; melanin is key for targeting, and timing treatments can improve results.
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April 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair shedding is an active process that could be targeted to treat hair loss.
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January 2003 in “The FASEB Journal” Follistatin helps hair growth and cycling, while activin prevents it.
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October 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) increases the number of new hair follicles and speeds up hair formation.
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November 2013 in “Development” Keratin 79 marks a new group of cells that are key for creating and repairing the hair follicle's structure.