45 citations
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March 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new protein, mK6irs, is found in specific hair layers and may help understand hair growth and diseases.
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January 2022 in “Gene” Scientists found 53 keratin genes in yaks that are important for hair growth and share similarities with those in other animals.
5 citations
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July 2019 in “Investigational new drugs” TLR7-based compounds may help manage chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
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April 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Vitamin D3 is important for hair growth and protecting skin from damage caused by long-term sun exposure.
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May 2023 in “Marine Drugs” Marine-derived saccharides may help reduce aging effects on skin and hair by promoting cell growth and collagen production.
Androgenetic alopecia, or hair loss, is caused by a mix of genetics, hormones, and environment, where testosterone affects hair growth and causes hair to become smaller and grow for a shorter time.
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May 2020 in “Cureus” The conclusion is that treatments for Telogen Effluvium exist, but standard treatment guidelines are needed.
40 citations
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May 2005 in “Journal of Cell Science” Truncated LTBP-1 disrupts TGF-β signaling, affecting hair growth.
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March 2016 in “Cosmetics” Telogen Effluvium is a condition causing excessive hair loss due to stress, illness, drugs, or hormonal changes, and can be treated with specific products or naturally resolves after 3-4 years.
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December 2020 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Epidermal stem cells create and maintain skin structures like hair and nails through specific signaling pathways and vary by location and function.
12 citations
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August 2022 in “Biochemical Journal” Different types of cell death affect skin health and inflammation, and understanding them could improve treatments for skin diseases.
4 citations
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May 2025 in “Cells” miR-370-3p slows sheep hair cell growth by blocking SMAD4.
November 2023 in “Translational Medicine Communications” Derinat may improve hair growth and quality of life in hair loss patients by reducing oxidative stress.
July 2022 in “Conjeturas” Androgens play a key role in causing alopecia by changing the hair growth cycle.
87 citations
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September 2012 in “Journal of Cell Science” Keratins are crucial for tissue strength, and mutations in keratin genes can lead to various diseases, highlighting the need for targeted therapies.
130 citations
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March 2014 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Epidermal Wnt/β-catenin signaling controls fat cell formation and hair growth.
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September 2013 in “Journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry/The journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry” Matriptase is highly active in hair follicles and sebaceous glands, especially during hair growth phases.
1 citations
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June 2018 in “World rabbit science” Different miRNAs in Rex rabbit skin affect cell processes and hair growth.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” New biological pathways and potential treatment targets for male pattern baldness were identified.
November 2023 in “Scientific Reports” A gene mutation in Lama3 is linked to a common type of hair loss.
28 citations
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February 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Keratoacanthoma changes as it grows, showing different hair follicle characteristics at each stage.
7 citations
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January 2023 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Caspases are enzymes important for both cell death and various non-lethal cell functions, affecting head development and hair growth, with different caspases playing specific roles.
January 2023 in “Springer eBooks” New understanding of hair loss could lead to better treatments.
April 2024 in “Archiv EuroMedica” Platelet-Rich Plasma therapy helps increase hair density and regrowth for some types of hair loss.
1 citations
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April 2024 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Microneedles combined with conventional therapies show promise in treating alopecia areata.
June 2023 in “Journal of General Procedural Dermatology and Venereology Indonesia” Older, overweight women with children and a family history of hair loss are more likely to experience female pattern hair loss.
56 citations
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April 2019 in “The Plant Journal” Cyclic nucleotide-gated channels are crucial for proper root hair growth and calcium balance in plants.
14 citations
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January 2012 in “Proteins” Electrostatic interactions mainly stabilize the binding of peptides to hair keratin.
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February 2025 in “Cell Systems” Engineered bacteria can deliver antioxidants to protect skin.
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December 2023 Hair grows in cycles and changes with age, starting from fetal development.