January 2012 in “The Journal of Practical Medicine” Chinese Han individuals have fewer hair follicles and hairs than Caucasians and Africans.
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April 2005 in “Mechanisms of development” Mice with too much Claudin-6 have skin barrier problems and abnormal hair growth.
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January 2010 in “Biological and medical physics series” The book was the first to focus on the biophysical properties of hair.
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August 1980 in “Acs Symposium Series” Hair increases in size when it absorbs water, and treatments like bleaching affect how much water it can take in.
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December 1983 in “Developmental Biology” EGF receptors are crucial for skin cell growth and decrease with age.
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December 1983 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Major histocompatibility antigens are found in specific skin cells and structures, but not in sweat glands.
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March 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Healthy mitochondria in skin cells are essential for proper hair growth and skin cell interaction in mice.
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April 2009 in “Journal of comparative neurology” P2X3-IR fibers are widespread in rat skin and likely help detect pain.
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May 2007 in “Archives of dermatological research” Diphencyprone treatment increases CD8 lymphocytes in the scalp, which is associated with hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
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July 2010 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Older people's hair becomes less shiny because it gets more uneven and curved.
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January 2021 in “Plants” High energy boosts root hair growth in plants, while low energy stops it.
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January 1995 in “Archives of dermatological research” OCT binds strongly to hair sheath cells and may affect skin and hair growth with fewer side effects than vitamin D3.
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February 2019 in “Zoology” Lustre mutant sheep have normal hair structure and proteins but differ in felting properties.
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July 2003 in “PubMed” The research found a way to measure hair surface changes by analyzing how light reflects off of it, and determined hair cuticle angles vary by hair length and color.
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December 1975 in “PubMed” ALP and ACP have different roles in dog skin, with ALP aiding growth and maintenance, and ACP involved in breakdown processes.
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January 2016 in “Asian-Australasian journal of animal sciences” The protein Gnαs is found more in black mice than white mice and may influence their coat color.
Baricitinib therapy helped many patients with severe alopecia regrow hair after 52 weeks.
The research identified key molecules that help hair matrix and dermal papilla cells communicate and influence hair growth in cashmere goats.
April 2023 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Lentiginous melanoma is most common on the face, especially the nose, cheek, and pre-auricular areas, with men more likely to have it on the scalp, ears, upper back, and trapezius, and women on the cheek and anterior arm. Sun damage is a key factor in its formation.
March 2012 in “Korean Journal of Microscopy” Quantum dot nanoparticles can penetrate skin and reach sebocytes through hair follicles.
November 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” Dr. Bernard Cohen created a new system to classify hair loss using numbers and a detailed scalp map.
December 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Female pattern hair loss in Saudi women is linked to low iron and vitamin D levels.
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March 2022 in “Forensic Toxicology” Micro-segmental hair analysis helps detect drug use patterns and estimate drug consumption days.
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January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” FAPD is a possible diagnosis for hair loss in patients of color and requires multiple evaluations for accurate diagnosis.
September 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Younger people are at a higher risk for Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution than previously thought, with common symptoms and possible involvement of mast cells in its development.
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January 2010 in “International journal of trichology” Trichoscopy can diagnose monilethrix, a genetic hair defect causing hair thinning and loss.
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February 2000 in “Archives of dermatology” Some people with pattern hair loss may also have scalp inflammation and scarring similar to lichen planopilaris.
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November 2021 in “Lupus Science & Medicine” Black patients with discoid lupus erythematosus have more severe skin damage and higher chances of dyspigmentation, scalp, and ear involvement.
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June 2017 in “Journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Researchers developed a nanomedicine for acne treatment that delivers medication with less irritation and is non-irritating for oily skin.
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January 1985 in “ACTA HISTOCHEMICA ET CYTOCHEMICA” Tumor cells in calcifying epithelioma of Malherbe resemble hair follicle cells.