Human hair keratins can self-assemble and support cell growth, useful for biomedical applications.
October 2015 in “Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair straightening changes hair structure and can cause damage if done wrong, but improvements in the methods are expected to continue.
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July 2015 in “Journal of Molecular Biology” The document concludes that for hair and feather growth, it's better to target the environment around stem cells than the cells themselves.
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January 2010 in “The anatomical record” Most dogs have hair whorls on their chest and limbs, with shelter dogs and short-haired dogs having more chest whorls.
September 2025 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” Targeting hair follicles can effectively promote hair growth and treat hair disorders.
September 2022 in “Canadian journal of animal science” Certain gene variations are linked to the thickness of cashmere goat hair.
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September 2012 in “Journal of animal physiology and animal nutrition” Higher protein diets with DL-methionine improve mink hair growth and fur quality.
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January 2005 in “BioEssays” Hair follicle development is controlled by interactions between skin tissues and specific molecular signals.
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January 2013 in “Journal of Biological Macromolecules” A new method effectively separates keratin-associated proteins and keratin from human hair.
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April 2008 in “Acta materialia” Different ethnicities and treatments affect human hair strength and structure.
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September 2010 in “Journal of dermatological science” Bone marrow and umbilical cord stem cells can help grow new hair.
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March 2017 in “ACS biomaterials science & engineering” Hair follicles are valuable for regenerative medicine and wound healing.
13 citations
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March 2020 in “Genes” Disrupting the FGF5 gene in rabbits leads to longer hair by extending the hair growth phase.
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January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Photobiomodulation is an effective and safe treatment for increasing hair growth in people with hair loss.
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April 2020 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Beard hair transplantation is generally satisfying, requires 250-800 grafts, uses FUE to avoid scars, needs careful planning, has some risks, and hair regrowth starts after 4-6 months.
5 citations
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February 2010 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” The document concludes that understanding hair loss and considering medical treatments like minoxidil and finasteride before surgery is important, especially for young patients with rapid hair loss, and that hairline design varies among different ethnicities.
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November 1959 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Hair and wool have complex microscopic structures with microfibrils and varying cystine content.
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March 2012 in “European journal of wildlife research” Wire brush snares are best for collecting Eurasian Lynx hair for DNA analysis.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Different types of alopecia cause hair loss due to immune system issues, with some allowing regrowth and others causing permanent loss.
August 2013 in “Pharmacy Today” Viviscal may modestly improve hair loss in women without adverse effects.
March 2015 in “Zagazig University Medical Journal” Damage to hair follicle stem cells may cause permanent hair loss and scarring in PCA.
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April 2020 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Asian hair is generally straight and thick, with unique disorders and properties, and more research is needed to understand it fully.
January 2026 in “Animal Advances” Genes linked to coat color and fiber length in Chinese goats were identified.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Aging significantly affects the hair and scalp of nonbalding Caucasian women, with changes that differ from male pattern baldness.
January 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that different types of hair loss have specific treatments, and early diagnosis is crucial for preventing permanent hair loss.
Scarring alopecia, a type of hair loss, is most common in females under 35, often caused by discoid lupus erythematosus and pseudopelade of Brocq. Skin punch biopsy and histopathology are key to identifying its cause.
January 2026 in “Saudi Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences” Gel D shows promise as a natural hair care solution for traction alopecia.
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July 2018 in “ACS biomaterials science & engineering” Bleaching and combing damage hair's surface and mechanical properties.
26 citations
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May 2013 in “Marine Drugs” Ishige sinicola, a type of seaweed, may help hair grow by blocking a hair loss-related enzyme and boosting important cell growth.
51 citations
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July 2013 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” Compounds from Polygonum multiflorum root, especially a new one, can boost hair growth more effectively than common treatments.