8 citations
,
January 2020 Alopecia areata causes patchy hair loss, and certain hair features can suggest its presence.
7 citations
,
March 2022 in “Molecules” 5-Bromo-3,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde could potentially help hair growth by activating certain cell pathways and inhibiting others.
1 citations
,
January 2010 in “Biophysical journal” Hair fluorescence intensity can measure radiation exposure effectively.
May 2026 in “Materials Today Bio” The nanocomplex protects hair from UV damage and strengthens it.
14 citations
,
February 2007 in “The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery” A baby's toe was saved from serious damage by quickly removing a hair wrapped tightly around it.
1 citations
,
January 2016 in “Journal of stem cell research and medicine” Fat-derived stem cell therapies can potentially increase hair growth and thickness in people with hair loss.
1 citations
,
January 2016 in “Journal of stem cell research and medicine” Fat-derived stem cell therapies can potentially increase hair growth and thickness in people with hair loss.
36 citations
,
April 2016 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A substance called VIP might protect hair follicles from being attacked by the immune system, and problems with VIP signaling could lead to hair loss in alopecia areata.
119 citations
,
November 1969 in “Journal of Ultrastructure Research” Macrophages help break down collagen around hair follicles during hair growth.
29 citations
,
April 2011 in “Journal of Microscopy” The modified osmium method improves hair cortex staining for better visualization.
21 citations
,
April 1982 in “Genetics Research” Mice with the naked gene have missing or abnormal hair cells.
June 2023 in “Dermatopathology” A woman had a unique skin growth with hair follicle, oil glands, fat cells, spindle cells, and nerve fibers.
277 citations
,
June 2003 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” Epithelial-mesenchymal interactions control hair growth cycles through specific molecular signals.
136 citations
,
July 2014 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” FGF5 gene mutations cause unusually long eyelashes by affecting hair growth regulation.
129 citations
,
October 2017 in “BMC Genomics” The study improved understanding of gene roles in cashmere goat hair growth, aiding future cashmere production.
120 citations
,
November 2014 in “Biological Reviews” The telogen phase of hair growth is active and important for preparing hair follicles for regeneration, not just a resting stage.
98 citations
,
November 1999 in “Dermatology Online Journal” IGF-1 can boost hair growth by promoting cell growth and preventing cell death.
85 citations
,
October 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Curly hair shape is due to uneven growth patterns in the hair follicle.
57 citations
,
August 1999 in “Archives of dermatology” Hair follicles grow hair and release it through the skin.
54 citations
,
January 2013 in “Journal of Biological Macromolecules” A new method effectively separates keratin-associated proteins and keratin from human hair.
45 citations
,
January 2010 in “Forensic science international” Neonatal hair can help determine drug exposure during pregnancy.
42 citations
,
April 2008 in “Acta materialia” Different ethnicities and treatments affect human hair strength and structure.
42 citations
,
January 2005 in “Applied spectroscopy” Hair from breast cancer patients shows changes in structure and composition, and a test using these changes detected cancer but also falsely identified some healthy samples as cancerous.
33 citations
,
July 2007 in “Journal of cell science” Miz1 is essential for proper hair structure and growth.
30 citations
,
March 2017 in “ACS biomaterials science & engineering” Hair follicles are valuable for regenerative medicine and wound healing.
30 citations
,
May 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Intermediate hair follicles are a better model for studying hair growth and testing hair loss treatments.
25 citations
,
August 2017 in “Animal Biotechnology” Researchers found that certain RNA molecules might play a role in the growth of Cashmere goat hair.
24 citations
,
January 2006 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Finasteride reverses early hair loss and promotes growth.
23 citations
,
January 2018 in “BMC genomics” Vimentin is involved in regulating the hair growth cycle in Inner Mongolian Cashmere goats.
23 citations
,
June 2014 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Glyoxylic acid is a safer alternative to formaldehyde for hair straightening and effectively changes hair structure.