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November 2000 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” PAD3 plays a key role in hair and skin protein structure and may be linked to skin diseases.
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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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November 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Different melanocyte types in hair follicles either survive or die during the catagen phase.
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March 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Home-use lasers and IPL devices are unlikely to directly cause paradoxical hair growth; it may be linked to inflammation or hormonal issues.
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January 2021 in “PubMed” Botulinum toxin type A injections may help treat hidradenitis suppurativa.
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September 2004 in “Experimental Dermatology” MC-1R is present in skin cells and may help reduce inflammation.
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May 2023 in “PubMed” A certain type of skin cell, marked by EGFR, produces a lot of IGF1 and helps hair follicles grow back faster.
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” A woman's hair grew back after treatment for a rare hair loss caused by proton therapy.
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June 2010 in “Experimental Dermatology” Lower MC2R expression may contribute to alopecia areata.
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January 2019 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” Home-use light devices can significantly reduce hair but are less effective on very dark skin and slower than professional devices.
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October 2006 Matriptase imbalance contributes to cancer development and spread.
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February 1997 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The enzyme type 1 5α-reductase is more active in the hair follicle's lower part than in the skin's outer layer.
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July 2001 in “PubMed” A new type of pachyonychia congenita may exist, caused by a different keratin mutation.
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October 2020 in “Experimental dermatology” A specific type of skin cell creates an opening for hair to grow out, and problems with this process can lead to skin conditions.
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January 2004 DanGuiBoHyulTangGami-Bang helps hair growth but doesn't extend the growth period or affect hair follicle cells significantly.
1 citations
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September 2018 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A boy with GAPO syndrome had hair loss similar to male pattern baldness without hormone issues, possibly due to skin or blood vessel problems.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” 17β-estradiol may help hair growth by increasing cannabinoid receptor type 1.
Botulinum toxin type A reduces itch and inflammation from histamine and may help treat certain skin conditions and hair loss.
10 citations
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October 2014 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” Botulinum toxin type A injections improved hair growth and scalp health in a woman with radiation-induced hair loss.
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January 2011 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Laser hair removal is the most requested cosmetic procedure and has become a scientifically-based treatment suitable for all skin types.
174 citations
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November 2016 in “Cell stem cell” Different types of skin cells have unique genetic markers that affect how likely they are to spread cancer.
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May 2013 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Hair grows faster in the morning and is more vulnerable to damage from radiation due to the internal clock in hair follicle cells.
100 citations
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September 1999 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The study found that two enzymes linked to hair loss are located in different parts of the scalp, supporting a common treatment's effectiveness.
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February 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Keratoacanthoma and some squamous cell carcinomas are linked to hair follicles, while others are not.
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June 2005 in “Developmental dynamics” Runx3 helps determine hair shape.
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December 1997 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Rat dermal papilla cells have unique properties and interact differently with their environment compared to other skin cells.
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October 2021 in “Frontiers in Physiology” Lipocalin-Type Prostaglandin D2 Synthase (L-PGDS) is a protein that plays many roles in the body, including sleep regulation, pain management, food intake, and protection against harmful substances. It also affects fat metabolism, glucose intolerance, cell maturation, and is involved in various diseases like diabetes, cancer, and arthritis. It can influence sex organ development and embryonic cell differentiation, and its levels can be used as a diagnostic marker for certain conditions.
16 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mice without the IL-6 gene had more hair growth after injury due to higher activity of a related protein, Stat3.
14 citations
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March 2012 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” A low-power, fast laser safely reduces hair with minimal pain and few side effects.
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July 2004 in “Skinmed” Common types of non-scarring hair loss have various causes and treatments, but more effective solutions are needed.