7 citations
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November 2011 in “Skin Research and Technology” The study found a specific pattern of uneven melanin distribution on balding scalps that could help understand skin diseases caused by light exposure.
6 citations
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April 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CRISPR-based tools improve understanding and treatment of skin development and conditions.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Blocking IL-17 signaling can delay skin aging and improve skin and hair health.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The TRPV3 channel structure changes linked to severe itch and hyperkeratosis were identified using cryo-EM.
4 citations
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November 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Testosterone may worsen hair loss by affecting hair growth signals, while different prostaglandins can either hinder or promote hair growth.
3 citations
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February 2013 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” A 6-year-old boy developed excessive hair growth after taking diazoxide for low blood sugar.
61 citations
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May 2016 in “Scientific reports” The peptide IMT-P8 can effectively deliver proteins into the skin and cells for potential skin treatments.
16 citations
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January 2015 in “Genetics and Molecular Research” The research helps improve wool quality and aids human hair research.
34 citations
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June 2020 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Frontal fibrosing alopecia is linked to increased immune system activity and reduced stem cells, suggesting early treatment targeting this pathway might prevent hair follicle damage.
Skin changes throughout life, from development before birth to aging effects like wrinkles, influenced by both genetics and environment.
51 citations
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January 1989 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Men with male-pattern baldness have more androgen receptors in their scalp's oil glands, which may contribute to hair loss.
7 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Vitamin A may influence hair loss conditions like alopecia, but more research is needed to understand how.
11 citations
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August 1997 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” Many potential alopecia treatments need more testing to confirm they promote acceptable hair growth with minimal side effects.
31 citations
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May 2008 in “Drug Discovery Today: Disease Mechanisms” Different hair growth problems are caused by genetic issues or changes in hair growth cycles, and new treatments are being developed.
2 citations
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January 2020 in “American Journal of Clinical Research and Reviews” All skin diseases might start in hair follicles.
14 citations
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September 2018 in “Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences” Rex rabbits' hair follicles develop dynamically in the first 8 weeks, with key genes and proteins changing over time.
8 citations
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January 2017 in “Stem Cells International” A protein called sFRP4 from skin cells stops the development of pigment-producing cells in hair.
38 citations
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September 2014 in “Cell and Tissue Research” The hair follicle infundibulum plays a key role in skin health and disease, and understanding it better could lead to new skin disease treatments.
September 2024 in “Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council” As women age, hair follicles decrease in number and hair width tends to reduce.
September 2023 in “Frontiers in medicine” The mTOR signaling pathway is crucial for hair health and targeting it may lead to new hair loss treatments.
May 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Age-related hair loss is linked to the decline and dysfunction of hair follicle stem cells.
February 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Key genes influencing sheep hair follicle development were identified, aiding wool breeding and understanding human hair conditions.
185 citations
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August 2005 in “Autoimmunity Reviews” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss due to the immune system attacking hair follicles, often influenced by genetics and stress.
13 citations
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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.
127 citations
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March 2016 in “PLoS ONE” Key genes and pathways crucial for hair follicle development in cashmere goats were identified, aiding fleece production improvement.
14 citations
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December 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Aging causes changes in the scalp that can affect hair growth and lead to older-looking hair in women.
4 citations
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November 2017 in “Scientific Reports” The research provides a gene-based framework for hair biology, highlighting the Hippo pathway's importance and suggesting links between hair disorders, cancer pathways, and the immune system.
January 2023 in “Open Life Sciences” VEGFR-2 activation is likely involved in hair follicle growth, survival, and development.
12 citations
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December 2020 in “Archives animal breeding/Archiv für Tierzucht” EDA and EDAR are important for hair follicle development in cashmere goats and affect other related genes.
February 2026 in “Journal of Integrative Neuroscience” NGF-modified hair follicle stem cells may help treat Alzheimer's by improving brain function and reducing harmful proteins.