14 citations
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January 2020 in “PloS one” Timing of light therapy affects horse coat growth, with photoperiod being crucial.
11 citations
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January 2004 in “Exogenous dermatology” Outside factors like grooming, chemicals, and the environment can damage hair and cause disorders.
10 citations
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December 2021 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” The research identified genes that explain why some sheep have curly wool and others have straight wool.
10 citations
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April 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Small changes in hair restoration surgery, like using special stitches and careful graft placement, can improve results and teamwork.
6 citations
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February 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” Hair follicle regeneration is possible but challenging, especially in humans, due to the need for specific cells and a better understanding of how they signal growth.
6 citations
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April 1996 in “Journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry/The journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry” TGF-alpha is present in sheep and ferret skin and may affect hair growth without directly stimulating cell proliferation.
3 citations
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April 1990 in “Archives of dermatology” The book reveals diverse patterns of hair growth in different species and advancements in hair and alopecia research.
2 citations
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January 2014 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” New treatments for hair growth disorders are needed due to limited current options and complex hair follicle biology.
Afro-textured hair is more fragile and prone to certain scalp conditions, requiring careful treatment and more research for effective management.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “Middle East Journal of Science” Permanent hair dyes use chemicals that react with hydrogen peroxide to create color.
Understanding hair surface properties is key for effective hair care products.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Hair follicles are important for drug delivery through the skin, but better methods are needed to understand and improve this process.
1 citations
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January 2010 in “Springer eBooks” Certain micronutrients may improve hair and nail health, but more research is needed to confirm their benefits.
September 2025 in “Journal of Dermatology Research Reviews & Reports” Rigenera® effectively improves hair condition in Androgenetic Alopecia, and HairMetrix® tracks progress well.
September 2025 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” Targeting hair follicles can effectively promote hair growth and treat hair disorders.
May 2025 in “Animal Bioscience” Inhibiting prolactin reduces hair follicle activation in cashmere goats.
January 2023 in “Han'gug mi'saengmul saengmyeong gong haghoeji/Han-guk misaengmul saengmyeong gonghak hoeji” NOC-4 extract promotes black hair and hair growth effectively.
January 2022 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” Uncombable hair syndrome causes frizzy hair and can affect the nervous system, eyes, and ears, often co-occurring with other hair, skin, nail, and teeth conditions, and is linked to three specific gene mutations.
Human hair keratins can be turned into useful 3D biomedical scaffolds through a freeze-thaw process.
February 2019 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The gene Prss53 affects hair shape and bone development in rabbits.
May 2017 in “Journal of microscopy and ultrastructure” Water quality affects mineral content in hair, and coconut oil can protect against damage.
January 2011 in “Springer eBooks” Eating a balanced diet with the right vitamins and minerals is important for healthy hair, but too many supplements can be harmful.
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March 2010 in “Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology” MicroRNAs are crucial in controlling cell signaling, affecting cancer and tissue regeneration.
20 citations
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June 2014 in “BMC genomics” Poplar seed hairs grow from the placenta at the ovary base, with endoreduplication playing a key role in their development, and share similar cellulose synthesis processes with cotton fibers.
11 citations
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October 2020 in “Plant biotechnology journal” Overexpressing SIMK in alfalfa boosts root hair growth, nodule clustering, and shoot biomass.
8 citations
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June 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Exosomes from umbilical cord cells fix hearing loss and damaged ear hair cells in mice.
2 citations
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August 2024 in “Animal Bioscience” m6A-circHECA may affect cashmere goat hair growth and is possibly controlled by gene promoter methylation.
80 citations
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April 2011 in “Plant physiology” White lupin uses specific genes to grow root hairs and access phosphorus when it's scarce.
13 citations
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September 2011 in “Archives of dermatology” A patient with steroid sulfatase deficiency had a unique hair pattern and a brain malformation not previously linked to the condition.
2 citations
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December 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The SYP123-VAMP727 complex is important for transporting materials that harden the root hair shank in Arabidopsis.