124 citations
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July 1997 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Overexpressing a specific enzyme in mice causes hair loss and female infertility.
75 citations
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September 2015 in “Acta biomaterialia” Alkylation of human hair keratin allows for adjustable drug release rates in hydrogels for medical use.
54 citations
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January 2009 in “Development” β-catenin, Shh, and Bmp signaling control hair follicle development.
53 citations
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July 2016 in “Cosmetics” Future hair cosmetics will be safer and more effective.
36 citations
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October 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Betacellulin helps blood vessel growth in wounds but delays hair growth.
26 citations
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July 2019 in “Dermatology and Therapy” The conclusion is that genetic testing is important for diagnosing and treating various genetic hair disorders.
25 citations
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May 2019 in “Cosmetics” 18-MEA and cationic surfactants can restore and maintain hair's hydrophobic nature, improving its beauty and feel.
24 citations
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August 2022 in “Immunity” Type 2 immunity helps control mite growth in hair follicles, preventing damage.
22 citations
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May 2019 in “Animals” High hair cortisol levels indicate stress in cows due to poor shelter conditions and health issues.
22 citations
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January 2017 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” The hydrogels help harvest cells while preserving their mechanical memory, which could improve wound healing.
21 citations
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January 2020 in “Conservation Physiology” Hair follicles increase hair cortisol levels, so consistent hair collection methods are important.
17 citations
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May 2019 in “Molecules” These temporary hair dyes may be harmful to human health.
15 citations
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August 2020 in “Analytical chemistry” Hair lipids do not protect against humidity.
15 citations
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June 2015 in “PLoS ONE” Thymosin beta-4 promotes hair growth in mice.
13 citations
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May 2021 in “FASEB bioAdvances” Plant-based products can improve hair and skin health without harmful side effects.
11 citations
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November 2023 in “Journal of Advanced Research” Activating ALDH2 can boost hair growth.
11 citations
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June 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Melatonin helps goat hair stem cells grow and maintain their ability to become different cell types.
7 citations
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July 2024 in “Animals” The Shh gene controls cell growth and death in cashmere goat hair follicles, affecting hair growth.
7 citations
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December 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” Natural products like plant extracts can help promote hair growth and could be used to treat hair loss.
5 citations
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December 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hedgehog signaling in certain cells is crucial for hair growth during wound healing.
4 citations
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February 2025 in “Endokrynologia Polska” Provide individualized, supportive care for transgender and non-binary adolescents to improve their well-being.
4 citations
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August 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain genes influence the direction of hair whorls on the scalp.
3 citations
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June 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Hair follicle-derived melanocyte transplant could effectively treat vitiligo by restoring skin color.
3 citations
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December 1997 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” Pediatricians should advise sexually active teens on safe sex and STD prevention, and discuss contraceptive options and their side effects.
2 citations
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August 2023 in “Marine drugs” Collagen from tilapia scales may improve hair and skin health by reducing stress and inflammation and encouraging hair growth.
2 citations
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July 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” BFNB could be a promising treatment for hair growth.
2 citations
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February 2021 in “Case reports in dermatological medicine” The new topical botanical formulation significantly regrew hair in all five patients without side effects.
1 citations
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May 2016 in “Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation” Exotic lice infest 45% of California mule deer, with younger and selenium-deficient deer more vulnerable.
Hair shaft characteristics can affect mitochondrial DNA metrics, but more research is needed.
February 2026 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” Regenerative aesthetic medicine aims to restore tissue function, but needs more consistent evidence and standardized practices.