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August 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Two patients with the same genetic mutation had both blistering skin and easily pulled out hair.
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February 2013 in “InTech eBooks” Genetic mutations cause various hair diseases, and whole genome sequencing may reveal more about these conditions.
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September 2011 in “Acta biomaterialia” Protein composition greatly affects the function of keratin biomaterials.
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November 2021 in “ACS applied nano materials” Keratin-associated protein nanoparticles from human hair may help stop bleeding quickly and safely.
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January 2019 in “Applied clinical research, clinical trials and regulatory affairs” Different countries have regulations to ensure the safety of hair care products, with some recalling hair straighteners due to high formaldehyde.
June 2022 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology” The polyherbal hair oil with Vitamin B7 may increase hair growth, reduce hair loss, and protect against dandruff.
K15 and Id3 are important in hair follicle regeneration, with K15 increasing in early stages and Id3 responding later.
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January 1987 in “Electrophoresis” Human head hair proteins can be typed into eight distinct patterns, useful for genetic and forensic investigations.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Citric acid strengthens and improves damaged hair.
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January 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document explains the genetic causes and characteristics of inherited hair disorders.
January 2014 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” Researchers developed a method to identify animal fibers in textiles, which works on processed and blended materials.
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September 2022 in “Frontiers in genetics” Different proteins are linked to the varying thickness of sheep and goat hair types.
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December 2003 in “Gene” The ovine Hoxc-13 gene is crucial for hair formation and may have other skin functions.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking certain proteins can significantly regrow hair in severe alopecia areata.
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March 2004 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” GPRC5D is linked to the formation of hair, nails, and certain tongue areas.
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October 1994 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” The new antibody, TYHF-1, specifically targets certain hair-related structures.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Oral minoxidil improved hair thickness in a person with monilethrix.
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July 2016 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing hair loss patterns in dogs.
Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing hair loss patterns in dogs.
12 citations
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August 2007 in “Human Molecular Genetics” Lymphotoxin-β is crucial for proper skin development in embryos.
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December 2020 in “Mammalian genome” Harlequin mutant mice have hair loss due to low AIF protein levels and retroviral element activity.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Deleting the Hoxc13 gene in frogs shows its crucial role in developing skin structures similar to hair.
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March 2000 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Dogs have a skin condition like human pseudopelade, causing hair loss that doesn't improve with treatment.
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November 2010 in “Journal of molecular medicine” FoxN1 gene is essential for proper thymus structure and preventing hair loss.
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January 2008 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Monilethrix, a genetic hair disorder causing fragile hair, affects three generations in a family.
January 2012 in “eScholarship (California Digital Library)” Hair and nails contain stable RNA, useful for personalized medicine and screening.
3 citations
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January 2004 in “Journal of Wildlife Diseases” A deer fawn in South Dakota was the first cervid found with congenital hypotrichosis, a condition causing sparse or missing hair.
A white-tailed deer fawn in South Dakota was the first cervid found with congenital hypotrichosis, a condition causing sparse or missing hair.
41 citations
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January 2014 in “Annals of Dermatology” Dermoscopic examination helps diagnose different types of hair loss conditions by showing specific patterns.
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July 2004 in “Journal of experimental zoology. Part B, Molecular and developmental evolution” Reptilian scales, feathers, and hairs evolved from changes in skin cell interactions.