May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Hidradenitis suppurativa tunnels have different microenvironments, suggesting targeted treatments could be more effective.
66 citations
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June 2004 in “Biophysical Journal” Hard α-keratin in hair has a unique, nonordered structure, different from other fibers.
June 2026 in “BMC Biotechnology” The new model mimics hair loss and helps test treatments.
Researchers developed a method to create artificial hair follicles that may help with hair loss treatment and research.
October 2023 in “Acta Medica Nicomedia” Hirsutism greatly lowers the quality of life for Turkish women.
3 citations
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December 2022 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” HSPGs help control stem cell behavior, affecting hair growth and offering a target for hair loss treatments.
3 citations
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March 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” A mutation in the hairless gene speeds up severe itchy skin in mice on a special diet.
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May 2000 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The hedgehog signaling pathway is crucial for hair growth but not for the initial creation of hair follicles.
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June 2004 in “Human molecular genetics online/Human molecular genetics” The HCR gene contributes to psoriasis risk.
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September 2010 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics - Part A” A Turkish family with sparse hair and eyebrow loss has a mutation in the U2HR gene linked to Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 3D ultrasound can detect hair follicle changes and disease phases in alopecia areata.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers successfully used nude mice to study human hair growth, which could help with future hair research.
3 citations
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August 2023 in “Biophysical Journal” Mitochondrial activity varies in cells before they stop growing, affecting their growth potential.
May 2024 in “Frontiers in medicine” A genetic mutation in the LIPH gene causes tightly curled hair that stops growing in some Japanese individuals.
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December 1987 in “Fertility and sterility” The vellus index is a simple, quick, and reliable method to assess and monitor hair growth, especially in hirsutism.
16 citations
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November 2020 in “In Vitro Cellular & Developmental Biology - Animal” Microfollicles can effectively model human hair follicles for research and testing.
3 citations
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April 2010 in “Endocrinology” The mouse model suggests male pattern baldness may be due to an enzyme increasing DHT and higher androgen receptor levels in hair follicles.
3 citations
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February 2000 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The document concludes that hair restoration has improved with follicular unit transplantation, making it more scientific and precise.
February 2026 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Hair cortisol concentration partly reflects HPA axis regulation but doesn't capture all its complexities.
2 citations
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December 1999 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Achieving original hair density with transplants is unrealistic; skilled practitioners are essential for the best results.
2 citations
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February 2023 in “Transgenic Research” The E2 protein affects gene activity in hair follicles of mice.
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new one-step test can quickly identify skin cancer during surgery.
September 2024 in “Annals of Dermatology” A new diagnostic model can help better diagnose and understand Alopecia Areata.
5 citations
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April 2024 in “Biology” Improving human hair follicle models is crucial for better hair loss treatments.
3 citations
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November 2022 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” New models predict male pattern baldness better than old ones but still need improvement.
5 citations
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September 2000 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Lower hairlines using the rule of thirds can be used in hair transplants due to improved techniques.
September 2023 in “Plant journal” A protein called GIS3 is important for the growth of root hairs in Arabidopsis by controlling two genes with the help of certain growth signals.
109 citations
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April 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” HGF/SF injections can stimulate hair growth and increase hair follicle size in mice.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Hair follicle systems are being engineered to better mimic natural hair follicles for studying hair disorders and testing treatments.
February 2019 in “Obstetrics and gynaecology cases - reviews” Women with excessive hair growth tend to have shorter index and ring fingers compared to others.