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July 2009 in “Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes” Finasteride safely reduces excessive hair growth in women.
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August 2005 in “Anatomy and Embryology” Rat skin has a linear system of nerve fibers linked to hair follicles and muscles.
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April 2021 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” Homeopathy improved Acne Keloidalis Nuchae in a 14-year-old.
Henna extracts effectively fight fungi.
June 2017 in “Mechanisms of development” Hox genes control hair follicle stem cell regeneration in different body regions.
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November 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Injections are effective and safe for rejuvenating neck, chest, and hands.
May 2023 in “Animal Reproduction Update” High levels of cortisol in hair show long-term stress which can lower fertility in animals.
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October 2007 in “Biomaterials” Keratin from human hair helps nerves heal faster.
January 2025 in “Clinical Dermatology Review” Trichoscopy helps accurately diagnose Netherton syndrome, often mistaken for atopic dermatitis.
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September 2013 in “Tissue engineering. Part A” Hair follicle stem cells can become motor neurons and reduce muscle loss after nerve injury.
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July 2011 in “Scientific Reports” Changes in the HR gene have influenced hair growth and may lead to hair loss conditions in humans.
March 2025 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” Ultrasonic microneedles improve hair regrowth treatment effectiveness without side effects.
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September 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Researchers found a new mutation in the HR gene causing hair loss and skin bumps in a Pakistani family.
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January 2015 in “Case reports in endocrinology” The document concludes that HAIR-AN syndrome should be considered when a patient shows severe hyperandrogenism and insulin resistance after excluding tumors.
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January 2002 in “Dermatology” Hair pain is more common in women with hair loss, but it's not linked to the cause or severity of hair loss.
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July 2018 in “Current Pharmaceutical Design” HO-1 helps skin health and healing but can worsen melanoma; it's a potential treatment target for skin diseases.
The trichohyalin gene is located at chromosomal region 1q21 with other skin-related protein genes.
41 citations
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December 2008 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Trichoscopy can diagnose Netherton syndrome without pulling hairs.
June 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Nestin-expressing cells turn into a specific type of skin cell in hair follicles during development and in adults.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (NCCAH) can mimic PCOS and requires genetic testing for proper diagnosis and treatment.
August 2006 in “Experimental dermatology” Human scalp hair follicles can produce and respond to several hormones, affecting hair growth and pigmentation.
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October 2021 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” Checking the chin, thighs, upper lip, or lower abdomen is enough to predict hirsutism.
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November 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Hair growth and health are influenced by stress and hormones.
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February 1998 in “Cellular Immunology” Hair growth phase in mice weakens certain immune responses.
May 2005 in “Zhonghua chuangshang guke zazhi” Human hair keratin can help nerve regeneration and is a promising material for nerve repair.
The naked mutation in mice causes hair loss and helps identify keratin genes.
47 citations
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August 2012 in “Cell Cycle” Stem cells in hair follicles can become neurons and other cells, especially in the upper part, useful for nerve repair.
5 citations
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July 1999 in “Journal of Anatomy” Methylene blue staining effectively highlights detailed nerve structures in rat fur.
October 2020 in “Tierärztliche Praxis. Ausgabe Grosstiere, Nutztiere” Cows moving from tie-stalls to free-stalls had fewer leg injuries but more stress and heel horn erosions.
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July 1999 in “Journal of Anatomy” Methylene blue staining effectively reveals detailed nerve structures in rat snouts.