March 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Vigorous rubbing of herbal powder on the scalp caused hair damage and loss.
January 2012 in “CINECA IRIS Institutial Research Information System (University of Genoa)” Hair cortisol reliably indicates stress in rabbits.
The ProScope HR is an effective, user-friendly, and affordable tool for diagnosing hair loss.
January 2020 in “Archives of Pharmacy Practice” Hibiscus leaf extract may help hair grow better than flower extract.
5 citations
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December 2023 in “Current Biology” A feedback loop between LRH and RSL4 controls root hair growth in Arabidopsis.
5 citations
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January 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Hair follicles could be used to noninvasively monitor our body's internal clock and help identify risks for related diseases.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Human hair follicles can be used to create heart muscle cells.
72 citations
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February 1990 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” Hair analysis can track haloperidol dosage history.
3 citations
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March 2009 in “Hirosaki University Repository for Academic Resources (Hirosaki University)” Hirosaki hairless rats have sparse, twisted hair due to missing hair keratin genes.
RNA-based treatments show promise for managing Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome.
68 citations
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April 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Trichohyalin-like proteins are essential for the development of skin structures like hair, nails, and feathers.
May 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A potential treatment for atopic dermatitis could be to increase PADI1 expression to improve skin barrier function.
68 citations
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February 2011 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” Keratin films from human hair can potentially replace human nail plates for drug testing.
July 2025 in “Clinical Case Reports” A new genetic mutation in the TRPS1 gene causes Trichorhinophalangeal Syndrome, leading to specific hair, dental, and bone issues.
36 citations
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October 2000 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A different gene near the hairless gene on chromosome 8p21 causes a rare hair loss condition in a German family.
July 2015 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” 18 citations
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September 1994 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Localized trichorrhexis nodosa is a hair condition where hair becomes fragile and breaks easily due to damage.
47 citations
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May 1994 in “Experimental Brain Research” The mystacial pad's innervation in adult rats is more complex than previously thought.
20 citations
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October 1995 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Gene Structure and Expression” hHb1, hHb3, and hHb6 mRNAs start expressing at the same time in hair follicles.
34 citations
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January 2016 in “Analytical Chemistry” A new method can quickly and accurately detect drugs in hair.
3 citations
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March 2010 in “Dermatologica Sinica” A Taiwanese patient had hair loss and skin bumps without the usual gene mutation, suggesting other genetic factors might be involved.
December 2022 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” HtrA2 activity is crucial for normal hair growth by regulating fat cell development.
January 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Genetic testing is crucial for diagnosing rare hair loss disorders.
2 citations
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July 2021 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” CTHRC1 helps hair grow back, and plantar dermis mixture boosts it.
December 2023 in “Forensic science international. Genetics” The RapidHIT ID system can effectively get DNA profiles from hair roots with enough cells.
2 citations
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January 2016 Rat hair follicle stem cells can be successfully cultured and may be useful for creating tissue-engineered hair, vessels, and skin.
37 citations
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January 1993 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 27 citations
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July 1993 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” 107 citations
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March 2014 in “BoneKEy Reports” Mutations in the vitamin D receptor cause hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets, leading to poor bone health and requiring high calcium doses for treatment.
12 citations
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January 2001 in “Der Hautarzt” Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome causes hair, facial, and bone issues, with no specific treatment beyond gentle care.