12 citations
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July 2016 in “Forensic science international” The research found that postmortem root bands in hair are likely caused by the breakdown of a specific part of the hair's inner structure after death.
7 citations
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June 2017 in “Omics” The study developed a method to analyze ancient hair proteins using very small samples.
2 citations
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December 2023 in “Royal Society of Chemistry eBooks” Hair is a complex organ, and understanding its detailed structure and growth phases is crucial for analyzing substances within it.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” EMT plays a key role in skin fibrosis and offers new therapy targets.
May 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” KAP-depleted hair causes less immune response and is more biocompatible for implants.
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease affecting hair follicles and may harm heart health.
Keratin hydrogels from human hair show promise for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
May 2017 in “American Society of Health-System Pharmacists eBooks”
131 citations
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March 2004 in “The American journal of pathology” Modulating BMP activity changes the number, size, shape, and type of ectodermal organs.
40 citations
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November 2021 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” Adult spiny mice recover better from heart attacks than common lab mice.
22 citations
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May 2021 in “Nature Communications” Tissue stiffness affects hair follicle regeneration, and Twist1 is a key regulator.
22 citations
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December 2016 in “PloS one” A specific protein in chicken embryos links early skin layers to feather development.
16 citations
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December 2012 in “The Clinical Journal of Pain” Chronic scalp pain in trichodynia involves both body-wide and localized increased pain sensitivity.
13 citations
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December 2012 in “Cells” Targeting the actin cytoskeleton could improve skin healing and reduce scarring.
December 2025 in “Italian Journal of Anatomy and Embryology” Understanding embryologic layers improves skin disorder diagnosis and supports developing targeted therapies.
Polarized microscopy helps identify hair irregularities in genetic disorders.
PlacMA hydrogels from human placenta are versatile and useful for cell culture and tissue engineering.
January 2017 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” The congress showed that psychological therapy can help skin condition patients, social media affects acne stigma, education improves atopic dermatitis, and patient satisfaction in dermatology is high, especially with good doctor engagement.
98 citations
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July 2014 in “Trends in Molecular Medicine” Hair follicles are hormone-sensitive and involved in growth and other functions, with potential for new treatments, but more research is needed.
53 citations
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September 1999 in “The journal of cell biology/The Journal of cell biology” K16 can partially replace K14 but causes hair loss and skin issues.
47 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Hair diversity is influenced by complex genetics and environmental factors, requiring more research for practical solutions.
44 citations
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July 2011 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Thyroid hormone affects skin health, with too little causing rough, pale skin and too much leading to smooth, thin skin, and may also impact wound healing and skin conditions.
43 citations
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January 2012 in “Biological Research” The origins of many adult skin stem cells are still mostly unknown.
40 citations
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January 2016 in “PLoS ONE” Shorter daylight increases hair growth in Cashmere goats.
39 citations
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April 2015 in “Regeneration” Lizards can regrow their tails, and studying this process helps understand scar-free healing and limb regeneration.
36 citations
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January 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” The skin is a complex barrier that protects the body, regulates temperature, and helps with immune responses.
34 citations
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June 2008 in “In vitro cellular & developmental biology. Animal” Scientists created a long-lasting stem cell line from human hair that can turn into different skin and hair cell types.
17 citations
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August 2018 in “BMC Genomics” The HOXC13 gene affects different hair proteins in cashmere goats in varied ways and is controlled by a feedback loop and other factors.
16 citations
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February 2019 in “Gene” Researchers found a good way to isolate hair follicle stem cells from newborn goats for further study.
16 citations
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October 2014 in “Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology” Keratoacanthoma comes from hair follicle cells.