8 citations
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May 2008 in “Applied surface science” Mummy hair from the Taklamakan desert has calcium and phosphorus inside.
7 citations
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October 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Post-waxing folliculitis is common on arms and forearms, and further biopsies are needed to understand it better.
7 citations
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April 2004 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The newborn's skin blistering is due to a genetic condition called epidermolytic hyperkeratosis.
6 citations
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December 2022 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” The dressing generates hydrogen sulfide to help heal wounds faster by reducing inflammation and promoting cell growth.
4 citations
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January 2021 in “Cell transplantation” Scientists found the best time to transplant human stem cells for hair growth is between days 16-18 when they have the right markers and growth potential.
4 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of proteomics” Hair protein composition is similar across different races and shapes.
4 citations
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July 1979 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The hair and oil glands react by changing structure when stressed.
3 citations
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September 2021 in “Data in brief” Bleaching hair changes its structure and weakens it, which is important for understanding hair damage and creating treatments.
2 citations
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May 2023 in “Cancer medicine” KRT80 may worsen cancer by increasing growth and spread, but its full effects on treatment and outcomes need more research.
2 citations
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July 2019 in “Cosmetics” Beautiful hair is flexible and elastic due to its unique double-layered structure and can be enhanced with succinic acid treatment.
2 citations
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April 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” Hair follicles respond differently to pulling forces in various regions.
2 citations
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January 2016 in “Springer briefs in molecular science” Using natural sources as hair conditioners can help restore shine and softness to damaged hair.
2 citations
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October 2012 in “Experimental Dermatology” Deleting the Sox21 gene changes hair lipid composition and increases cholesterol sulfate levels.
2 citations
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June 2012 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” A rare neck cyst in a 47-year-old man showed diverse skin cell types and was not linked to HPV.
2 citations
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May 1991 in “PubMed” Nevus comedonicus is a rare skin condition causing dark bumps, treatable with retinoic acid or surgery.
1 citations
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July 2021 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Environmental factors can cause mutations in skin proteins, leading to skin disorders.
1 citations
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March 2015 in “PubMed” Vitamin D helps treat psoriasis by promoting skin cell differentiation and reducing growth.
1 citations
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July 2023 in “Forensic science international. Genetics” Hair protein analysis might help identify a person's ethnicity, sex, and age in forensics.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “PubMed” cgVEGF164 boosts hair follicle growth in mice.
December 2025 in “Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry” Pepsin digestion improves accuracy in analyzing proteins in human hair.
November 2025 in “Cancer Management and Research” Targeting Keratin 17 may help overcome cancer therapy resistance.
May 2025 in “Journal of Extracellular Vesicles” Erythrocyte extracellular vesicles help hair growth and skin health.
October 2024 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” FKBP10 and FBN2 are key proteins for hair growth in cashmere goats.
May 2024 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Disulfide bonds are crucial for hair's strength, especially when wet.
January 2024 in “Skin appendage disorders” Environmental pollutants can damage hair health and cause hair loss.
May 2022 in “Experimental dermatology” Trichothiodystrophy hair is structurally abnormal with protein and organization issues.
Hair coloring and bleaching can permanently break down hair protein and temporarily change its properties.
January 2022 in “SSRN Electronic Journal” Mouse hair follicles age, causing more white hairs due to fewer pigment stem cells.
January 2017 in “대한미용학회지” The cuticle layer in hair follicles thickens during keratinization due to incomplete cytosol loss.
October 2012 in “한국미용학회지” For best curls and hair health, use keratin and ceramide after rinsing, or skip rinsing for stable curls.