April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Women with scarring alopecia are less likely to have used hormone replacement therapy or oral contraceptives compared to those with female pattern hair loss.
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April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Cold atmospheric plasma may speed up wound healing and control infections.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Combining platelet-rich plasma injections and gel may effectively treat morphea, improving skin elasticity and reducing pain.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Wnt-signaling is regulated differently in skin cells and immune responses during wound healing.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Activating the Sonic hedgehog pathway can help regenerate hair follicles during wound healing in mice, potentially improving regeneration after injury.
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Biological Sciences” The document introduced a new naming system for keratin-associated proteins to improve clarity and communication across species.
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January 2018 in “PLoS Genetics” Certain genetic variants in keratins increase the risk of tooth decay.
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September 2008 in “Magnetic Resonance Imaging” MRI can effectively image skin structures noninvasively.
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August 2004 in “The FASEB Journal” Mice with human skin protein K8 had more skin problems and cancer.
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July 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” New treatments and management strategies for skin conditions like melanoma and Spitz naevi were discussed at the dermatologists' meeting.
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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.
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August 1993 in “Colloid & Polymer Science” The observed "toughening" in keratin was actually due to water evaporation, not a real change in keratin.
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May 2023 in “Journal of molecular evolution” Pangolins have lost some skin-related genes, but kept others, leading to their unique scales and skin features.
January 1963 in “Stain technology” Ziehl-Neelsen's stain helps identify different parts of hair in sheep and goats.
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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.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” Herbal hair dyes are safer and eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic dyes, offering natural color and hair benefits.
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September 1999 in “PubMed” K15 staining helps distinguish basal cell carcinoma from trichoepithelioma.
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December 2014 in “Scanning” Multiphoton microscopy effectively images rabbit skin structures in detail without staining and shows differences from human skin.
Human hair affects millimeter radiowaves due to its keratin content.
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July 2010 in “European Journal of Cell Biology” Thyroid hormones affect hair follicle stem cells by promoting differentiation and reducing growth.
August 2024 in “Journal of Animal Science and Technology” Angora goat hair growth is influenced by gene expression, sex hormones, and breed differences.
69 citations
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January 2009 in “Advances in Materials Science and Engineering” Wool keratin is reactive, biocompatible, biodegradable, and can model keratin from other sources.
10 citations
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April 2007 in “PubMed” Coordinated gene activities are crucial for normal hair growth.
3 citations
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December 2021 in “Proteins” Wool fiber curliness is linked to the presence of certain proteins and K38.
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December 2019 in “International journal of innovative technology and exploring engineering” Fish scale-based organic hair oil and shampoo may improve hair health and prevent damage.
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January 2013 Depilatories use chemicals to weaken hair for easy removal.
January 1989 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The symposium concluded that hair growth involves complex processes, including the hair follicle life cycle, the role of the dermal papilla, hair strength, pigmentation, and the impact of diseases and treatments like minoxidil on hair and skin.
119 citations
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August 2008 in “BMC Evolutionary Biology” KRTAP genes evolved early in mammals, leading to diverse hair traits.
59 citations
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September 2007 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” The TRPV3 gene mutation affects hair growth by keeping mice in the growth phase longer, which could help treat hair loss.
53 citations
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September 2004 in “American journal of medical genetics. Part C, Seminars in medical genetics” Mutations in keratin genes cause cell fragility and various skin disorders.