43 citations
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December 2008 in “Molecular biology of the cell” Disrupting Smad4 in mouse skin causes early hair follicle stem cell activity that leads to their eventual depletion.
42 citations
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February 2021 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” Hair follicle regeneration possible, more research needed.
38 citations
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December 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Keratin patterns in hair follicles help understand hair growth and potential hair and nail disorders.
25 citations
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September 1995 in “Biochemistry and Cell Biology” High levels of human keratin 16 in mice cause skin lesions and abnormal skin development.
18 citations
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April 2014 in “Stem cells” The study found stem cells in minor salivary glands that can differentiate and are involved in tumor formation when exposed to tobacco.
8 citations
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August 2014 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” ODC overexpression in hair cells increases tumor growth by reducing Notch signaling.
6 citations
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January 2016 in “Open journal of regenerative medicine” Keratin treatment reduces astrocyte reactivity and inflammation.
6 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Chicken feather gene mutation helps understand human hair disorders.
3 citations
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September 2019 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Basal cell carcinomas may differentiate similarly to hair follicles and could be influenced by hair cycle-related treatments.
2 citations
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January 2020 in “BioMed Research International” Phaeodactylum tricornutum extract helps hair follicle cells grow by activating the ERK1/2 pathway.
December 2025 in “The American Journal of Medical Sciences and Pharmaceutical Research” Ultrasonic and infrared treatments can improve hair strength and appearance with minimal damage.
March 2026 in “DergiPark (Istanbul University)” Biotinoyl tripeptide-1 nanoparticles protect hair from heat damage.
November 2022 in “The Indian journal of chest diseases & allied sciences” Isoniazid can rarely cause hair loss, which is reversible after stopping the drug.
December 2018 in “International Journal of Research -GRANTHAALAYAH” Biomagnetic forces can deform red blood cells.
November 2017 in “International journal of research in dermatology” A rare skin disorder, nevus comedonicus, can appear on one side of the body following Blaschko's lines.
March 2010 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Beard hair medulla cells have a unique and varied keratin pattern.
Myeloid cells can turn into skin and hair cells to help heal wounds.
66 citations
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June 2004 in “Biophysical Journal” Hard α-keratin in hair has a unique, nonordered structure, different from other fibers.
14 citations
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September 1954 in “Textile Research Journal” Hair absorbs different substances from solutions based on pH levels.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “Studia Biologica” Extracted keratin from wool and hair can be used in medicine and bioengineering.
1 citations
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April 2023 in “Langmuir” Damaged hair allows water to penetrate more easily, and fatty acids from shampoos can deposit on hair surfaces.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Pal-KCV peptide strengthens hair and reduces breakage by up to 52%.
December 2023 in “The journal of physical chemistry. B (1997 : Online)” Human hair keratin might be good for filtering out harmful substances from water.
April 2014 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” Mesotherapy with natural extracts and vitamins can improve hair loss and promote regrowth in most women.
6 citations
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February 1974 in “The BMJ” The document concludes that scalp disorders can be treated with hair washing, specific shampoos, medications, and sometimes surgery or hair transplants, but hereditary baldness is untreatable.
2 citations
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January 2019 in “Applied clinical research, clinical trials and regulatory affairs” Different countries have regulations to ensure the safety of hair care products, with some recalling hair straighteners due to high formaldehyde.
1 citations
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October 2022 in “Bioengineering” Keratin helps skin cells mature when added to a collagen mix, which could be important for skin and hair health.
12 citations
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June 2017 in “Cell Cycle” Minoxidil foam helps hair growth by increasing good proteins and decreasing bad pathways in men with hair loss.
106 citations
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March 2014 in “BioEssays” We need more research to better understand human hair follicle stem cells for improved treatments for hair loss and skin cancer.
28 citations
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June 2012 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” Radiation damages hair stem cells and changes keratin expression, with Krt5 as a potential marker for radiation effects.