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December 2019 in “American journal of ophthalmology. Case reports” A rare skin condition caused droopy and outward-turning eyelids in a patient.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Keratin from waste hair and feathers can be sustainably used to create stable emulsions for industrial applications.
November 2025 in “International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology” Hormones significantly affect hair growth and loss, requiring personalized treatment.
February 2024 in “Biomedical materials” Scientists created a lab-grown hair follicle model that behaves like real hair and could improve hair loss treatment research.
December 2023 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” Indian medicinal plants can help with hair growth and common hair issues.
August 2023 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” Human hair keratin was used to create a scaffold that could help with skin repair.
January 2016 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Keratin-based hydrogels can be improved for medical use by adding PEG, making them more soluble and adjustable.
15 citations
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January 1987 in “Electrophoresis” Human head hair proteins can be typed into eight distinct patterns, useful for genetic and forensic investigations.
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January 1987 in “Journal of Society of Cosmetic Chemists of Japan” The method accurately measures hair damage and strength, revealing effects of cosmetics and metal correlations.
309 citations
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October 2007 in “Biomaterials” Keratin from human hair helps nerves heal faster.
105 citations
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May 2013 in “Biomaterials” Human hair keratin hydrogel may aid nerve repair better than traditional methods.
84 citations
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April 2002 in “Archives of Dermatology” Loose anagen hair syndrome may be caused by keratin gene mutations.
48 citations
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July 2019 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” A new hydrogel with stem cells from human umbilical cords improves skin wound healing and reduces inflammation.
42 citations
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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.
25 citations
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May 1994 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers found a new gene, hacl-1, that is active in mouse hair follicles during hair growth and may be important for hair biology.
23 citations
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June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune disease affecting hair follicles, influenced by genetic and environmental factors, with rodent models being essential for research.
23 citations
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July 1982 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The review concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires proper biopsy techniques and understanding the hair growth cycle and underlying causes.
21 citations
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November 2010 in “Journal of molecular medicine” FoxN1 gene is essential for proper thymus structure and preventing hair loss.
18 citations
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November 2016 in “Transgenic research” Overexpressing Tβ4 in cashmere goats improves hair fiber traits and increases cashmere yield.
12 citations
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November 2018 in “Aesthetic plastic surgery” The new filler effectively and safely improves tear trough deformity long-term.
9 citations
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July 2008 in “Oncology Reports” HPV16-transformed cells can change human skin cell properties, aiding tumor growth.
8 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of The Royal Society Interface” Giant axonal neuropathy changes the structure of keratin in human hair.
6 citations
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November 2018 in “Histochemistry and Cell Biology” Mongolian gerbils heal wounds differently than mice, with unique protein levels and gene expression that affect skin repair.
6 citations
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June 2012 in “Physiology” The document concludes that more research is needed to understand airway repair and to improve tissue engineering for lung treatments.
5 citations
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September 2018 in “International journal of genomics” Genetic mutations that disrupt homocysteine breakdown lead to increased damage in mouse hair keratin.
5 citations
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January 2022 in “Scientific reports” The research identified two types of keratinocytes in chicken scales: one for hard scales and another for soft skin, with similarities to human skin differentiation.
4 citations
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January 2021 in “Archives of dermatological research” The study created a new model to better understand human hair growth and health.
3 citations
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May 2024 in “Amino Acids” Disrupted cysteine metabolism may cause hair breakage in Alopecia Areata, suggesting potential treatments like N-acetylcysteine.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “Materials today: proceedings” Caffeine may be good for hair growth and skin care because it binds well with keratin.
2 citations
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January 2015 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” Washing permed hair after using thioglycolic acid helps reform strong bonds, making hair stronger.