28 citations
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April 1996 in “Cell biology international” Changes in keratin affect skin health and can lead to skin disorders like blistering diseases and psoriasis.
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December 2020 in “Nature metabolism” Rapamycin treatment helps with mitochondrial disease by reducing PKC levels.
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April 2017 in “Oncology Reports” The hair keratin gene KRT81 is found in both normal and breast cancer cells and helps them invade surrounding tissues.
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May 2010 in “Veterinary dermatology” Oral ciclosporin A and topical treatments both reduce hair loss and scaling in dogs with sebaceous adenitis, but using both together is most effective.
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May 2007 in “Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences” KAP8.2 gene variations affect cashmere quality in goats.
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August 1998 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” The document concludes that various cosmetic and drug treatments are available for hirsutism, and some new drugs show promise.
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January 2015 in “Skin pharmacology and physiology” Eating collagen peptides may help with skin and hair growth.
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May 2004 in “Textile Research Journal” Scientists made antibodies to tell cashmere and wool apart, which could improve how we identify animal fibers.
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April 2012 in “Biomolecular concepts” Keratin is crucial for keeping skin cells healthy and its changes can lead to diseases and affect cell behavior.
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July 2008 in “Experimental Dermatology” The study concluded that a protein important for hair strength is regulated by certain molecular processes and is affected by growth phases.
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February 1998 in “Polymer journal” Keratin structure in hair is stable at pH 5-6 but disrupts between pH 6-7.
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October 2016 Understanding how keratin structures in hair are arranged and interact is key for creating methods to extract and purify them.
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August 2013 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Updated treatments for female hair loss include minoxidil, antiandrogens, hair transplants, and light therapy.
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February 2011 in “Journal of Biomedical Research/Journal of biomedical research” A new mutation in the KRT86 gene was found to cause the hair disorder monilethrix in a Han family.
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January 2024 in “Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences (PJLSS)” The hair treatment materials are safe to use.
2 citations
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October 2021 in “Egyptian Journal of Chemistry” Iron nanoparticles made from pumpkin extract effectively treated burns and promoted healing in mice.
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January 2014 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” New treatments for hair growth disorders are needed due to limited current options and complex hair follicle biology.
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January 1994 in “Nihon Chikusan Gakkaiho” Cow colostrum and milk can effectively produce anti-hair keratin antibodies.
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October 2023 in “International journal of Ayurveda and pharma research” Herbal medications might be safer and more effective for hair loss than synthetic treatments.
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January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” Combining proper shaving, topical treatments, and laser therapy effectively reduces Pseudofolliculitis Barbae.
January 2025 in “Indian Journal of Unani Medicine” Unani medicine effectively reduced hair loss in a 24-year-old woman without side effects.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development” Herbal products are preferred for treating hair loss due to their reliability in promoting regrowth.
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April 2024 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan” The cat fully recovered after treatment and showed no further symptoms.
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