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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 2020 in “PloS one” Timing of light therapy affects horse coat growth, with photoperiod being crucial.
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Female pattern hair loss treatments vary in effectiveness and may have side effects.
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July 2011 in “Clinics in plastic surgery” Dermabrasion is a safe, effective way to improve skin appearance with minimal recovery time.
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April 2000 in “Animal Science/Animal science” Nutrients like vitamins, copper, zinc, and amino acids are crucial for healthy hair and wool growth.
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January 2014 in “Dermatology” Radiation-induced alopecia after angioembolization usually heals on its own and can look like other hair loss types, but patient history helps prevent misdiagnosis.
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November 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Curly hair breaks more easily, especially with chemical treatments, but simpler grooming reduces breakage.
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July 2012 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” A mutation in the Adam10 gene causes freckle-like spots on Hairless mice.
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January 2003 in “Dermatology Online Journal” A new treatment for hair loss was tested and most participants saw their hair loss stop within 2-8 weeks, with up to 50% more hair after 4 months, and no side effects.
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April 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” New treatments like plant extracts, nanocarriers, and 3D bioprinting show promise for hair loss, but more research is needed.
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February 2018 in “Royal Society Open Science” Modified wheat protein in shampoo repairs and smooths damaged hair effectively.
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July 2011 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” New antiscarring strategies show promise, including drugs, stem cells, and improved surgical techniques.
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January 2010 in “International journal of trichology” Keratin-associated proteins are part of the developing hair fiber cuticle.
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September 2019 in “PLoS ONE” K42 and K124 keratins are only found in horse hoof lamellae.
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January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” Researchers found a new sign of fungal infection in some patients with Seborrheic Dermatitis.
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January 2017 in “Annals of Dermatology” The study found genetic differences related to hair development that may explain hair loss in a patient with Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome type I.
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July 2008 in “Oncology Reports” HPV16-transformed cells can change human skin cell properties, aiding tumor growth.
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May 2025 in “Journal of Biomedical Science” Keratin 6A increases skin inflammation, suggesting it could be a target for treating certain skin diseases.
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June 2021 in “Amino acids” Human hair protein modifications could potentially indicate heart disease risk.
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July 2019 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hair loss can indicate or worsen with systemic diseases, and treating the underlying condition is important.
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June 2017 in “Omics” The study developed a method to analyze ancient hair proteins using very small samples.
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April 2013 in “Animal Production Science” Altering maternal cortisol during pregnancy can improve wool growth in Merino sheep.
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April 2011 in “Expert review of dermatology” The document concludes that patients with skin of color need specialized dermatological care and education to manage unique skin conditions effectively.