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January 2008 in “Acta histochemica et cytochemica” COX-2 levels change during the hair cycle and affect skin and hair growth.
March 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A specific immune response helps control mite populations on the skin, maintaining healthy hair follicles.
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June 2018 in “International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics” Poor nutrition in young children causes skin and hair issues, highlighting the need for better nutrition education.
January 2022 in “Dermatology Review” Higher IL-31 levels are linked to worse itching in chronic kidney disease patients.
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April 2018 in “Animal Genetics” Researchers found two genes that may explain why some Casertana pigs don't have hair.
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September 2020 in “Journal of Translational Medicine” Mesenchymal stromal cells may help treat severe COVID-19, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
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January 2006 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mutations in the DSG4 gene can cause a rare hair disorder similar to monilethrix.
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February 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Sebaceous glands are involved in various skin disorders, some treatable with medications like finasteride and minoxidil.
October 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The document suggests a bacteria plays a significant role in acne rosacea and that white hair can regain color after transplant, meriting more research on reversing grey hair.
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January 2007 in “Animal Genetics” The gene for slick hair in Senepol cattle is located on chromosome 20 and may involve the SRD5A2 gene.
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September 2012 in “Genes & development” Aging causes skin stem cells to work less effectively.
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March 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new protein, mK6irs, is found in specific hair layers and may help understand hair growth and diseases.
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April 2015 in “Developmental Dynamics” The conclusion is that skin and hair patterns are formed by a mix of cell activities, molecular signals, and environmental factors.
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January 2008 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” Thioglycolic acid and L-cysteine change hair structure differently during perms, affecting hair strength and curling efficiency.
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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.
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Scientists have found specific genes linked to different hair loss conditions, which could lead to new treatments.
December 2023 in “The journal of physical chemistry. B (1997 : Online)” Human hair keratin might be good for filtering out harmful substances from water.
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April 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The conclusion is that Fgf18 and Tgf-ß signaling could be targeted for hair loss treatments.
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September 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Using special RNA to target a mutant gene fixed hair problems in mice.
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January 2015 in “Stem cells international” Coating surfaces with human hair keratin improves the growth and consistency of important stem cells for medical use.
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September 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Replacing defective mesenchymal cells with normal ones fixes thymic growth issues in 22q11.2DS mouse models.
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December 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain cells from hair follicles can create new hair and contribute to hair growth when implanted in mice.
December 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Papulopustular rosacea is an inflammatory skin condition treatable with lifestyle changes and medications.
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January 2017 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Isotretinoin's effects and side effects, like birth defects and depression, might be due to it causing cell death in various cells.
May 2021 in “Histochemistry and Cell Biology” The May issue discussed publishing agreements and four studies on cholesterol in hair, cancer cell changes, hormones in the uterus, and skin protein effects.
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December 2002 in “Biochimica et biophysica acta. G, General subjects/Biochimica et biophysica acta. General subjects (Online)” The research found two types of calcium in human hair, one that varies among individuals and another that is consistent across people.
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January 2017 in “RSC Advances” Keratin peptides can change hair shape gently without harsh chemicals.
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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.
April 2024 in “International journal of clinical trials” SesZen-Bio™ improves hair density, thickness, and overall hair health.
January 1997 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hair and nails are skin parts that develop early and serve protective and functional roles.