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February 2013 in “InTech eBooks” Genetic mutations cause various hair diseases, and whole genome sequencing may reveal more about these conditions.
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June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Henna is a safer, natural hair dye but needs more research and standardization.
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October 1999 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Activating the Sonic hedgehog gene in mice can start the hair growth phase.
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January 2000 Terbinafine effectively stops fungal invasion of human keratin.
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April 2011 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” LEF1 interacts with Vitamin D Receptor, affecting hair follicle regeneration and this could be linked to hair loss conditions.