October 2014 in “Dialnet (Universidad de la Rioja)” Snail2 is crucial for hair growth and affects skin cancer development.
2 citations
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August 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Two patients with the same genetic mutation had both blistering skin and easily pulled out hair.
February 1999 in “The anatomical record” Two mouse mutants have defective hair cuticle cross-linking.
January 2025 in “Open University of Cape Town (University of Cape Town)” Lipids play a key role in determining hair curvature.
3 citations
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November 2018 in “PubMed” People with TED often have low B12 levels and might benefit from B12 supplements.
May 2005 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Truncated LTBP-1 disrupts TGF-beta signaling, affecting hair growth.
20 citations
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September 2004 in “Journal of Anatomy” The inner root sheath evolved to help hair grow safely through the skin in mammals.
4 citations
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November 2016 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Pili torti hair is fragile due to loose keratin filaments and weak disulfide bonds.
2 citations
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August 2019 in “Electronics and Communications in Japan” The device mimics human hair follicles and detects tiny forces and moments with high sensitivity.
March 1995 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Immature hair cells can grow and change into different types of hair cells over time.
39 citations
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April 2015 in “Regeneration” Lizards can regrow their tails, and studying this process helps understand scar-free healing and limb regeneration.
9 citations
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June 2019 in “Cell cycle/Cell cycle (Georgetown, Tex. Online)” A specific RNA increases hair stem cell growth and skin healing by affecting a protein through interaction with a microRNA.
Epimorphin helps shape and develop epithelial cells, like those in hair follicles.
14 citations
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January 1998 in “Dermatology” Polythelia pilosa is a type of extra breast tissue with hair and should be classified as such.
9 citations
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June 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” People with pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceus often have smaller sebaceous glands on their scalp.
5 citations
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December 2023 in “Current Biology” A feedback loop between LRH and RSL4 controls root hair growth in Arabidopsis.
January 2025 in “Indian Journal of Dermatopathology and Diagnostic Dermatology” Dermoscopy helps diagnose rare GLPLS in males.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The conclusion is that the cornea has two types of stem cells, with Lrig1+ cells being key for renewal in aging corneas, independent of CD44.
Onychomatricoma is a unique nail tumor, not related to other hair-related tumors.
June 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” LncRNAs play a crucial role in muscle regulation and could help develop treatments for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
February 2024 in “Skin research and technology” LC-OCT is a promising tool for diagnosing and monitoring Alopecia areata.
September 2025 in “Clinical Case Reports” Adipose tissue-derived exosomes may help treat lichen planopilaris and preserve hair.
50 citations
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March 2004 in “Trends in Plant Science” NADPH oxidase and phospholipase D help root hairs grow by activating calcium channels.
CaBP1 and CaBP2 are important for maintaining hearing by supporting continuous calcium currents and nerve signaling in the ear.
January 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” Combining low-level laser therapy with topical corticosteroids effectively improved Lichen Planopilaris symptoms.
December 2025 in “Russian Journal of Skin and Venereal Diseases” Hair follicles are thinner in alopecia patients, especially in alopecia areata.
11 citations
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January 2005 in “Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research” Hairless USP mice have enlarged skin cysts as they age.
Two new mite species were found in a monkey's hair follicles, leading to a new genus and family proposal.
August 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Different body areas have unique skin cell communication patterns, explaining why certain skin diseases occur in specific regions.
7 citations
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October 2024 in “AAPS PharmSciTech” CA-SLN-Ngel significantly reduces cellulite more effectively than regular caffeine gel.