Researchers developed a new device that improves non-incision hair transplant efficiency.
October 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Cutting and implanting hair follicles can create finer, more natural-looking hairlines, with about half of the implanted hairs growing back.
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October 1918 in “The journal of experimental zoology” Artificially inducing hair regrowth in mice can change the normal pattern and timing of hair growth, with minimal color differences between old and new fur.
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January 2007 in “Australian Veterinary Journal” A horse's sudden hair loss was caused by an allergic reaction to a coat conditioning powder.
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March 2008 in “Medical laser application” Lasers have become safer and more effective for treating skin problems and hair removal.
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April 2011 in “International Journal of Radiation Biology” Radiation significantly slows down wound healing in mice.
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February 2021 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Betacoronaviruses, like COVID-19, may cause hormone system dysfunction and affect disease susceptibility and severity.
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July 2020 in “Cell” Muscles and nerves that cause goosebumps also help control hair growth.
September 2013 in “Science” Human stem cells can aid stroke recovery, research experiences boost students' career aspirations, minoxidil may reduce cancer spread, a molecule can slow tumor growth, a protein affects water flow in cells, magnesium behaves differently at tiny scales, and a new method detects slow-moving objects.
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September 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The laser system helps study brain cell functions by precisely removing specific cells and observing changes.
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July 1988 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Pili annulati is caused by a protein metabolism disorder affecting hair structure.
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March 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tiger tail banding and hair abnormalities are reliable indicators for diagnosing trichothiodystrophy.
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August 1977 in “Journal of Morphology” The big-clawed shrew's sinus hair follicles are highly specialized for sensing vibrations.
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July 1994 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Pili torti hair twists due to uneven outer root sheath cell development.
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January 1994 in “PubMed” Elastic fiber arrangement in mammal skin varies by hair density and body region.
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February 2016 in “Anatomical Science International” Hair proteins change location and structure as hair cells mature.
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January 2018 in “Indian journal of dermatopathology and diagnostic dermatology” Trichoscopy helps diagnose and monitor hair and scalp problems without needing many biopsies.
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July 1988 in “PubMed” Rhino mice show significant meibomian gland changes, making them a potential model for studying gland disorders.
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August 1985 in “Archives of dermatology” Tretinoin lotion can remove hair casts, which come from a specific part of the hair follicle and can be classified into two types.
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August 1985 in “Archives of dermatology” A lotion helped remove hair casts, which seem to come from a specific part of the hair follicle, and patients with hair casts can be grouped based on the cause.
A new method allows detailed, continuous imaging of crustacean leg regeneration without harming the cells.
January 2024 in “Materials chemistry frontiers (Online)” New near-infrared OLED emitters are more efficient, especially platinum(II) complexes, and have promising applications like hair growth treatment.
September 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Raman spectroscopy is promising for measuring and enhancing drug delivery in alopecia treatments.
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January 1988 in “PubMed” Swimming in pools with high copper can turn hair green, especially if hair is damaged.
A hair growth ointment improved hair length in a family with a genetic hair growth condition.
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June 2024 in “Clinical ophthalmology” High levels of Demodex mites can cause eye and skin problems.
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May 2020 in “The journal of pediatrics/The Journal of pediatrics” A boy with monilethrix has brittle hair that breaks easily due to a genetic condition, which might improve by puberty.
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May 2023 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Advanced imaging methods have improved understanding of cancer cell interactions and treatment strategies.
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October 2015 in “PubMed” Proper diagnosis is essential for effective treatment of skin fungal infections.
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October 2012 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” A patient had both white piedra and head lice, showing their differences.