November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Dynlt3 is important for melanosome transport and skin coloration.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman's masculine symptoms were caused by a rare tumor in her left ovary, which was found using a special blood test.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” Dermoscopy helps identify hair loss types for better hair transplant evaluation.
Certain short peptides can increase root hair growth in tobacco plants.
February 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Certain nutraceuticals may enhance hair growth without affecting the cancer-fighting properties of tamoxifen.
December 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Hair growth-promoting nutraceuticals do not block the cancer-fighting effects of tamoxifen and may enhance its action.
Trichohyalin, a protein from pig tongue, was purified and found to have a filamentous structure.
CCC1 is essential for pH balance and normal cell function in plants.
CCC1 is essential for ion balance and proper plant cell function.
June 2021 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” The skin basement membrane is specialized for different tissue interactions, important for hair growth and attachment.
A teenager had both alopecia areata and vitiligo, which are rare to occur together.
May 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Nicastrin deficiency may cause skin cell damage and pigmentation disorders in humans, similar to effects seen in fish.
May 2020 in “Current developments in nutrition” Vitamin A affects the resting phase of hair growth, with both low and high levels increasing the number of hair follicles in this phase.
Mutations in the PADI3 gene may cause central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia in women of African ancestry.
August 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Skin may help in getting rid of excess iron through the process of skin cell renewal.
January 2019 in “Florida International University Digital Commons (Florida International University)” TOF-SIMS improved chemical mapping in cells, confirming gunshot residue, tracking anti-tumor drugs, and identifying molecules in mosquitoes and wounds.
June 2018 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” UV radiation may cause DNA changes in skin, certain UVB therapy helps psoriasis, a new gene mutation is linked to mild piebaldism, different immune cells affect psoriasis, a drug promotes hair growth, and some cancer drugs could treat skin barrier issues.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” QMSI effectively maps and quantifies drug distribution in skin tissues.
August 2012 in “Nature Cell Biology” The tumor suppressor BRCA2 helps in cell division by bringing key proteins to the area where cells split.
March 2011 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” The Agouti gene influences pigmentation and may have a developmental role in deer mice.
January 2010 in “Zhongguo xiandai yixue/Zhongguo xiandai yixue zazhi” TGF-β1 and TNF-α contribute to lung damage after radiation.
Mutations in the hairless protein gene cause hair loss.
January 2008 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)” The mutant HR bmh protein affects hair follicle formation by failing to repress vitamin D receptor activity.
May 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The meeting covered advances in understanding hair growth, causes of hair loss, and potential treatments.
October 2025 in “Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation” Black hair in cats has higher cortisol levels than white hair.
November 2023 in “Journal of animal science/Journal of animal science ... and ASAS reference compendium” Pig hair cortisol levels are inheritable and linked to stress responses, which could help select for more resilient pigs.
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March 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP treatment increased hair density, especially in men and younger patients with AGA.
December 2009 in “생명과학회지” Thymosin β4 and VEGF are important for organ function and may help with blood vessel formation.
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April 2006 in “Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes” A woman's small, unnoticed adrenal mass turned out to be a rare non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, treated successfully with surgery and therapy.
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January 2015 in “Annals of Dermatology” Cocaine possibly mixed with levamisole caused a woman's skin condition and blood issues, which improved with treatment.