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January 1977 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology” Hair follicles have an enzyme that converts arginine to citrulline in proteins.
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January 1986 Involucrin is crucial for skin cell maturation and protection.
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January 1981 Hair is mostly made of three protein types: helical, high-sulfur, and high-tyrosine.
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January 2010 New hair surgeons face challenges due to the complexity of advanced hair restoration techniques.
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January 1988 Hair follicles have unique proteins that vary by species and are influenced by nutrition.
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January 1989 Two patients had a unique form of trichothiodystrophy with reduced high-sulfur proteins in their hair.
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January 1981 Nucleophilic reagents break down hair keratin, forming more lanthionine and lysinoalanine than in wool.
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January 2009 In PCOS, high male hormones cause hair growth, acne, and hair loss, affecting periods.
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January 1989 Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone slow hair cell growth, while estradiol has no effect.
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January 1981 Keratin proteins in hair are complex and come from multiple gene families.
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January 1989 4 citations
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January 1989 Using topical minoxidil before and after hair transplant surgery helps improve hair growth.
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January 1989 Hair and nails can indicate selenium levels in the body.
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January 1989 Allergic reactions to minoxidil may be due to the propylene glycol it is mixed with, not the minoxidil itself.
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January 2010 Refined open donor harvesting techniques can reduce hair follicle damage in hair restoration surgery.
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January 2000 Psychoactive drugs can help treat skin conditions linked to psychological issues.
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January 1988 Minoxidil helps hair grow, especially in people with mild hair loss.
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January 1981 Some drugs can cause hair loss by affecting hair growth cycles.
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January 1981 High temperatures and certain chemicals can significantly change the amino acid content in human hair.
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January 2010 Redistributing existing hair is the best solution for scalp alopecia.
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December 2007 The micropunctiform technique for hair restoration is safe, simple, and creates a natural hairline.
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January 1989 Four antibodies were developed to help study hair follicle cell differentiation.
Skin extenders help treat baldness with fewer side effects.
Hair transplants can effectively treat hair loss but may need multiple sessions for full results.
Hair transplantation can effectively restore hair in stabilized hair loss cases.
Microvascular free scalp flap transfer is an effective method for hair restoration.
Copper levels in green hair decreased significantly after treatment.
Transglutaminases help form strong hair by linking proteins, and can potentially alter hair properties.
Skin ages and changes due to sun, wind, and aging, causing dryness, thinning, and hair loss.