January 2016 in “SpringerBriefs in bioengineering” Genetic defects and UV radiation cause skin damage and aging.
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October 2020 in “Bioengineering & translational medicine” Researchers used a laser to create advanced skin models with hair-like structures.
45 citations
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August 2018 in “Haematologica” Macrophage iron release is crucial for hair growth and wound healing.
May 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Frontal fibrosing alopecia can be diagnosed by examining facial areas and treated with specific medications to stop its progression.
September 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The mTurq2-Col4a1 mouse model shows that cells can divide while attached to stable basement membranes during development.
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December 1977 in “Virchows Archiv B Cell Pathology”
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January 2007 in “Archives of Histology and Cytology” Type IV collagen chains vary in different parts of human skin, with specific patterns linked to melanocytes.
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March 2015 in “Tissue Engineering Part C Methods” 3D images of skin show collagen is evenly spread, but elastic fibers are fewer near hair follicles.
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May 1995 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Researchers made a detailed map of gene activity for different parts of human hair follicles to help create targeted hair disorder treatments.
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November 2009 in “Journal of Structural Biology” High flux X-ray beams quickly damage the structure of human hair.
36 citations
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March 2005 in “Biotechnology and Bioengineering” A new method speeds up insulin amyloid fibril growth, useful for studying diseases.
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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.
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January 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that understanding hair structure is key to diagnosing hair abnormalities and recommends gentle hair care for management.
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March 2013 in “Nature Communications” A new genetic region, 17q21.31, is linked to higher ovarian cancer risk.
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January 2003 in “Dermatology” Sunlight worsens hair loss; protect scalp.
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May 2015 in “NPJ microgravity” A 3-month stay in space causes skin thinning, disrupts hair growth, and changes muscle-related genes in mice.
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” The article concludes that advancements in hair cosmetics require dermatologists to stay informed about products and their potential risks, including allergies and higher risks for hairdressers.
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March 2008 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Hormones and neuroendocrine factors control hair growth and color, and more research could lead to new hair treatment options.
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July 2019 in “Journal of Materials Science Materials in Medicine” Human hair keratin helps repair nerve damage in rats.
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June 2017 in “Pharmaceutical research” Researchers developed a model that shows hair follicles increase skin absorption of caffeine by 20%.
29 citations
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August 2005 in “Biopolymers” L-cysteine slows down the breaking of bonds in hair due to electrostatic interactions.
24 citations
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June 2020 in “Industrial Crops and Products” Activated carbon fibers from Metaplexis japonica seed hair are highly effective for removing the dye methylene blue from water.
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December 2011 in “Chungara” Mummy hair's chemical composition may not accurately show ancient people's health due to environmental contamination.
20 citations
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July 2010 in “Skin Research and Technology” Aging makes hair thinner and rougher, with less clear edges.
20 citations
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January 2003 in “Journal of oleo science” Chemical treatments and daily stresses damage hair, especially the cuticle layer.
20 citations
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July 1988 in “Clinics in dermatology” Thioglycolate lotions are the most popular method for permanent waving and hair straightening.
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February 2015 in “Acta Crystallographica Section D: Structural Biology” The study concludes that certain domains in Clostridium histolyticum enzymes are structurally unique, bind calcium to become more stable, and play distinct roles in breaking down collagen, with potential applications in medicine and drug delivery.
14 citations
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October 2000 in “Genomics” Rat dermal papilla cells have unique genes crucial for hair growth.
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October 2024 in “Scientific Reports” Early diagnosis and personalized treatment for PCOS are crucial, especially for young women in West Bengal, India.