January 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Poor sleep may lead to hair loss, and hair loss may affect sleep.
November 2025 in “International Journal of Zoology and Applied Biosciences” New technologies like AI, robotics, and stem cells have made hair transplants more effective and natural-looking.
Human hair keratins can self-assemble and support cell growth, useful for biomedical applications.
159 citations
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September 2001 in “European Journal of Cancer Care” Chemotherapy-induced hair loss significantly affects patients' well-being, and nurses are key in helping them cope, but more research is needed to find effective treatments.
155 citations
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August 2003 in “Journal Of Experimental Zoology Part B: Molecular And Developmental Evolution” Understanding hair growth involves complex interactions between molecules and could help treat hair disorders.
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February 2008 in “Atmospheric environment” Ozone reacts more with unwashed hair, producing compounds due to scalp oils, which could lower ozone exposure but increase exposure to reaction products.
45 citations
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November 2017 in “Biomaterials” Researchers found a new way to create hair-growing structures in the lab that can grow hair when put into mice.
39 citations
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August 2018 in “Scientific reports” Claudin-1 is important for the barrier function and growth of hair.
38 citations
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June 2017 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Aging in hair follicle stem cells leads to hair graying, thinning, and loss.
36 citations
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July 2019 in “Journal of Materials Science Materials in Medicine” Human hair keratin helps repair nerve damage in rats.
32 citations
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August 2015 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Black women's unique hair characteristics and styling practices can lead to specific scalp conditions, which require early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
30 citations
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March 2017 in “ACS biomaterials science & engineering” Hair follicles are valuable for regenerative medicine and wound healing.
27 citations
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January 2006 in “Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces” Researchers found that bulge cells from human hair can grow quickly in culture and have properties of hair follicle stem cells, which could be useful for skin treatments.
25 citations
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May 2020 in “Progress in Organic Coatings” Castor oil-based polyurethanes are promising for making safe, strong-performing, eco-friendly hair-styling products.
23 citations
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March 2010 in “Medical hypotheses” Merkel cells may have roles in sensing magnetic fields, creating fingerprints, Reiki energy healing, passing on environmental information to offspring, and influencing hair shape.
21 citations
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October 2009 in “Biochemical Engineering Journal” Stem cell therapy is a promising approach for hair regrowth despite potential side effects.
21 citations
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May 1996 in “Current problems in dermatology” Detailed patient history and physical exams are crucial for diagnosing hair loss.
20 citations
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Graying hair happens due to aging and might be delayed by new treatments.
19 citations
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October 1985 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that unruly hair can be congenital or acquired, often lacks specific treatments, and can be managed with oils and short hairstyles.
18 citations
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May 2016 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Body hair transplantation is an effective method for restoring hair in people with severe baldness and limited scalp donor hair.
16 citations
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December 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Higher scalp elasticity leads to wider scars after hair transplantation; a new method to measure elasticity may help predict scar size.
15 citations
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February 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Hair aging and loss are caused by genetics, hormones, environment, and grooming, with treatments like minoxidil effective for certain types of hair loss.
15 citations
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October 2016 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” Proper hair care can prevent and stop hair breakage in people with acquired trichorrhexis nodosa.
14 citations
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October 2020 in “Scientific reports” Hair greying is linked to reduced ATM protein in hair cells, which protects against stress and damage.
12 citations
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February 2007 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Hair transplantation techniques have improved over 12 years, with follicular unit grafting providing more natural results and potential future advances in automation and genetics.
9 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Fungal infection was the main cause of hair loss in Egyptian children studied.
8 citations
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in plant science” pH changes are crucial for root hair growth because they affect enzymes and proteins that control the cell wall and growth.
8 citations
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January 2013 in “The scientific world journal/TheScientificWorldjournal” Human hair follicles may provide a noninvasive way to diagnose diseases and have potential in regenerative medicine.
6 citations
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January 2023 in “npj regenerative medicine” Transplanting growing hair follicles into scars can help regenerate and improve scar tissue.
6 citations
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March 2016 in “PLoS ONE” The patient's hair was thinner and had fewer lipids due to a genetic mutation.