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December 2003 in “Experimental Dermatology” Specific keratin gene mutations can cause monilethrix.
May 2019 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” New insights in skin conditions show a complex link between certain moles and melanoma, improved hair loss treatments, and the need to identify different types of lupus.
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August 2021 in “Frontiers in Genetics” Certain genes related to sulfur metabolism are more active during the growth phase of Cashmere goat wool, and melatonin might help this process.
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September 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Targeting MIG and MCP-1 may help treat inflammation in alopecia areata.
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June 2019 in “BMC Genomics” lncRNAs significantly influence koi carp skin color.
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January 1981 in “Springer eBooks” Environmental factors like temperature and nutrition affect hair growth, with humans showing seasonal hair growth differences.
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August 1997 in “Nature Genetics” January 2015 in “OhioLink ETD Center (Ohio Library and Information Network)” Balanced vitamin A is essential for healthy hair, as too much or too little can cause hair loss.
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September 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Yellow and orange colors are important for diagnosing certain skin conditions.
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November 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” As Japanese males age, their hair darkens due to increased melanin, with males generally having darker hair than females.
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February 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Environmental factors at different levels control hair stem cell activity, which could lead to new hair growth and alopecia treatments.
January 2021 in “Systematic Reviews in Pharmacy” Melatonin and minoxidil together may improve hair growth when applied to the skin.
September 2022 in “Scientific Reports” Scalp melanoma is more common and easier to diagnose early in people with androgenetic alopecia due to sun damage.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain microRNAs may protect against hair loss in alopecia areata and could be potential treatment targets.
Different stem cells are key for hair growth and health, and understanding their regulation could help treat hair loss.
Vitamin D is made by the skin, helps control various body functions, and affects skin health and immunity.
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July 2008 in “Experimental Dermatology” The study concluded that a protein important for hair strength is regulated by certain molecular processes and is affected by growth phases.
May 2025 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society” Hair follicles in nonsegmental vitiligo are better protected from immune attacks than in alopecia areata.
September 2025 in “Figshare” Alopecia areata involves complex immune activity, mainly Th1, with potential benefits from broader immune treatments.
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January 2015 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A woman with vitiligo had a rare fungal infection around her vitiligo patch and it improved with antifungal cream.
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January 2019 in “Journal of Natural Medicines” Chaga mushrooms contain compounds that may promote hair growth better than common treatments.
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November 2021 in “Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology/Journal of animal science and biotechnology” DNA methylation changes in Tan sheep affect growth and fur traits.