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January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” Pubertal acne is linked to hormonal changes, affects quality of life, and is treated similarly to adult acne.
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October 2013 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Mice lacking the PPARγ gene in their fat cells had almost no fat tissue, severe metabolic problems, and abnormal development of other fat-related tissues.
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December 2016 in “Scientific Reports” Researchers identified genes linked to coat color, body size, cashmere production, and high altitude adaptation in goats.
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic therapy” Lichen planopilaris is a chronic, scarring hair loss condition with no definitive cure, requiring accurate diagnosis and treatment to manage symptoms.
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October 2009 in “Dermatology” Minoxidil stimulates hair growth by increasing hair thickness and prolonging growth phase.
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September 2018 in “Journal of Molecular Cell Biology” Endoglin is crucial for proper hair growth cycles and stem cell activation in mice.
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July 2012 in “Journal of integrative agriculture/Journal of Integrative Agriculture” Hoxc13 is linked to seasonal hair growth in Cashmere goats and is affected by melatonin.
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October 2008 in “Archives of dermatological research” Angiogenin helps hair grow by stimulating cell growth and blood vessel formation.
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January 2014 in “Annals of Dermatology” Malassezia folliculitis mainly affects the trunk in males and is better detected with d-PAS staining.
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December 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The osteopontin gene is active in a specific part of rat hair follicles during a certain hair growth phase and might affect hair cycle and diseases.
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July 2021 in “Archiv für Pathologische Anatomie und Physiologie und für Klinische Medicin” LRIG1 is linked to better survival in Merkel cell carcinoma.
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March 2021 in “Molecular Immunology” Dermal macrophages might help regrow hair.
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March 2019 in “Journal of Histochemistry and Cytochemistry” Neuronatin is found in specific cells within rat testis, hair follicles, tongue, and pancreas, suggesting it has various roles in tissue development and function.
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July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing and managing hair and scalp conditions, often better than traditional methods.
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November 2025 in “Cell Death and Disease” Understanding how mesenchymal stem cells stay undifferentiated can improve their use in treating diseases.
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July 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Understanding skin structure and development helps diagnose and treat skin disorders.
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Hair loss in African American women, caused by hair care, genetics, and environment, needs more research for better treatment.
June 2018 in “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery” Hair loss caused by genetics and hormones; more research needed for treatments.
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February 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Trichoscopy helps diagnose hairline recession causes in Egyptian women, with androgenetic alopecia being the most common.
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