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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.
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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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October 2015 in “Photochemistry and photobiology” Reducing copper (II) ion levels in hair can decrease hair damage.
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April 2019 in “Saudi pharmaceutical journal” Microparticles help caffeic acid stay longer in hair follicles for better treatment of folliculitis.
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October 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combining plasma rich in growth factors with hair transplant surgery may lead to faster recovery and better outcomes for hair loss treatment.
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September 2012 in “Journal of Nanjing Medical University” Cyclosporine A was found to increase hair growth in mouse whisker follicles.
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August 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Natural ingredients may help reduce skin aging by protecting cells and boosting collagen.
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September 2018 in “Regenerative Medicine” New hair can grow from large wounds in mice, but less so as they age, involving reprogramming of skin cells and specific molecular pathways.
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November 2000 in “Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE” Dyeing hair can help target and destroy hair follicles selectively.
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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.
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December 2020 in “Scientific reports” Selective breeding caused the unique curly hair in Mangalitza pigs.
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January 2009 in “Transactions of the Materials Research Society of Japan” Water-soluble wool keratin can protect human hair from damage during treatments.
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May 2020 in “Trends in molecular medicine” The document concludes that the immune-inhibitory environment of the hair follicle may prevent melanoma development.
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July 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences” The herbal hair tonic effectively fights fungi and bacteria and has good texture and balance.
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October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” Semiconical blades and coronal slits minimize vascular damage in hair transplants.
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September 2016 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Specific genes influence hair and cashmere growth in Laiwu black goats.
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May 2024 in “Amino Acids” Disrupted cysteine metabolism may cause hair breakage in Alopecia Areata, suggesting potential treatments like N-acetylcysteine.
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March 2021 in “Molecular Immunology” Dermal macrophages might help regrow hair.
June 2026 in “arXiv (Cornell University)” Hair beds in fluid show nonlinear response due to viscosity, inertia, and elasticity.
December 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” Muridae species have unique hair patterns specific to each genus and species.
September 2025 in “Animal Bioscience” Key genes and pathways affect wool fiber thickness, improving wool quality.
A young athlete's fragile hair condition improved by cutting hair and using gentle shampoo.
May 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” KAP-depleted hair causes less immune response and is more biocompatible for implants.
April 2024 in “Lasers in medical science” Near-infrared LED light improves skin rejuvenation and hair growth better than white LED light.
January 2024 in “Clinical dermatology open access journal” Hemp-derived cannabinoids can benefit skin and hair without causing a high.
November 2023 in “Frontiers in veterinary science” The study provides insights into hair growth mechanisms in yaks.
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Forensic hair analysis for drugs is now more reliable and accurate.
June 1999 in “Proceedings of SPIE” The CO₂ laser is better for hair transplantation because it causes less damage than the Ho:YAG laser.