New imaging tools help doctors better examine hair and scalp health without surgery.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Ovol2 is essential for normal skin and hair regeneration.
February 2005 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair color is due to active pigment cells in hair during growth.
April 2003 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Capsaicin and minoxidil together lead to quick, steady hair growth.
April 1986 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair color is determined by melanins produced in hair cells.
January 2018 in “Refubium (Universitätsbibliothek der Freien Universität Berlin)” New nanocarriers were developed for safer, targeted drug delivery and diagnostics, showing promise for future medical use.
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Oncology” Cold atmospheric plasma is a promising and safe treatment for various skin conditions.
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May 2001 in “Current problems in dermatology” Keratin proteins in epithelial cells are dynamic and crucial for cell processes and disease understanding.
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September 2022 in “Composites Part B: Engineering” Pacific oyster peptides may help wounds heal without scars.
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December 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Choosing the right method to separate skin layers is key for good skin cell research.
January 2023 in “Fashion and textiles” Cationic and nonionic surfactants provide better color intensity and resistance for semi-permanent hair dye than anionic surfactants.
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January 2015 in “World journal of stem cells” Hair follicle stem cells can become different cell types and may help treat neurodegenerative disorders.
March 2026 in “Applied Sciences” AI in hair and scalp analysis shows promise but lacks real-world clinical integration and validation.
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May 2003 in “Developmental Biology” Ectodysplasin-A1 is crucial for developing hair, teeth, and glands.
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August 2014 in “PLOS genetics” Syndecan-1 is essential for maintaining skin fat and preventing cold stress.
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December 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Melanocyte stem cells are crucial for skin pigmentation and have potential in disease modeling and regenerative medicine.
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November 2017 in “Molecular and cellular endocrinology” Testosterone and its byproducts help support male sexual behavior through different pathways in the brain and body.
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November 2007 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Thyroid hormone (T3) may reverse gray hair by stimulating hair growth.
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February 1998 in “Cellular Immunology” Hair growth phase in mice weakens certain immune responses.
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September 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A specific group of skin stem cells was found to help maintain hair follicle cells.
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March 2021 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” A mix of specific inhibitors and a growth factor helps keep hair growth cells from losing their properties in the lab.
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May 2008 in “Journal of Experimental Biology” Different species have unique sensory adaptations to perceive their environments.
AI can improve alopecia areata diagnosis with high accuracy.
September 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Bicalutamide may help treat female pattern hair loss.
July 2008 in “VTechWorks (Virginia Tech)” PrPC is important for neural differentiation in cattle and mouse embryonic stem cells.
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November 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Markers help differentiate between apocrine and eccrine sweat glands to identify sweat gland tumors.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Hair properties vary by ethnicity and environment, affecting surface charge and particle deposition.
May 2024 in “Cell proliferation” Melatonin helps hair grow by activating a specific signaling pathway.
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June 2006 in “American Journal Of Pathology” Human hair follicles can provide stem cells for regenerative medicine.
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March 2011 in “Journal of Lipid Research” A new, quick method was developed to analyze skin lipids, discovering a new ceramide subclass.