Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone can slow down the growth of certain hair follicle cells.
July 2001 in “Pediatrics in review” The girl's increased hair growth and other symptoms were due to a hormone-secreting ovarian tumor, which was successfully treated with surgery.
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January 1988 26 citations
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October 2007 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Basal cell carcinoma with matrical differentiation is a rare type linked to hair follicles, with .-catenin important for its development.
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March 2017 in “Pediatric Dermatology” FOXN1 duplication can cause excessive hair growth.
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May 2008 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Notch/RBP-J signaling is crucial for proper placement and timing of melanocyte development in hair follicles.
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January 1994 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Dermal papillae are crucial for hair growth and follicle development.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Key signals for hair follicle formation were identified.
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January 2013 in “Human Mutation” A mutation in the HOXC13 gene causes hair and nail problems in a Syrian family.
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September 2019 in “Journal of Orthodontics” A boy's hair grew back after he stopped using orthodontic headgear that caused temporary hair loss.
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July 2000 in “PubMed” Hair structure forms the same way inside and outside the body.
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November 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair transplant complications were likely due to deep graft placement and rough handling.
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May 1997 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” High ornithine decarboxylase levels may lead to hair loss and cancer by increasing CK2 activity in the nucleus.
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March 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Vitamin D and calcium are essential for normal hair growth.
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January 2021 in “Cell Transplantation” Baby teeth stem cells can help grow hair in mice.
June 2021 in “Dermatology Online Journal” A girl with a rare genetic condition affecting hair and nails also developed a common type of hair loss, suggesting a possible genetic link.
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August 2024 in “Transgenic Research” Activated β-catenin affects hair growth and skin thickness, and changes are reversible.
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November 2015 Dental pulp stem cells might not reliably become neurons.
March 2025 in “The Open Dermatology Journal” Trichorrhexis nodosa is common hair breakage, often due to styling, and new treatments are being explored.
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April 2015 in “Developmental Dynamics” The conclusion is that skin and hair patterns are formed by a mix of cell activities, molecular signals, and environmental factors.
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October 2000 in “Nature” RXRα is crucial for hair growth and skin cell function.
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June 2003 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” Epithelial-mesenchymal interactions control hair growth cycles through specific molecular signals.
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July 1993 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hair color production is closely linked to the active growth phase of hair in mice and may also influence hair growth itself.
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December 2022 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Teledermatology can effectively diagnose Loose Anagen Syndrome remotely.
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June 2012 in “European journal of human genetics” Inherited ichthyoses cause widespread skin scaling and thickening due to gene mutations.
March 2024 in “Tissue and cell/Tissue & cell” Telomerase-positive cells are mainly in the bulb matrix and outer root sheath of hair follicles.
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October 2010 in “BMB Reports” L-threonate may help prevent balding by blocking a key protein.
Balding in men worsens with age.
Recognizing bamboo hair helps diagnose Netherton’s syndrome.
TGF-β1 and FGF-18 are key in hair loss, and Minoxidil helps hair growth.