August 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” CHI3L1 and CXCL5 proteins help promote hair growth.
January 2018 in “Our Dermatology Online” Trichomycosis axillaris is a treatable bacterial infection of underarm hair.
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August 2000 in “Pigment cell research” Melanocyte activity in hair follicles is linked to the hair growth cycle, being active in growth phases and inactive in rest phases.
Sensory neuron and Merkel cell changes in the skin happen independently during normal skin maintenance.
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July 1993 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Dermal-epidermal interactions are crucial for hair growth and maintenance.
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November 1960 in “Experimental Biology and Medicine” Hair growth stages don't significantly change lipid content in mouse skin.
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January 2013 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A rare skin condition with dark, thick, warty patches and some hair loss was found in a newborn boy.
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September 1990 in “The Anatomical Record” Human anagen hair follicles have unique carbohydrate patterns during keratinization.
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July 2009 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Human beard hair medulla contains a unique and complex mix of keratins not found in other human tissues.
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” Systemic steroids effectively treated severe nail issues in a card illusionist with alopecia areata.
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September 2016 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Hypertrichosis (excessive hair growth) can help diagnose superficial epidermolytic ichthyosis.
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May 2022 in “International journal of trichology” Plica neuropathica is a tangled hair condition that may be caused by hair damage or psychiatric issues and is treated by cutting the hair and addressing mental health.
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April 1985 in “Canadian Journal of Zoology” Moose have unique interdigital glands with green hairs and larger glands during mating season.
September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Polarizing light microscopy can easily and reliably diagnose congenital keratinizing disorders like Netherton syndrome.
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September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The study found that hair follicles are above muscle connections in the scalp, which may help protect stem cell areas.
November 2021 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” An elderly woman with cancer improved after treatment for a rare skin condition with coiled hairs.
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August 2014 in “Lipids” Human hair has more unsaturated fats inside than on the surface, and certain lipids may help bind the outer and inner layers together.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman's nail separation was likely caused by poor blood flow, and a treatment for similar conditions might help.
May 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” Cats and dogs with dermatophytosis show skin issues, with dogs having more severe symptoms.
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July 2000 in “Journal of Histochemistry & Cytochemistry” POMC-derived peptides are important for skin functions like immune response and stress management.
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January 1998 in “ACTA HISTOCHEMICA ET CYTOCHEMICA” Hair keratins are mainly on macrofibrils in the cortex and in the endocuticle in the cuticle.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Dermatophytosis is a common cat fungal infection, usually mild but can be severe in weak or young animals.
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February 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Lipase H is important for hair follicle function and shaping hair fibers.
January 2006 in “Elsevier eBooks” Most vertebrates can regenerate skin, nails, and corneas, but only some can regenerate teeth and lenses.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Skin-associated cartilage cells can influence hair growth by altering specific signaling pathways.
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January 2013 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Dermatopathia pigmentosa reticularis causes skin discoloration, hair loss, and nail problems.
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June 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Shaving, erythromycin cream, and clotrimazole powder effectively treated the bad odor and rough hair.