3 citations
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January 2023 in “Science advances” The enzymes Tet2 and Tet3 are important for skin cell development and hair growth.
667 citations
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May 2008 in “Genes & Development” Histone demethylases can change gene expression and may be linked to diseases like cancer.
June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair shaft malformation contributes to Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia.
2 citations
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October 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” A boy's hair that was frizzy and hard to comb returned to normal after 9 months, possibly due to genetic factors.
December 2022 in “American journal of medical genetics. Part A” A person got uncombable hair syndrome from two copies of chromosome 1 from their mother.
62 citations
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December 2007 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” A specific chemical change in the S100A3 protein leads to the formation of a four-part structure important for hair formation.
May 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A potential treatment for atopic dermatitis could be to increase PADI1 expression to improve skin barrier function.
July 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The research found that male pattern hair loss is mostly genetic and involves hair thinning due to hormonal effects and changes in gene expression.
30 citations
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December 2014 in “BMC Genetics” Certain genes and proteins may influence wool growth in Aohan fine wool sheep.
June 2024 in “Computational and Structural Biotechnology Journal” Multi-omics techniques help understand the molecular causes of androgenetic alopecia.
February 2022 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Hair shaft disorders, often due to genetics or environment, lack specific treatments but can be managed with gentle hair care and may improve with age or topical treatments.
22 citations
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August 2020 in “Cells” TGM3 is important for skin and hair structure and may help diagnose cancer.
4 citations
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September 2019 in “Biomedical Papers/Biomedical Papers of the Faculty of Medicine of Palacký University, Olomouc Czech Republic” CD2 might be a new treatment target for patchy alopecia areata.
10 citations
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April 2019 in “Environmental Science and Pollution Research” Eating selenium-rich rice improved antioxidant activity and signs of aging in mice.
59 citations
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November 2010 in “Circulation Research” Wnt signaling may be linked to heart diseases in aging and could be a target for future treatments.
19 citations
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July 2020 in “EBioMedicine” A gene variant increases the risk of a type of hair loss by affecting hair protein production.
127 citations
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January 2008 in “PloS one” Vitamin D receptor helps control hair growth and could be used to treat certain skin tumors.
8 citations
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March 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Next-generation sequencing greatly improves understanding and treatment of genetic hair disorders.
26 citations
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July 2019 in “Dermatology and Therapy” The conclusion is that genetic testing is important for diagnosing and treating various genetic hair disorders.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Non-liganded Vitamin D Receptor is crucial for healthy skin and hair.
12 citations
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January 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Diagnosing and managing children's hair shaft disorders is challenging but essential.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Certain health conditions and hair care habits affect the treatment results for a scalp condition called Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia.
May 2023 in “Archives of dermatological research” Some factors like thyroid disease, diabetes treatment, hair dryers, natural hairstyles, and scalp conditions can affect the treatment results for a hair loss condition called CCCA.
November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” Understanding normal hair growth and loss in children is key to diagnosing and treating hair disorders.
December 2025 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Hair shaft disorders often indicate genetic or systemic issues and are managed by minimizing damage.
October 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Immune cells are essential for early hair and skin development and healing.
December 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” ZDHHC17 methylation may help treat or identify facial skin aging.
1 citations
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July 2019 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil was more effective than laser therapy for hair loss, and the report also highlighted the need for more research on PRP for a different hair loss condition, the impact of social media on alopecia views, and a warning on turmeric causing nail discoloration.
The inner root sheath in hair follicles plays a key role in hair growth and health.
January 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Mothers have more hair proteins than their children, with age-related differences in protein patterns, and some proteins in hair could indicate early childhood development.