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January 2015 in “International journal for parasitology/International Journal for Parasitology” Epidermal keratinocytes start wound healing and inflammation after schistosome infection.
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January 1994 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Human dermal fibroblasts and hair papilla cells help outer root sheath cells grow and develop properly.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A specific mutation in the TRPV3 gene causes hair follicle cells to develop improperly, leading to hair loss.
March 2023 in “JAAD case reports” A new genetic change in the keratin 10 gene caused a skin condition called ichthyosis hystrix in a father and his daughter.
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April 2012 in “Journal of Oral Pathology and Medicine” Rushton's hyaline bodies form from hair keratin and blood substances.
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January 1990 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” The method and source of keratinocytes affect the structure of reconstructed skin.
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December 2011 September 2016 in “European Journal of Pediatric Dermatology/PD. European journal of pediatric dermatology” Ulerythema ophryogenes causes hair thinning and inflammation, with limited treatment options.
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November 2012 in “Thermochimica Acta” Internal lipids in keratin fibers, like wool and hair, reduce water absorption and release.
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January 2015 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” Hair and wool strength is affected by the number and type of bonds in their protein structures, with hair having more protein aggregates than wool.
May 2024 in “Frontiers in medicine” A genetic mutation in the LIPH gene causes tightly curled hair that stops growing in some Japanese individuals.
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May 2011 in “Experimental Dermatology” Sheep have 17 keratin genes, similar to humans, but with different expression patterns affecting wool and hair.
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February 2007 in “Cytology and genetics” Gene expression regulates keratin production for normal hair growth.
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September 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PAR-1 may play a role in hair growth regulation in human hair follicles.
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June 2001 in “British Journal of Dermatology” c-Myc, Max, and Bin1 help hair follicle cells mature and die.
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January 2014 in “Annals of Dermatology” Sfrp2 increases during hair follicle catagen phase and slows keratinocyte growth.
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January 2004 in “The International Journal of Developmental Biology” Corneal cells can transform into hair-producing skin cells when exposed to certain signals.
January 2026 in “Forum Dermatologicum” A doughnut-shaped wart can form after cryotherapy in people with alopecia areata due to immune system issues.
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October 2006 in “Journal of Cell Science” Keratin 10 end domains may increase skin cancer risk by reducing cell death.
January 2014 in “Journal of the Korean Society of Design Culture” The study confirmed that changes in hair structure in women with hair loss conditions matched what is taught in beauty college trichology courses.
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April 2016 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” Scalp medical tattooing effectively camouflages bifid parietal whorls.
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February 2018 in “Royal Society Open Science” Modified wheat protein in shampoo repairs and smooths damaged hair effectively.
August 2023 in “Micromachines” The new method can create hair follicle-like structures but not complete hair with roots and shafts, needing more improvement.
February 2025 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” Certain nutrients like keratin, egg yolk, and fish collagen may help pets regrow hair.
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September 2023 in “ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering” Human hair keratin hydrogels show promise for use in regenerative medicine.
November 2023 in “Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers” Scientists made nanoparticles from human hair proteins to improve drug delivery.
October 2022 in “Medičnì perspektivi” Darier-White disease causes skin and nail issues, starts around age 20, worsens until 40-50, and has poor treatment options.
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June 2011 in “Journal of applied polymer science” L-phenylalanine and hydrolyzed eggwhite protein deeply penetrate human hair.