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June 1980 in “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition” Malnutrition can change hair color due to altered copper and zinc levels.
Polarized microscopy helps identify hair irregularities in genetic disorders.
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September 2004 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Careful light microscopy is crucial for detecting mild cases of pili annulati, which weakens hair and varies widely in expression.
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January 1987 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Coal tar shampoo increases enzyme activity in hair follicles, enhancing carcinogen binding to DNA.
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January 1968 in “PubMed” Sulfur-containing radioprotectors can protect hair from X-ray damage if given before exposure but worsen damage if given after.
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May 2012 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Iron can be present in hair color changes without overall iron deficiency.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” PRO-C22 can help diagnose and monitor the severity of hidradenitis suppurativa.
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October 2014 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Certain genes control the color of human hair by affecting pigment production.
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December 1941 in “Experimental biology and medicine” Eating phenylthiocarbamide made all the rats' hair go gray, but some returned to their original color after stopping.
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February 2008 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” Scientists made the first metal-based compounds from a nonsteroidal antiandrogen drug, which showed potential in fighting both hormone-dependent and independent prostate cancer cells.
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September 2018 in “Journal of Structural Biology” Oxidized trichocyte keratin has a helical dislocation in its structure.
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October 2009 in “Journal of Biomedical Nanotechnology” Pyrene excimer nucleic acid probes are promising for detecting biomolecules accurately with potential for biological research and drug screening.
December 2023 in “Forensic science international. Genetics” The RapidHIT ID system can effectively get DNA profiles from hair roots with enough cells.
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March 2016 in “PLoS ONE” The patient's hair was thinner and had fewer lipids due to a genetic mutation.
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April 2009 in “Journal of comparative neurology” P2X3-IR fibers are widespread in rat skin and likely help detect pain.
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March 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” ATP increases melanin production in skin after UV exposure, with the P2X7 receptor being crucial for this process.
A method was created to measure oxymatrine in human blood.
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January 1978 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology” Hair cystine levels may indicate protein malnutrition, but more research is needed.
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October 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New mutations in hair keratin genes can change hair structure and cause monilethrix, with nail issues more common in certain gene mutations.
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March 2003 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Mutations in the hHb6 gene cause the hair disorder monilethrix.
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September 2024 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Bleaching hair increases pore size and changes pore structure.
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December 2008 in “Journal of Chemical Crystallography” The research shows that hydrogen bonds greatly affect the crystal structure of a Finasteride derivative.
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February 2010 in “CrystEngComm” Made 8 minoxidil samples; 1 cocrystal, 7 salts formed.
January 2006 in “Carl von Ossiezky University of Oldenburg” Unpigmented keratinocytes absorb substances faster, while melanocytes bind more strongly to melanin.
Prussian Blue causes hair cuticles to detach, weakening the hair.
May 2025 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” Certain gene changes and hormone levels are linked to female hair loss.