14 citations
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May 2022 in “Animals” Female goslings have darker feathers than males due to more melanin.
September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Different types of human skin cells respond uniquely to various colors and doses of light, which could lead to specialized light treatments for skin conditions.
June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” LED light helps hair follicle cells grow and prevents them from dying by activating certain cell pathways.
February 2022 in “Brazilian Journal of Health Review” Most cases were lichen planus pigmentosus, highlighting the need for accurate diagnosis for proper treatment.
January 2024 in “Australasian journal of dermatology (Print)” A boy's hair turned red because of genetic mutations, not lack of zinc.
25 citations
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October 2007 in “Developmental biology” Clim proteins are essential for maintaining healthy corneas and hair follicles.
133 citations
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January 2009 in “Nature” Lgr5 and the vitamin D receptor are key in controlling skin inflammation and tumor risk in mice.
January 2018 in “Florence Research (University of Florence)” Melanoma and vitiligo patients have different gut fungi and bacteria compared to healthy people.
7 citations
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July 2008 in “Experimental Dermatology” The study concluded that a protein important for hair strength is regulated by certain molecular processes and is affected by growth phases.
18 citations
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October 2023 in “Nature Communications” Men with baldness are more prone to skin cancers on the scalp due to sun exposure, not testosterone.
July 2019 in “Cancer Research” Bone marrow and hair follicle cells help form skin tumors, suggesting new treatment targets.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Reducing PEDF may help treat hair loss.
January 2022 in “Figshare” Melatonin affects when and how goat hair follicle genes turn on and off during growth cycles.
11 citations
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November 2015 in “Carcinogenesis” Deleting TNFα gene reduces skin cancer risk in certain mice.
1 citations
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July 2023 in “Journal of Biophotonics” Red light at 8 mW/cm2 most effectively promotes hair cell growth and affects key growth pathways, especially in cells treated with a hair loss-related hormone.
2 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Pigmentary Disorders” Genetics, stress, and health issues can cause early hair greying, which affects self-esteem, and there's no cure, only hair dye.
Neurotrophins may contribute to genetic hair thinning by inhibiting hair growth.
Certain natural products may help stimulate hair growth by affecting stem cell activity in the scalp.
December 2024 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” Basement membrane changes are crucial for hair follicle development.
3 citations
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August 2017 in “Clinical case reports” A rare skin condition causes red and dark patches on the face and limbs.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Reduced Stx17 expression may contribute to Alopecia Areata.
1 citations
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July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” MPZL3 protein affects hair growth cycles and could help manage hair loss.
85 citations
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January 2018 in “Cell stem cell” Different signals work together to change gene activity and guide hair follicle stem cells to become specific cell types.
73 citations
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June 2001 in “Endocrinology” Prolactin affects when mice shed and grow hair.
June 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Minoxidil, caffeine, and biotin can improve hair shine by restoring certain genes.
3 citations
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April 2021 in “Chemical & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Extracts from the Calanthe discolor plant promote hair follicle growth and increase growth factor levels.
Melatonin helps hair grow.
1 citations
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December 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Scalp melanomas are more dangerous and likely to recur or cause death than other head and neck melanomas.