Researchers found a genetic link for hereditary hair loss but need more analysis to identify the exact gene.
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October 1996 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology” Goat hair follicles have insulin-like growth factor-I receptors that might affect hair growth, but no melatonin receptors were found.
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July 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Curly hair is mechanically different from straight hair and may need new testing methods.
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April 2022 in “Urology Practice” Patients should consult urologists for evidence-based erectile dysfunction treatments.
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March 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Autofluorescence in hair follicle stem cells can interfere with studies but may help isolate these cells.
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March 2022 in “Antioxidants” Synthetic antioxidants are effective, cheap, and stable, with some like zinc and cholecalciferol reducing child and cancer deaths, but the safety of additives like BHA, BHT, TBHQ, and PEG needs more research.
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March 2022 in “Cancers” Proton minibeam radiotherapy may reduce skin side effects by causing localized DNA damage.
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July 2024 in “Animals” The Shh gene controls cell growth and death in cashmere goat hair follicles, affecting hair growth.
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August 2016 in “Journal of Visualized Experiments” The CUBIC protocol allows detailed 3D visualization of proteins in mouse skin biopsies.
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January 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Hair follicles could be used to noninvasively monitor our body's internal clock and help identify risks for related diseases.
August 2025 in “Nanomaterials” Tea polyphenol–zinc helps protect the liver and intestines from oxidative stress.
March 2025 in “Aging Cell” Reducing IGF-1 can help rejuvenate hair follicles and prevent hair graying and loss.
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January 1986 in “PubMed” PIXE is an effective method to analyze hair's elemental composition.
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August 2011 in “Best Practice & Research Clinical Gastroenterology” Cancer prevention has progressed with successful drugs and vaccines, but challenges remain in understanding genetic changes and improving strategies.
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March 2015 in “PLOS ONE” Fibroblast Growth Factor-9 (FGF-9) can help improve heart function in diabetic mice after a heart attack by reducing inflammation and harmful changes to the heart's structure.
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June 2010 in “Cell Stress and Chaperones” Heat treatment increases hair loss in certain mice.
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May 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Bone marrow-derived stem cells improved healing and reduced scarring in second-degree burns in rats.
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December 2024 in “Biomolecules & Therapeutics” Tanshinone compounds can help prevent hair loss caused by testosterone.
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October 2023 in “Biology” Fasting in hens affects thyroid hormones, which regulate feather and hair growth.
January 2025 in “BMC Genomics” Key genes and RNA networks regulate hair growth and follicle density in Rex rabbits.
December 2024 in “Animals” RORA may help regulate hair growth by affecting hair follicle stem cells.
April 2025 in “Experimental Eye Research” The Oat mouse model shows mild retinal degeneration, useful for testing treatments.
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January 2013 in “Frontiers in Neuroanatomy” Zebrafish can help study and develop treatments for hearing loss.
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November 2018 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” People with atopic dermatitis have different skin bacteria, and targeting these bacteria might help treat the condition.
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July 2008 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Trichoscopy is a quick and easy way to diagnose most genetic hair problems without invasive methods.
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May 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Dexamethasone may influence hair growth by altering estrogen receptor activity in hair cells.
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August 2015 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” Human skin can provide stem cells for tissue repair and regeneration, but there are challenges in obtaining and growing these cells safely.
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January 2023 in “Cell Transplantation” Nanofat with stem cells is promising for treating hair loss, scars, and skin rejuvenation.
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February 2019 in “Stem cells international” Skin-derived stem cells grow faster and are easier to obtain than hair follicle stem cells, but both can become various cell types.