227 citations
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January 1998 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Cells from balding scalps have more androgen receptors than cells from non-balding scalps.
19 citations
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September 2011 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Transverse scalp sections are better for diagnosing non-scarring hair loss, while vertical sections are better for a specific scarring hair loss called lichen planopilaris.
17 citations
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October 2003 in “Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research” The gene SDR5A1 is found in scalp hair of both hirsute and normal individuals, but it does not explain differences in hair growth.
7 citations
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March 2017 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” The new Mercedes flap variant effectively closed medium-sized scalp defects in a single operation with good cosmetic results and no complications.
6 citations
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June 2016 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” Reconstructing lower face gunshot injuries with a fibula and scalp flap is effective and gives good long-term results.
3 citations
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January 1998 in “ACTA HISTOCHEMICA ET CYTOCHEMICA” Hair keratins are mainly on macrofibrils in the cortex and in the endocuticle in the cuticle.
November 2025 in “Biological Trace Element Research” Hair mineral analysis doesn't reliably show blood mineral levels but may help track long-term mineral trends.
March 2025 in “Pain Physician” Cooling the skin before injections reduces pain for patients with hair loss.
September 2023 in “Medical lasers” The botanical shampoo with Morus alba root extract is safe and effective for treating hair loss.
14 citations
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September 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The document concludes that following specific surgical guidelines can improve scalp surgery results and reduce complications.
14 citations
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November 1963 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Pathologic tissues have more soluble proteins than normal tissues.
10 citations
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June 2018 in “Journal of visualized experiments” The document concludes that the technique allows for the detection of LDH activity in various tissues, showing where cells are actively metabolizing glucose.
9 citations
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June 2014 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” The method for sideburn reconstruction was safe and effective, giving natural-looking hair with minimal scarring.
9 citations
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February 2013 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The article explains how to rebuild parts of the head and face and how to transplant hair to cover scars, highlighting the need for careful planning and choosing the right method for each patient.
Cellular flows and tissue mechanics guide feather follicle formation in birds.
36 citations
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February 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Sweat glands and hair follicles are structurally connected within a specific layer of skin fat.
8 citations
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November 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Certain genes are more active in baby scalp cells and can help grow hair when added to adult mouse skin cells.
6 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of Cellular Physiology” Human scalp fat stem cells showed improved cartilage-like development on a special scaffold with freeze-thaw treatment.
77 citations
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July 2013 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” Menopause reduces skin collagen and elasticity, and while estrogen therapy can help, its risks require careful consideration.
30 citations
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October 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The conclusion suggests a possible link between iron levels and hair health in women, recommending further research on iron supplementation for hair loss.
25 citations
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August 2010 in “Acta Biomaterialia” Researchers developed a method to grow hair follicle cells for transplantation using a special chip.
16 citations
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December 2012 in “The Clinical Journal of Pain” Chronic scalp pain in trichodynia involves both body-wide and localized increased pain sensitivity.
13 citations
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May 2022 in “Cell discovery” The study found new details about human hair growth and suggests that preventing a specific biological pathway could potentially treat hair graying.
10 citations
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November 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A mutation in the FAM83G gene is linked to skin and hair abnormalities in two related individuals.
Human scalp hair follicles have PGE2 and its receptors, which might affect hair growth.
40 citations
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March 2019 in “Nature Communications” CRAC channels are crucial for the development and function of specialized immune cells, preventing severe inflammation and autoimmune diseases.
77 citations
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June 2007 in “PLoS ONE” Birds can regenerate inner ear cells using specific gene pathways, unlike mammals.
21 citations
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November 2020 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” The hydrogel with silver and mangiferin helps heal wounds by killing bacteria and aiding skin and tissue repair.
295 citations
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June 2009 in “Science” Stromal stem cells may help heal wounds by becoming structural cells or affecting the immune system, but more research is needed to understand how.
31 citations
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February 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Caffeine applied to the scalp can protect hair follicles from UV damage.