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August 2014 in “Nature medicine” Alopecia areata can be reversed by JAK inhibitors, promoting hair regrowth.
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July 2019 in “Dermatology and Therapy” The conclusion is that genetic testing is important for diagnosing and treating various genetic hair disorders.
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April 2019 in “iScience” EGFR helps control how hair grows and forms without needing p53 protein.
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July 2024 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Understanding skin stem cells and their regulation is key to improving skin healing and treating disorders.
A genetic variant in the KRT71 gene may cause loose anagen hair and wooly hair, and symptoms might improve with age.
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June 2024 in “Cell Reports” Hair follicles play a crucial role in regulating skin barrier function.
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March 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” An artificial lipid barrier can restore hair growth in cases of SCD1 deficiency.
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August 2011 in “The EMBO Journal” The enzyme PA-PLA1α is important for proper hair follicle development.
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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.
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December 2022 in “Biomolecules” 3D bioprinting shows promise for creating advanced skin for healing wounds and reducing animal testing.
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February 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Key proteins and pathways regulate yak hair growth, with lipid metabolism aiding adaptation to high altitudes.
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April 2023 in “Science Advances” High levels of ERK activity are key for tissue regeneration in spiny mice, and activating ERK can potentially redirect scar-forming healing towards regenerative healing in mammals.
June 2023 in “Frontiers in Genetics” Genes related to calcium signaling and lipid metabolism are important for curly hair in Mangalitza pigs.
January 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.
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February 2022 in “BMC Genomics” Melatonin affects gene expression in goat hair follicles, potentially increasing cashmere production.
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November 2024 in “Aging Cell” Removing senescent cells can improve hair growth and regeneration.
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March 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Next-generation sequencing greatly improves understanding and treatment of genetic hair disorders.
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December 2020 The interdigital gland in crossbred sheep is similar to skin and has specialized structures for secretion.
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