January 2018 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” The Automatic Biofibre® Hair Implant is a fast and effective hair restoration method that provides immediate cosmetic benefits and good results in over 90% of cases, but requires proper care to avoid complications.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mefloquine, an antimalarial drug, is effective in killing melanoma cells resistant to other treatments by causing lethal stress in the cells.
December 2011 in “The Egyptian Journal of Histology” High-fructose diets can cause irreversible kidney damage.
Acidic sandy clay damages archaeological hair the most, while dry conditions preserve but make it brittle; silicone oil can help keep the hair flexible.
Hair test results can be misleading due to external contamination, so they shouldn't be used alone to assess long-term drug use.
January 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss affects 20% of people, more in men and those over 35, and is often associated with a sensitive scalp.
November 2003 in “Aap Grand Rounds” Parents often claim to use more home safety measures than they actually do.
September 1998 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Aging affects hair density and skin health, and Behcet's disease, a complex condition with no specific test, involves sores and systemic issues, treated with various medications.
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July 2015 in “Journal of Molecular Biology” The document concludes that for hair and feather growth, it's better to target the environment around stem cells than the cells themselves.
August 2022 in “Italian Journal of Animal Science/Italian journal of animal science” Field bean supplementation improved mohair growth and kid growth in Angora goats but didn't prevent weight loss after giving birth.
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December 2016 in “ecancermedicalscience” Hair analysis may help detect breast cancer early by identifying changes in lipid content.
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January 2017 Hair movement can indicate hair quality and health.
Hair movement can indicate hair quality and health.
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April 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” The scalp's microorganisms significantly affect hair health and disease.
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September 2017 in “Genes” Selecting specific KRTAP26-1 gene variants can improve wool quality in sheep.
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September 2014 in “SpringerPlus” Sheep have a unique gene, KAP8-2, that humans don't have, which may affect wool properties.
March 2024 in “Animal nutrition” Adding both soluble and insoluble fibers, especially beet pulp, to the diet of pregnant sows helps improve their health and the growth of their piglets in hot weather.
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March 2014 in “Biological reviews/Biological reviews of the Cambridge Philosophical Society” The document concludes that hair curvature can be explained by the growth patterns caused by the shape and separation of cells in the hair follicle and is affected by specific molecular pathways.
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January 2006 in “International review of cytology” Keratin-associated proteins are crucial for hair strength and structure.
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August 2004 in “British Journal of Plastic Surgery” Chest hair can be successfully used for scalp hair transplants, growing longer like scalp hair.
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March 1986 in “British Veterinary Journal” Canine skin has two main layers: the epidermis and dermis, with a supportive subcutis layer.
December 2025 in “Animals” TGFBR1 slows down cell growth in fine-wool sheep hair follicles.
April 2025 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Older mice heal wounds without scars due to special fibroblasts.
A portable imaging system shows promise for diagnosing skin diseases and checking laser treatment effects.
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August 2024 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A rare, harmless hair condition was found in an infant's eyebrow, needing no treatment.
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January 2023 in “Animals” Supplementary feeding improves cashmere yield, goat weight, and kid birth weight.
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July 2025 in “Genetics Selection Evolution” Nerve cells and other cell types work together to start horn growth in dairy goats.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Ritlecitinib shows promise in improving hair regrowth in adolescents with alopecia areata.
July 2025 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP may increase hair density but doesn't improve quality of life in breast cancer survivors with hair loss.
Variant G of the KRTAP20-1 gene improves wool curliness in Chinese Tan sheep.