November 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Arsenic exposure from contaminated water severely damages the skin, causing hair loss, pigmentation changes, irritation, and can lead to skin cancer.
June 2023 in “Italian Journal of Medicine” Urotensin II increases growth and VEGF production in rat skin cells by turning on the Wnt-β-catenin pathway.
Encapsulating hair loss drugs in cyclodextrins improves their solubility and reduces scalp irritation.
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September 2011 in “Cell stem cell” Hair follicle stem cells use specific chromatin changes to control their growth and differentiation.
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January 2008 in “PloS one” Vitamin D receptor helps control hair growth and could be used to treat certain skin tumors.
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September 2009 in “Birth defects research” Different body areas in mice produce different hair types due to interactions between skin layers.
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July 2017 in “Molecular therapy” A form of vitamin E promotes hair growth by activating a specific skin pathway.
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March 2019 in “Molecular & cellular proteomics” Reductive stress messes up collagen balance and alters cell signaling in human skin cells, which could help treat certain skin diseases.
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August 2017 in “PloS one” Key genes linked to hair growth and cancer were identified in hairless mice.
December 2025 in “Preprints.org” Aging dermal papilla cells can be reprogrammed for potential hair growth and skin repair.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Exosomes from rat hair follicle stem cells may help heal wounds and regenerate skin.
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March 2019 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Acne is significantly influenced by genetics, and understanding its genetic basis could lead to better, targeted treatments.
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November 2023 in “Medicine” AI in dermatology is growing rapidly, showing promise in diagnosing skin conditions as accurately as dermatologists.
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November 2021 in “JBMR plus” The vitamin D receptor can act without its usual activating molecule, affecting hair growth and skin cancer, but its full range of actions is not well understood.
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April 2022 in “Genes” The study found that the hair loss condition in Cesky Fousek dogs is influenced by multiple genes affecting skin and muscle structure, fat metabolism, and immunity.
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February 2017 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Erdr1 could be a new marker for diagnosing hair loss.
January 2024 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” Dissolvable microneedles with Ginsenoside Rg3 can help treat hair loss by improving drug delivery and stimulating hair growth.
June 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Combining multiple ingredients is the most effective treatment for hyperpigmentation.
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June 2006 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” PDGF isoforms can promote and sustain hair growth.
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March 2018 in “Biomaterials” Tiny needles with valproic acid can effectively regrow hair.
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December 2013 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” Genetic mutations can cause hair growth disorders by affecting key genes and signaling pathways.
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October 2018 in “Lupus Science & Medicine” Different types of hair loss in lupus need careful diagnosis for proper treatment.
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May 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mice without collagen VI have slower hair growth normally but faster regrowth after injury.
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February 2019 in “Genomics” Cashmere and milk goats have different hair growth cycles and gene expressions, which could help improve wool production.
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July 2019 in “Cochrane library” Some treatments like methotrexate with prednisone might help juvenile morphea, but more research is needed to confirm.
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September 2022 in “Frontiers in veterinary science” Melatonin affects cashmere growth in goats by influencing stem cell and certain signaling pathways.
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March 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Thymosin β4 helps increase hair growth in Cashmere goats.
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Local healers in Addis Ababa use 81 medicinal plants, mainly from the Asteraceae family, to treat skin and general diseases, with Echinops kebericho being an endangered plant important in their practices.
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February 2013 in “InTech eBooks” Genetic mutations cause various hair diseases, and whole genome sequencing may reveal more about these conditions.
Rex rabbits should not be slaughtered before 120 days for the best fur quality.