22 citations
,
May 2021 in “Nature Communications” Tissue stiffness affects hair follicle regeneration, and Twist1 is a key regulator.
1 citations
,
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Activating TRPA1 reduces scarring and promotes tissue regeneration.
June 2021 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature”
7 citations
,
August 2009 in “Applied Mathematics and Mechanics-English Edition” Hair fibers have fractal patterns with properties related to the golden mean, which may affect their functionality.
4 citations
,
July 2022 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Hair moisture behavior helps tell apart different chemical treatments and reveals insights into hair structure.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Covering a wound can stop hair growth by promoting scarring, but boosting a process called Wnt signaling can help hair grow back even when the wound is covered.
1 citations
,
April 2018 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” New treatments and technologies in laser medicine show promise for improving skin conditions, fat reduction, cancer treatment, wound healing, and hair restoration.
25 citations
,
November 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Dr. Michael Beehner recommends a personalized, careful approach to hairline design in hair replacement surgery for a natural look.
12 citations
,
February 2016 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” Sulforaphane may help with hair growth by breaking down a hormone that causes hair loss.
18 citations
,
February 2015 in “Acta Crystallographica Section D: Structural Biology” The study concludes that certain domains in Clostridium histolyticum enzymes are structurally unique, bind calcium to become more stable, and play distinct roles in breaking down collagen, with potential applications in medicine and drug delivery.
38 citations
,
October 2011 in “Analytical biochemistry” Hair proteins have weak spots in their α-helical segments.
February 2026 in “Optics” Stretching wool changes its structure and improves fiber alignment.
2 citations
,
June 2006 in “Experimental dermatology” Skin patterns form through molecular signals and genetic factors, affecting healing and dermatology.
11 citations
,
August 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The endobrow-midface lift is a safe and effective way to rejuvenate the upper face with minimal complications and rare temporary hair loss.
January 2024 in “Archives of pharmacy practice” The skin is vital for protection, temperature control, fluid balance, immunity, and sensing, with damage affecting daily life and mental health.
149 citations
,
July 2017 in “PLoS Biology” Hair follicle patterns form through a mix of self-organization and signaling interactions.
64 citations
,
August 2014 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” A deficiency in the TTC7A gene causes immune problems, gut issues, and hair loss.
40 citations
,
November 2021 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” Adult spiny mice recover better from heart attacks than common lab mice.
32 citations
,
December 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” Disruptions in epidermal polarity genes can lead to skin diseases.
10 citations
,
August 2022 in “Bulletin of Mathematical Biology” Boundary conditions change how patterns form in Turing systems.
10 citations
,
November 2019 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology” Stem cells are more dynamic and adaptable than previously believed.
8 citations
,
May 2024 in “PLoS Biology” Gap junctions help control feather pattern formation in chickens.
2 citations
,
November 2024 in “Journal of Nonlinear Science” Domain shape greatly affects pattern formation.
2 citations
,
February 2024 in “Nature cell biology” Mechanical forces are crucial for shaping cells and forming tissues during development.
2 citations
,
September 2023 in “PLoS biology” Newly divided skin cells quickly move to join skin structures due to tissue tension and specific signals.
1 citations
,
October 2025 in “Nature Communications” Cell size controls when stem cells divide.
1 citations
,
January 2020 Ift20 is essential for hair follicle function and skin cell movement.
Fraser's Dolphin can heal skin wounds with minimal scarring, unlike humans.
December 2025 in “EMBO Reports” Cells communicate with neighbors to coordinate their development.
Cellular flows and tissue mechanics guide feather follicle formation in birds.