Human hair follicle cells can be turned into stem cells that may help clone hair for treating hair loss or burns.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” FUE hair transplants are generally safe but require careful planning to avoid rare complications.
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April 2020 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Asian hair is generally straight and thick, with unique disorders and properties, and more research is needed to understand it fully.
January 2021 in “American Journal of Applied Sciences” Cut hair can help link suspects to crime scenes.
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June 2011 in “Cell” Wnt signaling is crucial for pigmented hair regeneration by controlling stem cell activation and differentiation.
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February 2012 in “The journal of neuroscience/The Journal of neuroscience” Mutations in the PTPRQ gene cause significant balance issues in mice due to hair bundle defects in the inner ear.
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July 2014 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Heparan sulfate is important for hair growth, preventing new hair formation in mature skin, and controlling oil gland development.
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February 2010 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” The document concludes that understanding hair loss and considering medical treatments like minoxidil and finasteride before surgery is important, especially for young patients with rapid hair loss, and that hairline design varies among different ethnicities.
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October 2015 in “Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice” Doctors should diagnose hair loss by examining the patient and possibly doing tests, and then treat it based on the type, which may prevent permanent hair loss.
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November 2024 in “Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Hair sutures are effective, eco-friendly, and cost-efficient for surgery.
January 2016 in “Research Explorer (The University of Manchester)” Activating the Eda/Edar pathway improves wound healing by enhancing hair follicle growth.
Acidic sandy clay damages archaeological hair the most, while dry conditions preserve but make it brittle; silicone oil can help keep the hair flexible.
October 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The document concludes that careful planning, efficient use of every hair graft, and setting surgical priorities are crucial for successful hair restoration surgery.
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September 2015 in “Forensic Science International: Genetics” Certain DNA variants can predict straight hair in Europeans but are not highly specific.
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September 2014 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair transplants can effectively treat hair loss from CCCA in African American women if there's no inflammation.
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May 2015 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” New treatments for skin and hair disorders in women of color address unique biological differences and include specific acne medications, sunscreens, skin lighteners, and hair care adjustments.
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January 2019 in “Applied clinical research, clinical trials and regulatory affairs” Different countries have regulations to ensure the safety of hair care products, with some recalling hair straighteners due to high formaldehyde.
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January 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that understanding hair structure is key to diagnosing hair abnormalities and recommends gentle hair care for management.
October 2018 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that various hair disorders have different treatments, including medication, surgery, and addressing underlying causes.
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October 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” The document concludes that mouse models are crucial for studying hair biology and that all mutant mice may have hair growth abnormalities that require detailed analysis to identify.
November 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Scientists made a mouse that shows how a specific protein in the skin changes and affects hair growth and shape.
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April 2011 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” Melanocyte stem cells in hair follicles are key for hair color and could help treat greying and pigment disorders.
153 citations
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August 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is a less invasive hair transplant method with minimal scarring, suitable for about 60% of patients, especially those needing fewer grafts and quicker recovery.
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July 2020 in “Cell” Muscles and nerves that cause goosebumps also help control hair growth.
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November 2014 in “Histochemistry and Cell Biology” The we/we wal/wal mice have defects in hair growth and skin layer formation, causing hair loss, useful for understanding alopecia.
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June 2002 in “Transgenic Research” Scientists made a mouse that can be made to lose hair and then grow it back.
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Scientists have found specific genes linked to different hair loss conditions, which could lead to new treatments.
30 citations
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January 2014 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Tight hairstyles, especially on chemically treated hair, can cause reversible hair loss if caught early but may become permanent if not addressed.
22 citations
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July 2003 in “Military medicine” New treatments are available for managing ingrown hair inflammation.
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April 2004 in “Dermatologic Therapy” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and a combination of medical, hair-care, and surgical treatments are important for managing alopecia in black women.