March 2022 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” Ayurvedic treatment with local herbal applications successfully regrew hair in a patient with alopecia areata.
Human hair keratins can self-assemble and support cell growth, useful for biomedical applications.
October 2018 in “InTech eBooks” The gene Foxn1 is important for hair growth, and understanding it may lead to new alopecia treatments.
April 2018 in “D-Scholarship@Pitt (University of Pittsburgh)” Keratin-75 is secreted by ameloblasts in a unique way without a signal peptide.
September 2017 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open” Some migraine sufferers had no more headaches after getting a hair transplant.
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease affecting hair follicles and may harm heart health.
May 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A pregnant woman's skin condition improved after giving birth, possibly due to high estrogen levels during pregnancy.
May 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss caused by longer latent hair cycle and sudden miniaturization, not gradual follicle size reduction.
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February 2014 in “Phytotherapy Research” Myrtle has various health benefits and potential for medicine development.
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April 2020 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Drug repurposing is a cost-effective way to find new uses for existing drugs, speeding up treatment development.
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August 2022 in “Journal of endocrinological investigation” Vitamin D and calcium are important for quick and effective skin wound healing.
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December 2000 in “The EMBO Journal” Inhibiting Bmp signaling disrupts hair growth and differentiation.
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April 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Trichohyalin-like proteins are essential for the development of skin structures like hair, nails, and feathers.
January 2018 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” A child with Olmsted syndrome showed mild improvement in hair and skin issues with treatment.
April 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Treatment improved some symptoms but not all.
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.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Cell movements and forces shape feather growth in chicken skin.
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September 2001 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Human hair keratins were cataloged, showing their roles in hair differentiation stages.
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January 2016 in “Current topics in developmental biology/Current Topics in Developmental Biology” Frizzled receptors are essential for various body development processes and maintaining certain body functions.
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October 2024 in “Animals” An allele of the KRTAP13-2 gene may improve wool quality in sheep.
August 2023 in “Gastroenterology” A 78-year-old man with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome improved significantly after treatment and remains symptom-free.
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June 2013 in “Biochimica et biophysica acta. Molecular cell research” Cornification is how skin cells die to form the protective outer layer of skin, hair, and nails.
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March 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new protein, mK6irs, is found in specific hair layers and may help understand hair growth and diseases.
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January 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Transglutaminase activity is important for skin and is found in both mammals and birds.
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February 2021 in “FEBS open bio” Human hair keratins K85 and K35 create unique filament patterns important for early hair formation.
May 2000 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hedgehog signaling is crucial for hair development, cadherins affect cell adhesion, neutrophils play a role in skin lesions, and BP230 autoantibodies impact skin stability.
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October 1997 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Trichohyalin is modified by enzymes to form strong structures in hair cells.
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March 2017 in “Experimental Dermatology” Curly hair is influenced by specific genetic variations.
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April 1992 in “Development” Both cell and non-cell parts are important for rat whisker follicle regrowth.
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June 2020 in “npj regenerative medicine” GDNF helps grow hair and heal skin wounds by acting on hair stem cells.