January 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” A child has a rare hair and skin disorder due to specific gene variants, suggesting broader genetic testing is needed.
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August 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Overexpressing the MSX-2 gene in mice causes skin and hair growth issues.
January 2020 in “Clinical dermatology open access journal” Changing certain hairstyles can prevent worsening hair loss in Mexican women.
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January 2017 in “Tohoku journal of experimental medicine” A woman's mature cystic teratoma caused her virilization by producing testosterone.
March 2023 in “JAAD case reports” A new genetic change in the keratin 10 gene caused a skin condition called ichthyosis hystrix in a father and his daughter.
February 2023 in “Laboratory Animal Research” Cudrania tricuspidata and Sargassum fusiforme extracts improved hair growth in mice by affecting growth-related genes.
Researchers found genes in sheep that may affect hair growth and wool quality.
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January 2011 in “Der Pharmacia Lettre” Hibiscus flower extract slowed down hair growth in rats.
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December 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” White hair has weaker tryptophan fluorescence than other unpigmented fibers, possibly due to UV exposure or unknown substances.
June 2006 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Lower adrenal hormone levels may cause hair loss in postmenopausal women, certain patterns help diagnose nail cancer, and a gene variant linked to higher skin cancer risk in kidney transplant patients suggests monitoring folate levels.
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March 1997 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
April 2020 in “International journal of research in dermatology” An 8-year-old girl has a rare, irreversible hair loss condition caused by a genetic mutation.
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September 2022 in “Molecules” Camellia seed cake extract may help hair growth by blocking the hair loss effects of a hormone called DHT.
Hair microscopy is a useful and affordable way to diagnose hair disorders.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A deep learning model was developed to help diagnose trichothiodystrophy by analyzing hair patterns.
November 2023 in “Advanced Science” A specific hair protein variant increases the spread of breast cancer and is linked to worse survival rates.
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May 1987 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Syphilis patients showed abnormal hair root changes, with no difference between primary and secondary stages.
September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” The document explains how trichoscopy can improve hair transplant results for patients with hair loss.
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January 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Thrombospondin-1 is crucial for hair follicle regression and reduced blood vessel growth during the catagen phase.
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January 2020 in “Nature” Stress can cause hair to turn gray by depleting stem cells.
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October 2000 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A different gene near the hairless gene on chromosome 8p21 causes a rare hair loss condition in a German family.
April 2012 in “Encyclopedia of Life Sciences” Different genes are linked to various types of hair loss.
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February 2015 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” Transplanting a mix of specific skin cells can significantly improve the repair of damaged hair follicles.
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April 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” GasderminA3 is important for normal hair cycle transitions by controlling Wnt signaling.
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January 2013 in “Methods in molecular biology” The method allows for 3D tracking of hair follicle stem cells and shows they can regenerate hair for up to 180 days.
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February 1998 in “Journal of bone and mineral research” A specific gene mutation causes vitamin D-resistant rickets and hair loss.
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November 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Different melanocyte types in hair follicles either survive or die during the catagen phase.
July 2024 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Botanical extracts and Minoxidil improved hair condition in a boy with a genetic disorder.
January 2025 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Rhamnose may help hair growth and pigmentation, making it a potential treatment for hair loss.
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July 2021 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Hair shaft disorders are diagnosed through examination and history, with general care and some treatments offering improvement.