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August 2014 in “Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences” Recombinant goat VEGF164 speeds up hair growth in mice.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Genetics can help tailor treatments for male pattern hair loss, improving outcomes like stabilization or modest regrowth.
June 2021 in “Journal of emerging technologies and innovative research” Onion and Aloe vera can help protect hair from damage caused by hair dyes.
97 citations
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March 2002 in “Molecular and cellular biology” Mutant CDP/Cux protein causes hair defects and reduced male fertility in mice.
9 citations
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June 2020 in “Animal genetics” Scientists found genes linked to hair length in Brangus cattle that could help breed heat-tolerant cattle.
Water and fatty acids affect hair's surface differently based on hair damage, and models can help understand hair-cosmetic interactions.
January 2017 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” The case shows skin changes can indicate deeper health issues like insulin resistance, which are challenging to manage.
10 citations
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June 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Some plant-based chemicals may help with hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
6 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” HIF-1α stimulators, like deferiprone, work as well as popular hair loss treatments, minoxidil and caffeine, in promoting hair growth.
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February 2021 in “Scholars international journal of anatomy and physiology” Different forms of FGF5 either promote or inhibit hair growth.
107 citations
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August 2012 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” The document concludes that understanding the sebaceous gland's development and function is key to addressing related skin diseases and aging effects.
26 citations
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August 2013 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Certain scalp patterns can indicate the severity and activity of hair loss in Turkish alopecia patients.
24 citations
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October 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” Genetic research has advanced our understanding of skin diseases, but complex conditions require an integrative approach for deeper insight.
9 citations
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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.
5 citations
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March 2017 in “Laser Physics Letters” Different scalp imaging methods are important for studying hair and scalp health and require more volunteers for better evaluation.
August 2017 in “Companion animal” Focal alopecia in dogs has many causes and requires various tests for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
40 citations
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June 2013 in “Scientific Reports” A gene variant in KRT71 causes the curly fur in Selkirk Rex cats.
10 citations
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March 2019 in “Human Genetics” A genetic mutation in the SGK3 gene causes hairlessness in Scottish Deerhounds and may relate to human hair loss.
September 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Anterolateral leg alopecia is a benign, nonprogressive hair loss condition on the lower legs that is not well understood and may resolve on its own.
349 citations
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January 2005 in “The FASEB journal” Human skin can make serotonin and melatonin, which help protect and maintain it.
260 citations
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December 2012 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology” Wnt signaling is crucial for skin development and health, and its disruption can cause skin diseases.
122 citations
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June 2002 in “Genes & Development” Keratin 17 is crucial for early hair strength and cell survival.
98 citations
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June 2001 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” A cluster of sulfur-rich hair protein genes was found on chromosome 17.
70 citations
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March 2008 in “Mechanisms of Ageing and Development” Maintaining DNA health in stem cells is key to preventing aging and tissue breakdown.
61 citations
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April 2009 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Docetaxel and paclitaxel for breast cancer can cause permanent, severe hair loss.
52 citations
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November 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Different harmful mutations in the CDH3 gene cause HJMD, but symptoms vary among individuals.
51 citations
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February 2009 in “Journal of dermatological science” Pitx2 helps outer root sheath cells differentiate but can't start hair growth on its own.
20 citations
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July 2013 in “European Journal of Oral Sciences” A new PAX9 gene mutation causes missing teeth and hair problems, but not skin or nail issues.
18 citations
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June 2017 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” A gene called Gk5 controls lipid production in the skin and affects hair growth.
17 citations
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June 2017 in “Gene” A rare genetic mutation found in an Indian family can be detected through prenatal screening.