6 citations
,
March 2016 in “PLoS ONE” The patient's hair was thinner and had fewer lipids due to a genetic mutation.
64 citations
,
January 2010 in “The FASEB Journal” Prolactin affects the production of different keratins in human hair, which could lead to new treatments for skin and hair disorders.
245 citations
,
January 1998 in “Genes & Development” Hoxc13 gene is essential for hair, nail, and papilla development.
40 citations
,
January 2016 in “PLoS ONE” Shorter daylight increases hair growth in Cashmere goats.
85 citations
,
September 2013 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Keratin 15 is not a reliable sole marker for identifying epidermal stem cells because it's found in various cell types.
59 citations
,
June 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The article explains the genetic causes and symptoms of various hair disorders and highlights the need for more research to find treatments.
4 citations
,
May 2012 in “Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” Scientists created three types of structures to help regrow hair follicles, and all showed promising results for hair regeneration.
1 citations
,
December 2011 Marine-derived ingredients show potential for hair health but need more human trials to confirm effectiveness.
December 2018 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Neurohormones help control skin health and could treat skin disorders.
July 2020 in “Bioinformatics and Bioengineering” Found key genes affecting hair loss, immune response, and skin development; more research needed for better treatments.
184 citations
,
December 2018 in “Nature Communications” Researchers created human hair follicles using a new method that could help treat hair loss.
30 citations
,
March 2017 in “ACS biomaterials science & engineering” Hair follicles are valuable for regenerative medicine and wound healing.
86 citations
,
December 2001 in “Experimental dermatology” Mutant mice help researchers understand hair growth and related genetic factors.
24 citations
,
April 2020 in “Cells” DNA methylation and long non-coding RNAs are key in controlling hair growth in Cashmere goats.
20 citations
,
August 2014 in “PloS one” MED1 affects skin wound healing differently in young and old mice.
15 citations
,
July 2004 in “Journal of morphology” Monotreme hair structure and protein distribution are similar to other mammals, but their inner root sheath cornifies differently, suggesting a unique evolution from reptile skin.
January 2012 in “Durham e-Theses (Durham University)” Keratin 15 affects cell behavior and characteristics in skin cells.
15 citations
,
February 2015 in “Cell & tissue research/Cell and tissue research” P-cadherin is important for hair growth and health, and its problems can cause hair and skin disorders.
Hair follicles can be used to quickly assess drug effects in cancer treatment.
196 citations
,
March 2016 in “Nature Communications” Genetic factors influence hair traits like shape, color, and greying in Latin Americans.
137 citations
,
September 2005 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” The HR protein helps hair grow by blocking a hair growth inhibitor, aiding in hair follicle regeneration.
98 citations
,
June 2008 in “Human mutation” A genetic change in the EDAR gene causes the unique hair traits found in East Asians.
38 citations
,
June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Accurate clinical, histological, and genetic methods are key for understanding and treating hair disorders.
37 citations
,
April 2017 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” PDGF signaling is crucial for maintaining and renewing hair follicle stem cells, which could help treat hair loss.
31 citations
,
March 2013 in “Gene” Signaling pathways are crucial for hair growth in goats.
4 citations
,
January 2017 in “Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin” Inhibiting ALOX12 can help hair cuticle maturation by increasing S100A3 citrullination.
3 citations
,
May 2023 in “Precision clinical medicine” Researchers found four genes that could help diagnose severe alopecia areata early.
May 2025 in “Animal Bioscience” Inhibiting prolactin reduces hair follicle activation in cashmere goats.
January 2025 in “Open Life Sciences” Overexpression of the HE4 gene in mice causes eye inflammation and cloudiness.
71 citations
,
October 2008 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” HFMs can help study hair growth and test potential hair growth drugs.