2 citations
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July 2011 in “AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY” Seven genetic variations in sheep's DSG4 gene are linked and affect wool traits.
2 citations
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February 2025 in “PLoS ONE” Key proteins influence wool quality by affecting hair follicle development in sheep.
2 citations
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May 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Hair shaft changes may be linked to CCCA, but their role is unclear.
June 2026 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” Dupilumab improved hair and skin in a woman with Netherton syndrome.
9 citations
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January 2009 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The cream effectively reduces excessive hair growth and related skin issues without side effects.
6 citations
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April 2022 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” The research identified key proteins and genes that may influence wool bending in goats.
June 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A bull with a gene mutation was asymptomatic, synthetic retinoids cause hair loss, and new therapeutic targets were identified for skin diseases.
3 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of Dermatology” The p.P25L mutation in the KRT5 gene causes a rare skin condition that worsens over time and may lead to hair loss starting in young adulthood.
8 citations
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August 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Red dots on the upper chest may be an early sign of certain types of hair loss.
January 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” A woman with alopecia totalis regrew dark hair in bands after using a corticosteroid ointment.
9 citations
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September 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” A woman developed vitiligo from repeated eyebrow microblading.
3 citations
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January 2016 in “Case reports in dermatological medicine” An 80-year-old man grew extra hair on his forearms after starting Alzheimer's medication rivastigmine.
September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Björnstad syndrome causes twisted hair from birth.
5 citations
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March 2009 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The study found that pili bifurcati causes hair to intermittently split into two branches, each with its own outer layer.
8 citations
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December 1997 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The patient has a leg condition caused by vein issues, needing lifestyle changes and leg care.
44 citations
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July 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Poliosis circumscripta is a patch of white hair caused by lack of melanin, linked to genetic and acquired conditions.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” A 4-year-old boy has a rare type of hair loss in a line pattern on his scalp.
MITF and WNT3A are key in Dun Mongolian horse pigmentation.
12 citations
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January 1934 in “Proceedings of the Royal Society of London Series B Containing Papers of a Biological Character” Stretched hair has a similar structure to natural silk, showing hair's elasticity involves reversible changes within its molecules.
40 citations
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February 1990 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A 17-year-old developed woolly hair nevus in adolescence, which is unusual, and over time the hair darkened and straightened slightly, but microscopic changes persisted.
23 citations
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April 2004 in “American Journal of Ophthalmology” Using bimatoprost on one side of the face caused increased cheek hair growth in a patient.
15 citations
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March 2004 in “American Journal of Ophthalmology” Using bimatoprost on one side of the face caused increased cheek hair growth in a patient.
March 2026 in “Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials/Journal of mechanical behavior of biomedical materials” Hair cuticles remain stable and resilient under stress due to strong protein content and crosslinking.
1 citations
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November 2014 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas”
January 2012 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” The study concluded that a 'Swiss cheese' pattern in hair follicles is a useful sign for diagnosing alopecia areata.
2 citations
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January 2019 in “Dermatology Review” Pigmented vellus and upright regrowing hairs predict hair regrowth in severe alopecia.
36 citations
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April 1990 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Most pregnant women experience skin changes like darkening and stretch marks, and some may have skin conditions that usually get better after giving birth.
3 citations
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October 2024 in “Animals” Crimped wool has proteins linked to crimp formation, while straight wool has proteins linked to fiber fineness, which can improve wool quality and value.
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June 2010 in “BMC Medicine” Polycystic ovary syndrome is a complex condition that affects women's mental, reproductive, and metabolic health throughout their lives.
815 citations
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April 2010 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Women with PCOS should be screened for heart disease risk and manage their health to prevent it.