1 citations
,
February 2024 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Laser hair removal works well and is safe during any menstrual cycle phase.
1 citations
,
May 2022 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hair camouflage techniques can help manage hair loss and boost confidence.
1 citations
,
December 2019 in “World rabbit science” High doses of cobalt stopped hair growth in rabbits.
1 citations
,
January 2017 in “PubMed” All five hair fiber products improved appearance but didn't stick to completely bald areas.
January 2026 in “Eng—Advances in Engineering” Berry extracts improve fabric strength and flexibility, making it suitable for medical and cosmetic uses.
August 2025 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Experts created guidelines for who in Australia can get subsidized JAK inhibitor therapy for alopecia areata.
March 2025 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” Changing light exposure boosts hormone levels and antioxidant activity, improving cashmere growth in goats.
Understanding wound healing and signaling pathways could lead to new alopecia treatments.
Combining medications with scalp care and lifestyle changes boosts hair growth and reduces medication side effects.
February 2024 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Curved hair can develop when hair cells merge abnormally during growth.
January 2024 in “Molecules (Basel. Online)” Juglone from walnut extracts may help repair damaged hair.
July 2023 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” The analysis found that alopecia areata, a hair loss condition, is not very common in Australia, affecting about 0.13% of people, with new cases most often seen in males aged 19 to 34 years.
July 2023 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Biopolymers are increasingly used in cosmetics for their non-toxicity and skin benefits, with future biotech advancements likely to expand their applications.
Using enzymes to link proteins makes hair repair treatments more effective and long-lasting.
Different genes and pathways are active in yak skin and hair cells, affecting hair growth and immune responses.
June 2022 in “Research, Society and Development” COVID-19 may cause increased hair loss, but the exact reason is unclear and standard hair loss treatments are recommended.
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.
126 citations
,
January 1987 in “Current topics in developmental biology/Current Topics in Developmental Biology” Different keratin proteins are expressed in various epithelial cells at different stages, affecting cell structure and function.
125 citations
,
February 1971 in “Biochemistry” Specific cross-linkages help make hair proteins stable and strong.
12 citations
,
December 2011 7 citations
,
January 2001 in “Comprehensive series in photosciences” UV radiation significantly damages hair, especially with humidity, making it more vulnerable to further damage.
854 citations
,
February 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Understanding hair follicle development can help treat hair loss, skin regeneration, and certain skin cancers.
213 citations
,
September 2020 in “Journal of Functional Biomaterials” Bio-based electrospun fibers improve wound healing but face production and regulatory challenges.
156 citations
,
March 2022 in “Exploration” Bioactive inorganic particles-based biomaterials show promise for improving skin wound healing.
130 citations
,
April 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Four specific keratins in hair follicles help understand hair structure and function.
117 citations
,
August 2005 in “Ultramicroscopy” Human hair's strength and flexibility vary by ethnicity, damage, and treatment.
100 citations
,
December 2002 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Researchers mapped and categorized specific keratin-associated protein genes on human chromosome 21q22.1.
94 citations
,
July 2003 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” EGF controls hair growth by regulating hair follicles' growth phases.
93 citations
,
July 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” K25, K27, and K28 are found in all inner root sheath layers of hair, while K26 is only in the cuticle.
86 citations
,
April 2009 in “Journal of anatomy” Hard skin features like scales, feathers, and hair evolved through specific protein changes in different animal groups.