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Study reveals genes that control hair whorl direction
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The genetic basis and polygenic nature of hair whorl orientation are both shown by the first gene mapping study on human scalp hair whorls. An article in the Elsevier-distributed Journal of Investigative Dermatology reports the discovery of four linked genetic variants that are likely to hav
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Study uncovers genes that dictate direction of hair whorls
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The first gene mapping investigation on human scalp hair whorls demonstrates both the genetic foundation and the polygenic nature of hair whorl orientation.
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Researchers find genetic locations for increased hidradenitis suppurativa
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Under the skin, painful lumps develop as a result of the chronic inflammatory follicular illness known as hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). The armpits, groin, and regions beneath the breasts are common places where the lumps develop as a result of skin rubbing against the skin. The severity of
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BrowMaster Now Offering Scalp Micro Pigmentation (SMP) Services in India
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 2: Scalp micropigmentation (SMP) is a non-surgical cosmetic procedure that uses a tattooing technique to create the appearance of fuller hair. It can be a good option for people who are self-conscious about their hair loss or scalp showing through. Scalp Micropigmenta
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Research: Stuck stem cells are connected to ageing of hair
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Based on a recent study, specific stem cells can travel between growth compartments in hair follicles with a special aptitude, but as people age, they become trapped and lose the capacity to mature and preserve hair colour.
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Stuck stem cells associated with hair turning grey: Study
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
A new study claimed certain stem cells have a unique ability to move between growth compartments in hair follicles, but get stuck as people age and so lose their ability to mature and maintain hair colour.
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Scars can be repaired with hair follicle transplants: Study
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
According to a new study, skin scars began to behave more like uninjured skin after being treated with hair follicle transplants. Scarred skin generates new cells and blood vessels, remodelled collagen to reestablish healthy patterns, and even expressed genes found in healthy, unscarred s
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Scars can be repaired by using transplanted hair follicles
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Skin scars began to behave more like uninjured skin after being treated with hair follicle transplants, according to a new study. Scarred skin grew new cells and blood vessels, remodelled collagen to restore healthy patterns, and even expressed genes found in healthy, unscarred skin.
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Research finds link between immune system, hair growth
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Alopecia is a disorder in which a person's immune system assaults own hair follicles, resulting in hair loss
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Treating acne with systemic antibiotics can have consequences on maturing
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Adolescence is a time of significant skeletal development. One of the most universal, and sometimes distressing, experiences during adolescence is the development of acne a skin condition that results from the plugging of hair follicles with oil and dead skin cells. For some individuals whos
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9 out of 10 Indians suffer from genetic hair fall, Traya study reveals
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 13 (ANI/PNN): Data amassed by Traya, a holistic hair loss solution start-up, reveals that over 150 million Indians in their early 20s suffer from hair fall, balding and greying. This translated to 9/10 Indians facing genetic hair fall at least once in their lifetim
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Research finds mites live on skin of human's face and mate at night
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 25 (ANI): A new DNA analysis reveals the reason behind odd mating habits, body features and evolutionary future of mites that live in the hair follicles of humans.
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