This study suggests that ceramide may help maintain hair follicles under stress by modulating growth factor pathways in senescence-induced dermal papilla cells.
July 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that dermal papilla cell-conditioned medium can protect against UV-induced skin aging in a mouse model by modulating ferroptosis pathways, highlighting its potential for treating oxidative stress-related skin conditions.
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January 2017 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study suggests that stress-induced premature senescence of dermal papilla cells may contribute to hair follicle aging by impairing critical epithelial-mesenchymal interactions and promoting inflammatory cytokine production.
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January 2019 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” This study suggests that synthetic ceramides may promote hair growth by inducing proliferation of human dermal papilla cells through modulation of Wnt/β-catenin and BMP2/4 signaling pathways.
December 2025 in “Preprints.org” This study examined dermal papilla cells from hair follicles, finding that gene expression changes linked to wound healing and stem cell activity align with hair follicle regression, which could inform strategies for hair growth and skin rejuvenation.