1 citations
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June 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that while clinical evidence is limited, early preclinical results suggest exosome treatment may enhance hair growth and warrant further research for therapeutic use in alopecia.
March 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that exosomes from adipose mesenchymal stromal cells, particularly those carrying miR-122-5p, may enhance hair follicle regeneration in androgenic alopecia by targeting the TGF-β/SMAD3 axis.
12 citations
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April 2022 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This review found that while preclinical studies highlight the potential benefits of exosome therapeutics for hair loss, clinical evidence on their safety and effectiveness for alopecia is currently lacking, requiring further research.
36 citations
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August 2018 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews various hair abnormalities observable through trichoscopy in conditions like monilethrix, trichorrhexis nodosa, and ectodermal dysplasias, with no new clinical findings reported.
149 citations
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July 2017 in “PLoS Biology” This study found that hair follicle patterning in development may arise from a combination of epidermal prepattern signals and mesenchymal self-organisation, with fibroblast growth factor and bone morphogenetic protein activities playing key roles.
8 citations
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January 2016 in “Skin research and technology” This study found that a new 12-point scale provided a more precise measurement system for evaluating hair damage and improvement after hair care product use compared to a 5-point scale.
9 citations
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November 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair transplant complications were likely due to deep graft placement and rough handling.
34 citations
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December 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses the use of ceramic-coated flat irons for hair straightening and reports no clinical results; the authors highlight potential hair damage risks from improper use.
33 citations
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January 2007 in “Pediatric dermatology” This report describes a 3.5-year-old girl with argininosuccinicaciduria, highlighting congenital trichorrhexis nodosa as a notable feature associated with the disorder.
479 citations
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January 2005 in “BioEssays” This review introduces the morphological and molecular principles of hair follicle development but reports no new experimental results, focusing on recent insights and forming a working hypothesis.
1113 citations
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August 1999 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” This article discusses the biologic and psychosocial significance of hair, the current limitations in hair growth drugs, and anticipates future therapies based on advancing hair follicle research.