Stem Cell Applications in Human Hair Growth: A Literature Review
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research Aging of Hair Follicle Stem Cells and Their Niches
Aging changes hair stem cells and their environment, leading to gray hair and hair thinning, but understanding these changes could help develop treatments for hair regeneration.
research Corticosterone Inhibits GAS6 to Govern Hair Follicle Stem-Cell Quiescence
Stress hormone corticosterone blocks a growth factor to slow down hair stem cell activity and hair growth.
research Hormonal Effects on Hair Follicles
Hormones like testosterone and estrogen significantly affect hair growth and structure.
research Telogen Effluvium: A Review of the Literature
The conclusion is that treatments for Telogen Effluvium exist, but standard treatment guidelines are needed.
research Spironolactone for Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss
Spironolactone effectively treats female pattern hair loss with few side effects.
research Hair Transplantation by Follicular Unit Extraction for Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Retrospective Observational Study from Two Centers
Hair transplantation with FUE is safe, effective, and better than FUT for male hair loss.
research Autologous Cellular Method Using Micrografts of Human Adipose Tissue Derived Follicle Stem Cells in Androgenic Alopecia
Using human fat tissue derived stem cells in micrografts can safely and effectively increase hair density in people with hair loss.
research The Role of Vitamins and Minerals in Hair Loss: A Review
Some vitamins and minerals like vitamin D and iron can help with certain types of hair loss, but more research is needed for others.
research Self-Organization Process in Newborn Skin Organoid Formation Inspires Strategy to Restore Hair Regeneration of Adult Cells
Newborn mouse skin cells can grow hair and this process can be recreated in adult cells to potentially help with hair loss.
research Stem Cells from Human Hair Follicles: First Mechanical Isolation for Immediate Autologous Clinical Use in Androgenetic Alopecia and Hair Loss
Stem cells from hair follicles can safely treat hair loss.
research The Hair Shedding Visual Scale: A Quick Tool to Assess Hair Loss in Women
The new visual scale is a quick and effective way to measure hair loss in women.
research The Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Hair Regrowth: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial
Platelet-rich plasma injections significantly improved hair regrowth and thickness in patients with hair loss.
research Hair Regrowth in Alopecia Areata Patients Following Stem Cell Educator Therapy
Stem Cell Educator therapy helps regrow hair and improve life quality in alopecia areata patients.
research Paracrine Crosstalk Between Human Hair Follicle Dermal Papilla Cells and Microvascular Endothelial Cells
Cells from the base of hair follicles help blood vessel cells survive and grow, which is important for healthy hair.
research Topical Minoxidil Fortified with Finasteride: Maintenance of Hair Density After Replacing Oral Finasteride
Minoxidil and finasteride combo maintains hair density effectively.
research Beyond Goosebumps: Does the Arrector Pili Muscle Have a Role in Hair Loss?
The arrector pili muscle might play a role in hair loss and needs more research to understand its impact.
research Cause of Androgenic Alopecia
Male pattern baldness may be caused by scalp pressure on hair follicles, which increases with age and leads to a cycle of hair loss. This process is not directly determined by genes.
research International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery
Various techniques and tools for hair restoration were presented in 1998, including a mathematical model for donor area, use of lasers in surgery, methods for controlling grafted hair direction, and ways to increase graft yield. Satisfaction rates were around 39%, and studies showed trauma and dehydration can damage hair follicles.
research The Secret Life of the Hair Follicle
Hair follicles create different cell layers and proteins, controlled by various molecules.
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research Androgenetic Alopecia: May Growth Factor Mimetic Oligopeptides Supplement Minoxidil and Finasteride Therapy?
Certain peptides, caffeine, taurine, and an iron complex may improve hair regrowth when used with minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss.
research Hair Loss (Alopecia or Baldness)
Baldness is often hereditary and linked to male hormones, becoming noticeable when half the hair is lost.
research Daily Finasteride Boosts Hair Growth in Men
Finasteride helps men grow more hair and lose less.
research Towards a Molecular Understanding of Hair Loss and Its Treatment
Future hair loss treatments should aim to extend hair growth, reactivate resting follicles, reverse shrinkage, and possibly create new follicles, with gene therapy showing promise.
research Clinical Updates in Hair
Most treatments for hair loss in 1997 were not effective for most people, and maintaining hair growth was difficult.