March 2026 in “Brazilian Journal of Microbiology” This study found that restoring the skin microbiome significantly improved hair growth and skin condition in androgenic alopecia model mice by modulating the immune-inflammatory balance, highlighting the potential of bacterial-based therapies for hair loss.
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May 2021 in “Cell Host & Microbe” This study reports that skin bacteria can accelerate hair follicle regeneration and improve wound healing through IL-1β signaling, by activating keratinocytes in a pathway involving IL1R/Myd88.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Gut microbiota influences the development of alopecia areata.
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The gut microbiome affects the development of alopecia areata.
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July 2016 in “Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology” In this animal study, cedrol treatment reduced chemotherapy-induced alopecia in mice by preventing hair follicle damage, while minoxidil did not prevent alopecia under similar conditions.