8 citations
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January 2001 in “Methods in enzymology on CD-ROM/Methods in enzymology” This article discusses methods to evaluate hair growth stimulants and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight the need for more precise identification of stem cell sites in hair follicles.
219 citations
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January 2006 in “Drug Metabolism Reviews” This review discusses how dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) may exert its biological effects through multiple receptors and reports no new clinical results.
Procyanidins and phosphatidic acids help promote hair growth.
2 citations
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November 2025 in “Biomedicines” This review explores how platelet- and marrow-derived biologics like PRP and BMAC exhibit both regenerative and antimicrobial properties useful in musculoskeletal conditions and wound healing, though their clinical outcomes are affected by preparation inconsistencies and lack of standardized protocols.
2 citations
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April 2025 in “Biologics” This study reviewed clinical trials and reports on cytokine-targeting biologics for alopecia areata, finding Dupilumab and Ustekinumab showed strong efficacy, while other biologics had limited success or worsened the condition. Further research is needed to optimize biologic therapies for AA.
