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June 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that the retinoid all-trans retinoic acid induced a catagen-like stage in human scalp hair follicles, suggesting upregulation of TGF-beta2 as a contributing mechanism.
11 citations
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September 2014 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that mycophenolate may stabilize β-catenin and counteract interferon-γ-induced catagen changes in human dermal papilla cells, which could promote hair growth.
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July 2015 in “Journal of Ginseng Research” In this study, Korean Red Ginseng showed protective effects against chemotherapy-induced premature hair follicle aging in an in vitro model by modulating specific cellular protein expressions.
9 citations
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February 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, CRH receptor antagonists from Pulsatilla chinensis reversed stress hormone-induced changes in hair follicles and dermal papilla cells in a lab setting, suggesting potential pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications for treating stress-related hair loss.
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April 2013 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study found that tianeptine may suppress the transition to catagen, promoting hair growth in a stress-induced alopecia areata mouse model.