29 citations
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June 1998 in “Developmental Biology”
This study found that the patchwork mutation in mice affects melanocyte survival in hair follicles, leading to a variegated coat pattern without partially pigmented hairs due to a community effect among melanoblasts.
In this study, PRP improved capillary formation and increased hair follicle density after hair transplantation in rats, suggesting it may enhance the success of such procedures.
14 citations
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February 2021 in “Experimental Dermatology”
This study found that activating CB1 receptor signaling in human hair follicles increased stem cell proliferation while reducing differentiated cell survival, suggesting CB1's role as a survival stimulus for epithelial stem cells.
31 citations
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August 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy”
This review examines the life cycle, biomarkers, and functions of hair follicle stem cells, emphasizing their role in hair loss therapy and other skin and hair disorders, but reports no new clinical results.
MCL-1 is important for hair follicle stem cell survival, but its impact on human hair regrowth is unclear. Minoxidil and finasteride are the main treatments, with doubts about new discoveries leading to effective human solutions soon.
Intermittent fasting may suppress hair follicle regeneration, but opinions vary on its impact on hair loss. Some users report no negative effects or even hair improvement while using treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.
A quercetin-encapsulated and polydopamine-integrated nanosystem (PDA@QLipo) shows promise for treating androgenetic alopecia by reshaping the perifollicular microenvironment, outperforming minoxidil in hair regeneration. The nanosystem promotes cell proliferation, hair follicle renewal, and recovery by scavenging reactive oxygen species and enhancing neovascularity.