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July 2012 in “Experimental Dermatology” In this study, treatment with human follicular keratinocyte-conditioned media improved the trichogenicity of cultured dermal cells by activating key signalling pathways, suggesting its potential use in cell therapy for hair loss.
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February 2001 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” HGF activator helps convert HGF to its active form, promoting hair growth.
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April 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The study reports that Fgf18 and Tgf-β2 signaling pathways in hair follicle stem cells have opposing effects on the timing of hair cycle transitions, influencing the shift from telogen to anagen phases.
June 2026 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” This article reviews emerging therapies for androgenetic alopecia, highlighting advances like androgen-receptor antagonists and improved minoxidil delivery that aim to enhance treatment efficacy and safety.
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December 2016 in “PLOS ONE” This study developed a new protocol to efficiently produce skin dermal stem cells from human induced pluripotent stem cells, which may aid in treating various skin disorders.