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June 1987 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study found that epidermal and fibroblast growth factors increased proliferation of human hair bulb papilla cells and root sheath fibroblasts in vitro, while hydrocortisone decreased it and minoxidil had no effect.
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July 1990 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” In this study, high concentrations of dihydrotestosterone and testosterone reduced the growth of human hair follicle cells in vitro, while high estradiol levels increased their growth.
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March 1987 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that epidermal growth factor and fibroblast growth factor accelerated proliferation of human hair bulb papilla cells and root sheath fibroblasts cultured in vitro.
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January 1989 This study found that testosterone and dihydrotestosterone inhibit the growth rates of hair bulb papilla cells and root sheath fibroblasts, especially at higher doses, while estradiol was ineffective.
January 2011 in “Archivio Istituzionale della Ricerca (Universita Degli Studi Di Milano)” This study found that a combination of spermidin, rutine, and zeaxantine effectively reduced staurosporin-induced apoptosis in cultured hair follicle dermal papilla cells, potentially preventing the regression phase in the hair follicle cycle.