6 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of Cellular Physiology”
In this study, adipose-derived stem cells from humanscalp were successfully directed towards chondrocyte differentiation, with TGF-beta3 and BMP-6 growth factors proving effective for in vitro chondrogenesis.
This study used single-cell RNA sequencing to create a detailed atlas of humanscalp hair follicles and found that early-stage hair graying involves matrix hair progenitor depletion linked to P53 pathway activation.
8 citations
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November 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology”
This study reported that exogenous R-spondin-1 can restore hair follicle neogenesis in adult mouse cells, highlighting differences in gene expression and signaling pathways between fetal and adult dermal papilla cells.
7 citations
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December 2016 in “Journal of The Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers”
This study found that porcine platelet-rich plasma can be a commercially viable replacement for fetal bovine serum with similar effectiveness in promoting human hair follicle cell growth.
Vitamin D may counteract DHT and help with hair growth, as seen in mice and human hair cultures. Some users discuss using Vitamin D, magnesium, and other supplements for hair health, while others humorously note the success in mice.
A user tried scalp microneedling with stem cells and exohealer in Korea for hair loss, costing $2.5k, and is awaiting results. Another user shared their experience using various growth factors and supplements, noting it improves existing hair but doesn't grow new hair, requiring monthly maintenance.
Fatty acid metabolic signaling can activate epithelial stem cells for hair regeneration. Oleic and palmitoleic acids showed the best results, but practical application on humans remains uncertain.
A new "third cell" discovery in Japan could be key to fully regenerating hair follicles, with human trials possibly starting in 2027-2028. AI is expected to accelerate medical discoveries, potentially leading to a hair loss cure within a few years.
Topical application of Eriodictyon angustifolium extract can prevent and reverse age-related beard graying and darken gray hair by increasing melanin production. Sterubin, a component of the extract, also promotes hair pigmentation and protects cells from DNA damage.
Sensitive to hormones? A centella scalp mask may help ease hidden inflammCentella asiatica has anti-inflammatory and wound-healing effects in animal and cell studies, but no published research has tested a centella scalp mask on the human scalp, in hormonal contexts or otherwise, and no community reports were found of one being used this way.
Got small bald circles with no warning? Centella creams might calm the area and kickstart new growth.There is no published human trial of Centella asiatica for alopecia areata or any other hair loss; the only hair-related studies are cell-culture work. Community users describe Centella creams as soothing for an irritated scalp, not as regrowth treatments, and a new bald patch needs a doctor's diagnosis first.
What results can you expect from using bicalutamide on your scalp?There is no published human study of bicalutamide applied to the scalp for hair loss, no licensed topical product and no established dose, so no result can be predicted from it. The evidence that exists is for the oral tablet in women, which is a prescription drug requiring liver monitoring and contraindicated in pregnancy.
Is rapamycin safe for long-term use on the scalp, or should it be used in cycles?There is no published human trial of topical rapamycin on the scalp, so nobody knows whether long-term use is safe; the idea of cycling it comes from community practice and theory, not from any study or guideline, and rapamycin for hair loss is an off-label use of a prescription immunosuppressant.