April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Treprostinil, a drug, can delay wound healing in healthy cells but doesn't affect diabetic foot ulcer cells, suggesting further research could help understand its role in treating these ulcers.
Researchers developed a method to create artificial hair follicles that may help with hair loss treatment and research.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The research concluded that hyaluronic acid affects the formation and growth of hair follicle-like structures in a lab setting.
November 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” Early attempts at using cloned cells for hair transplants failed, but 3D cell growth showed some promise.
October 2013 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Three-dimensional culture helps dermal papilla cells grow new human hair follicles.
8 citations,
January 2015 in “Genetics and molecular research” Researchers found four key proteins that affect the development of a specific hair type in Yangtze River Delta white goats.
1 citations,
January 2021 in “SSRN Electronic Journal” Nanomaterials can make hair care products work better and safer.
129 citations,
January 2019 in “Clinical medicine insights” Obesity worsens PCOS symptoms, and PCOS may lead to more weight gain; managing both requires a holistic approach that includes mental health.
25 citations,
September 2020 in “Molecules” Quercitrin may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and improving cell health.
2 citations,
May 2021 in “Molecules” A new method was created to analyze certain chemicals in the urine of alopecia areata patients, revealing they have higher metanephrine content. This method can also be used for other related diseases.
17 citations,
June 2021 in “Molecules” Melatonin-loaded nanocarriers improve melatonin delivery and effectiveness for various medical treatments.
10 citations,
May 2019 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” Finasteride may cause kidney damage.
8 citations,
June 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Exosomes from umbilical cord cells fix hearing loss and damaged ear hair cells in mice.
2 citations,
February 2021 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” Women with PCOS tend to be less optimistic than those without it.
1 citations,
July 2021 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Father's finasteride use may affect son's fertility and testicular function.
January 2025 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Mothers with alopecia areata have a higher risk of adverse birth outcomes.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The 3D-SeboSkin model effectively simulates Hidradenitis suppurativa and is useful for future research.
August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” No link found between hair loss severity and PSA levels in men.
185 citations,
December 2011 in “Molecular and cellular endocrinology” Skin cells produce and activate vitamin D, which regulates skin functions and supports hair growth.
35 citations,
June 2017 in “Pharmaceutical research” Researchers developed a model that shows hair follicles increase skin absorption of caffeine by 20%.
25 citations,
October 2019 in “JAAD Case Reports” Baricitinib helped a woman with severe hair loss regrow almost all her hair without side effects.
25 citations,
January 2011 in “Pharmacognosy magazine” Nardostachys jatamansi DC compounds help promote hair growth.
21 citations,
September 2008 in “Magnetic Resonance Imaging” MRI can effectively image skin structures noninvasively.
20 citations,
December 2019 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” Blocking IL-12/IL-23 does not help with hair loss in alopecia areata for mice or humans.
18 citations,
October 2018 in “Nutrients” Annurca apple extract promotes hair growth by changing hair follicle metabolism to boost keratin production.
16 citations,
November 2015 in “Journal of Molecular Structure” Finasteride crystals are held together by hydrogen bonds and weak interactions, forming synthon pseudopolymorphs.
14 citations,
July 2021 in “Biomolecules” Centipeda minima extract helps hair grow by activating important growth signals and could be a promising hair loss treatment.
13 citations,
May 2021 in “Plants” The leaf extract of Leea indica may reduce inflammation, dissolve blood clots, and promote hair growth.
13 citations,
July 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Increasing alkaline phosphatase in human skin cells helps to grow more hair.
11 citations,
July 2021 in “Sustainability” Concrete made from animal bones and human hair is stronger and more environmentally friendly than traditional concrete.