9 citations
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January 2008 in “Acta histochemica et cytochemica” COX-2 levels change during the hair cycle and affect skin and hair growth.
9 citations
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November 2007 in “Veterinary dermatology” Boxer and Labrador dogs' hair growth is affected by the tropical climate, but Schnauzers' is not.
9 citations
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April 2006 in “American Journal of Pathology” SGK3 is essential for proper hair growth and health.
8 citations
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June 2020 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Caffeine improves hair growth, thickness, and reduces shedding.
8 citations
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February 2017 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Intense pulsed light treatment effectively reduces underarm hair by making hair follicles smaller and extending their resting phase.
8 citations
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September 2002 in “Genes to Cells” Killing specific cells in hair follicles can lead to hair growth problems in mice.
7 citations
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May 2020 in “Trends in molecular medicine” The document concludes that the immune-inhibitory environment of the hair follicle may prevent melanoma development.
7 citations
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July 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” PGA-4HGF may help treat hair loss by activating hair growth pathways and extending the hair growth phase.
7 citations
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January 2016 in “Laboratory Investigation” TR3 is mainly found in hair follicle stem cells and may be involved in hair loss.
7 citations
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July 2015 in “The anatomical record” Hexi cashmere goats' hair growth varies by stage, with Hoxc13 linked to hair activity.
7 citations
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September 2014 in “Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences” Cuscuta reflexa extracts and an isolate promoted hair growth and could be natural treatments for hair loss.
7 citations
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April 2013 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Tianeptine, an antidepressant, may prevent stress-induced hair loss in mice.
7 citations
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February 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Imiquimod cream can rarely cause temporary hair loss.
7 citations
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December 2004 in “Medicine” Knowing how skin works and its diseases helps doctors diagnose and treat skin conditions better.
6 citations
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August 2019 in “PLOS ONE” Gambogic Amide helps maintain hair color and promotes hair growth.
6 citations
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January 2016 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Boiling and fermenting certain herbs can help hair grow by activating hair growth genes and pathways.
6 citations
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May 2008 in “Journal of Surgical Research” Mice genetically modified to produce more Del1 protein had faster hair regrowth.
6 citations
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January 2007 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Gray hair regained color after thyroid hormone treatment.
6 citations
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November 2006 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Two teenage brothers had a rare, treatment-resistant form of female-pattern hair loss with unusual scalp changes.
6 citations
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April 1996 in “Journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry/The journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry” TGF-alpha is present in sheep and ferret skin and may affect hair growth without directly stimulating cell proliferation.
5 citations
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March 2023 in “Archives of dermatological research” Increased HIF-1α is linked to the inflammation and severity of hidradenitis suppurativa, suggesting treatments that lower HIF-1α could help.
5 citations
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January 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” Current therapies cannot fully regenerate adult skin without scars; more research is needed for scar-free healing.
5 citations
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December 2013 in “Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice” Some horses lose hair without inflammation or itching due to various conditions, and while mainly a cosmetic issue, diagnosis requires examination and biopsies, and breeding is not advised if it's hereditary.
4 citations
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September 2020 in “BioMed Research International” Timosaponin BII, a plant extract, was found to promote hair growth in mice, similarly to minoxidil.
4 citations
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September 2020 in “Annals of Translational Medicine” Concentrated nanofat helps mice grow hair by activating skin cells and may be used to treat hair loss.
4 citations
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January 2014 in “The Scientific World Journal” Red deer antler extract helps hair grow by extending the growth phase and increasing cell growth in hair follicles.
3 citations
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January 2021 in “Applied sciences” Fermented red ginseng and a traditional herb mix improved hair growth in mice.
3 citations
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May 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Adenosine helps human hair grow and prevents hair loss by targeting specific cells.
3 citations
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May 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Miliacin with polar lipids helps hair growth and improves hair loss in women.
3 citations
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July 2018 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” iNOS contributes to hair loss in obese diabetic mice and blocking it may encourage hair growth.