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February 2021 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” Hair follicle regeneration possible, more research needed.
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July 2011 in “Microscopy and Microanalysis” The hair follicle bulge is an important area for adult stem cells involved in hair growth and repair, with potential for medical use needing more research.
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May 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” Aging scalp skin contributes to hair aging and loss, and more research is needed to develop better hair loss treatments.
20 citations,
August 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” Human placental extract may help hair growth by affecting certain cell signals and could be more effective with minoxidil.
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February 2019 in “PubMed” Stem cells can help regenerate hair follicles.
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December 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Aging causes changes in the scalp that can affect hair growth and lead to older-looking hair in women.
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April 2020 in “Experimental Cell Research” PCAT1 helps hair growth by controlling miR-329/Wnt10b.
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November 2020 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Androgens reduce BMP2, which weakens the ability of certain cells to help hair stem cells become different types of cells.
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August 2020 in “Applied Materials Today” Hydrogel microcapsules help create cells that boost hair growth.
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April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New genes found linked to balding, may help develop future treatments.
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June 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mice without certain skin proteins had abnormal skin and hair development.
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November 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Advanced therapies like gene, cell, and tissue engineering show promise for hair regrowth in alopecia, but their safety and effectiveness need more verification.
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September 2023 in “eLife” TLR2 is important for hair growth and can be targeted to treat hair loss.
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April 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Scientists turned mouse skin cells into hair-inducing cells using chemicals, which could help treat hair loss.
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