May 2021 in “GSC Advanced Research and Reviews” Hair color is influenced by genetics and can indicate certain health conditions.
205 citations,
March 2012 in “Science Translational Medicine” PGD2 stops hair growth and is higher in bald men with AGA.
108 citations,
November 2006 in “Phytomedicine” Green tea component EGCG could potentially promote human hair growth.
98 citations,
June 2008 in “Human mutation” A genetic change in the EDAR gene causes the unique hair traits found in East Asians.
90 citations,
October 1996 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Growth factors are crucial for hair development and could help treat hair diseases.
87 citations,
March 2011 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Genetics and hormones play a role in male and female hair loss, but more research is needed to fully understand it.
87 citations,
March 2005 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Asiasari radix extract promotes hair growth and increases protein synthesis and cell proliferation.
71 citations,
May 2007 in “The FASEB journal” Human hair follicles produce and respond to erythropoietin, helping protect against stress.
61 citations,
June 2014 in “Scientific Reports” Wnt1a-conditioned medium from stem cells helps activate cells important for hair growth and can promote hair regrowth.
53 citations,
April 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” Wnt10b makes hair follicles bigger, but DKK1 can reverse this effect.
53 citations,
January 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” UVB radiation harms hair growth and health, causing cell death and other changes in human hair follicles.
47 citations,
October 2016 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Androgens prevent hair growth by changing Wnt signals in cells.
47 citations,
January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Premature graying of hair may suggest health issues and currently lacks effective treatments.
43 citations,
December 2013 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” Genetic mutations can cause hair growth disorders by affecting key genes and signaling pathways.
43 citations,
October 2002 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” All three shampoos reduced dandruff and hair loss, but ketoconazole and piroctone olamine also made hair thicker.
42 citations,
March 2018 in “PLOS Biology” Autophagy is important for human hair growth and health.
33 citations,
August 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” The document explains hair biology, the causes of hair loss, and reviews various hair loss treatments.
27 citations,
August 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Researchers found new genes involved in hair growth, which could help develop new hair treatments.
24 citations,
January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” Light microscopy is useful for diagnosing different hair disorders.
20 citations,
July 2006 in “Veterinary dermatology” Melatonin helped some Pomeranian dogs regrow hair, but it wasn't linked to estrogen receptors.
19 citations,
July 2015 in “Journal of Ginseng Research” Korean Red Ginseng may protect against hair loss caused by chemotherapy.
18 citations,
October 2018 in “Nutrients” Annurca apple extract promotes hair growth by changing hair follicle metabolism to boost keratin production.
16 citations,
January 2007 in “Dermatology” Scientists have made progress in understanding hair follicle stem cells, identifying specific genes and markers, and suggesting their use in treating hair and skin conditions.
14 citations,
May 2011 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Laser hair removal is effective for dark hair but needs improvement for nonpigmented or fine hairs.
7 citations,
September 2017 in “Scientific Reports” Mice with too much sPLA₂-IIA have hair loss and poor wound healing due to abnormal hair growth and stem cell depletion.
6 citations,
March 2019 in “Dermatologic surgery” Chilled ATPv-supplemented saline best preserves hair grafts' key genes.
3 citations,
November 1999 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Examining scalp biopsies in different ways helps better diagnose hair loss types.
417 citations,
September 2005 in “PLoS biology” Understanding gene expression in hair follicles can reveal insights into hair growth and disorders.
211 citations,
October 2001 in “The FASEB Journal” Noggin is necessary to start the hair growth phase in skin after birth.
202 citations,
August 2017 in “Nature cell biology” Lactate production is important for activating hair growth stem cells.