26 citations
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November 2002 in “Planta medica” In this study, the methanol extract of Cercidiphyllum japonicum heartwood was found to stimulate the proliferation of mouse hair epithelial cells, with several isolated compounds showing significant proliferative activities.
25 citations
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November 2001 in “Kidney International” This study suggests that dihydrotestosterone plays a key role in the development of chronic allograft nephropathy, and inhibiting androgens may improve long-term kidney transplant outcomes.
23 citations
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February 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that Activin B at 10 ng/mL may promote vibrissae follicle growth in mice by enhancing hair matrix cell proliferation and cell cycle progression via ERK signaling pathways.
19 citations
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April 2015 in “European Journal of Pharmacology” This study found that dihydrotestosterone (DHT) may shorten the hair growth cycle through mechanisms like cell-cycle arrest and β-catenin downregulation in rat hair follicle cells.
19 citations
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” This review discusses environmental factors like UV radiation and smoking that affect hair health and highlights the potential role of nutrition, but it reports no new results.
13 citations
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August 2000 in “Blood” This article discusses the evaluation of minimal residual disease in childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia using molecular methods and reports no new findings.
12 citations
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June 2019 in “The journal of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics/The Journal of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics” This study found that inhibiting the TRPV3 channel may significantly promote hair growth and suggests a potential therapeutic approach for hair loss and related skin diseases.
9 citations
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September 2019 in “Journal of clinical sleep medicine” This study reports a rare case where severe vitamin B12 deficiency was identified as the cause of excessive daytime sleepiness, which resolved after vitamin B12 replenishment.
6 citations
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September 2022 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” In this study, Epimedii Folium extract was found to enhance melanin production and promote pigmentation through mechanisms involving the MAPK/ERK1/2 pathway in both in vitro and in vivo models.
6 citations
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February 2002 In this study, the bark of Spondias mombin showed potential anti-tumor effects in rats with induced cancer, reducing symptoms like hair loss and low food intake, but tachycardia was noted as a possible side effect.
4 citations
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February 2022 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis” The conclusion is that a new method can measure caffeine and drugs in hair, finding caffeine abusers have 70 times more caffeine than normal, with a proposed cut-off value for abuse.
2 citations
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September 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, the authors compared trichoscopy findings for different forms of diffuse non-cicatricial alopecia in females and suggested that trichoscopy might often replace the need for histopathological confirmation, reserving biopsies for more uncertain cases.
1 citations
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August 2023 in “Biomolecules & therapeutics” In this study, researchers found that recombinant human HAPLN1 promoted hair growth in mice and human hair matrix cells by activating specific signaling pathways, suggesting it may offer a potential hair loss treatment with fewer side effects than existing medications.
1 citations
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April 2019 in “JAAD case reports” This case report presents a rare manifestation of secondary cutaneous B-cell lymphoma as erythematous macules coalescing into reticular patches on the scalp and forehead.
August 2025 in “International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research” This review highlights the important role of the vitamin B complex in enhancing tissue repair, reducing inflammation, and improving surgical outcomes in plastic and reconstructive procedures by supporting cellular processes such as mitochondrial efficiency, neurotransmitter biosynthesis, and wound healing pathways.
January 2025 in “Scripta Medica” In this study, PDO, PLLA, and PCL thread implants in ageing rat skin did not alter MMP1 gene expression but maintained collagen levels similar to young skin without UV-B exposure, suggesting possible benefits for skin collagen but not gene expression modification.
September 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that quercetin-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles demonstrated positive protective effects on human hair against UV-B light, as they controlled microscopic surface roughness, reduced chemical changes, and minimized protein loss in vitro compared to other treatments.
January 2022 in “Journal of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry” This study found that a polyherbal gel made from guava leaves, amla, and aloe is effective against candidiasis on the skin, with additional benefits of nourishing hair and preventing premature graying.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that fermented mackerel oil increased hair growth by promoting dermal papilla cell proliferation and cell cycle progression through wnt/β-catenin signaling activation in vibrissa follicles.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Stopping certain drugs can improve skin conditions, arsenicosis affects over half of a Bangladeshi village, males are more vulnerable, and certain treatments are effective for warts, acne, and psoriasis. Smoking and drinking are linked to psoriasis in men, a cream helps with a type of skin cancer, and low iron levels don't directly cause chronic hair loss in women.
169 citations
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May 2006 in “Genes & Development” This study found that keratin 17 and TNFα play interdependent roles in regulating hair follicle cycling, with TNFα required for the anagen–catagen transition and its ablation partially rescuing hair cycling defects in K17-null mice.
59 citations
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June 2023 in “Nature Aging” This study observed that in aged mouse skin, there was an increase in IL-17-expressing T helper cells, γδ T cells, and innate lymphoid cells, and blocking IL-17 signaling reduced skin inflammation and delayed age-related changes, suggesting it as a potential target to mitigate skin aging.
59 citations
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April 2016 in “Cell Reports” This study demonstrated that EdnrB signaling promotes melanocyte stem cell proliferation and differentiation, enhancing hair and epidermal melanocyte regeneration, especially under conditions of active Wnt signaling.
18 citations
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January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that intralesional steroid treatment led to significantly more hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients than narrow band ultraviolet B therapy, while their combination did not enhance effectiveness.
17 citations
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May 2019 in “Molecules” This study found that domestic temporary hair dyes may pose a health risk due to their cytotoxic effects on human red blood cells and NIH/3T3 cell lines.
10 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research” This study found that combining Panax notoginseng saponins with bone mesenchymal stem cells significantly enhanced diabetic cutaneous ulcer healing in rats by reducing inflammation and promoting new epidermis formation through specific molecular pathways.
9 citations
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June 2021 in “Journal of Inflammation Research” This study found that Euph E and Euri A showed strong anti-inflammatory activity and modulated cytokine and immune functions in macrophages, related to specific signaling pathways.
6 citations
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June 2017 in “Asian journal of beauty & cosmetology” In this study, Rosa multiflora root extracts showed strong antioxidant activity and promoted expression of growth factors IGF1 and PDGFB, suggesting potential use as a natural hair growth agent.
2 citations
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January 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” In a rat model of benign prostatic hyperplasia, this study found that purple corn extract may improve symptoms by inhibiting prostate enlargement, reducing androgen receptor signaling, and exerting anti-inflammatory effects.
1 citations
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January 2025 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” In this study, researchers found that exosomes derived from Pinctada martensii mucus can effectively inhibit melanin production in melanoma cells and zebrafish without adverse effects, potentially offering a promising therapeutic strategy for treating pigmentary disorders by modulating the NF-κB signaling pathway.