January 2020 in “Korean journal of ophthalmology/Korean Journal of Ophthalmology” Minoxidil increases cell layer permeability by reducing tight junction proteins and raising ROS levels.
May 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” The article concludes that PRP might help with hair loss, but more detailed research is necessary.
112 citations,
August 2012 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” Mutations in the RBPJ gene cause Adams-Oliver Syndrome.
85 citations,
January 2018 in “Cell stem cell” Different signals work together to change gene activity and guide hair follicle stem cells to become specific cell types.
61 citations,
October 1996 in “Development” Hair growth can be stimulated by combining certain skin cells, which can rejuvenate old cells and cause them to specialize in hair follicle creation.
15 citations,
January 2023 in “Biomaterials Research” 3D bioprinting in plastic surgery could lead to personalized grafts and fewer complications.
10 citations,
September 2022 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” Current methods can't fully recreate skin and its features, and more research is needed for clinical use.
10 citations,
March 2015 in “PubMed” Scalp micropigmentation, a cosmetic tattoo technique, is a promising non-surgical treatment for hair and scalp deformities, despite potential complications.
3 citations,
October 2023 in “Military Medical Research/Military medical research” Regulatory T cells help heal skin and grow hair, and their absence can lead to healing issues and hair loss.
2 citations,
February 2022 in “BioMed Research International” LED light therapy at 863 nm wavelength can slow down skin tumor growth and reduce inflammation in mice.
July 2022 in “Biomedicines” 4-Aminopyridine improves skin wound healing and tissue regeneration by increasing cell growth and promoting nerve repair.
March 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” ADSC-Exos with miR-122-5p can help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth.
December 2022 in “Nature Communications” Bead-jet printing of stem cells improves muscle and hair regeneration.
14 citations,
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.
55 citations,
June 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Ablative fractional resurfacing could improve how well topical drugs penetrate the skin, but more research is needed to fine-tune the method.
June 2011 in “CRC Press eBooks” Low-Level Laser Therapy can stimulate healing and cell function, potentially leading to wider medical use.
136 citations,
February 2017 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” PRP treatment improves hair growth, and the device used can affect results, with some being more effective.
The skin is a complex barrier for drug penetration, but understanding its structure and interactions can improve drug delivery methods.
37 citations,
April 2013 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Genetic and environmental factors, like smoking and exercise, affect male hair loss.
21 citations,
November 2012 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Both genetic and lifestyle factors significantly affect female hair loss.
8 citations,
July 2018 in “Current Sexual Health Reports” Finasteride can cause lasting sexual dysfunction, depression, and other side effects, needing more research for treatment.
1 citations,
July 2021 in “Veterinary Medicine and Science” A cat's skin condition was fully cured with cyclosporine A after other treatments failed.
13 citations,
June 2020 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” PRP preservation improves hair transplant results better than saline.
Transplanted rat hair follicles grew hair and had increased but not fully restored nerve connections in mice.
1 citations,
February 2023 in “ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering” The new microwell device helps grow more hair stem cells that can regenerate hair.
22 citations,
June 2013 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Early stage bald spots are linked to skin inflammation and damage to the upper part of the hair follicle.
5 citations,
July 2000 in “Southern Medical Journal” Male pattern baldness is often genetic and linked to a hormone, with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil being effective for some men.
359 citations,
September 2017 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” The Rotterdam Study updated findings on elderly health, focusing on heart disease, genetics, lifestyle effects, and disease understanding.
205 citations,
April 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scientists have found a way to create hair follicles from skin cells of newborn mice, which can grow and cycle naturally when injected into adult mouse skin.
40 citations,
March 2018 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” New treatment combining PRP and SVF increases hair density in 6-12 weeks for androgenetic alopecia patients.