161 citations
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August 2012 in “Seminars in cell & developmental biology” This review discusses the molecular mechanisms involved in hair follicle development and regeneration, highlighting findings from mouse genetic studies, and reports no new experimental results.
20 citations
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December 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that preconditioning adipose-derived stem cells with HB-EGF enhanced their ability to promote hair growth in vivo by increasing their motility, paracrine effects, and survival.
September 2024 in “Frontiers in Genetics” In this study, researchers found a significant association between the rs13405699 SNP at 2q31.1 and male pattern baldness among Han Chinese men, suggesting genetic influence on this condition in this population.
This review discusses the role of the Wnt/β-catenin pathway in hair follicle development and how natural products that activate this signaling could be used to treat hair loss, but it reports no new experimental results.
45 citations
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June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This review discusses various in vitro and in vivo models for studying hair follicle function, noting their potential in developing new treatments for hair disorders but reports no new results.
35 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This review discusses the biology and signaling mechanisms of dermal papilla cells in hair follicle growth and reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize the importance of optimizing culture conditions for hair restoration.
29 citations
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April 2000 in “Journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry/The journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry” This study found that ICAM-1 expression in murine skin is developmentally regulated and crucial for skin and hair follicle remodeling beyond its recognized role in immune responses.
11 citations
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August 2021 in “Aging” This study found that TGF-β2 may enhance collagen expression and spheroid formation in human dermal papilla cells, which could improve their hair inductivity and maintenance.
11 citations
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July 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain tyrosine kinases may regulate hair growth and could help develop hair loss treatments.
7 citations
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June 2012 in “Journal of dairy science” This study found that topical application of bovine milk polar lipids accelerated hair cycle progression in mice, showing potential for use in cosmetic products.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” This review discusses factors affecting hair health, types of alopecia, and the potential of phytochemicals in managing hair loss but reports no new clinical results; it highlights the need for further studies.
This study suggests that bio-nanovesicles, such as exosomes and microvesicles, may enhance skin and hair follicle regeneration by modulating key signaling pathways, potentially overcoming the limitations of conventional treatments for alopecia and chronic skin diseases.
May 2023 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” In this study, Allium macrostemon Bunge extract was found to promote hair regrowth in a testosterone-induced androgenetic alopecia mouse model by activating Wnt/β-catenin signaling and boosting hair dermal papilla cell proliferation and growth factor expression.
January 2022 in “Springer eBooks” This review discusses the potential of the hair follicle dermis to direct hair development and explores concepts related to hair growth and androgenetic alopecia, without reporting new clinical results.
3 citations
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October 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Aged skin cells can help hair growth by stimulating stem cells.
162 citations
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August 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that stress negatively affects hair growth by inducing inflammation and early hair cycle transitions in mice, which might inform strategies for managing stress-related hair loss in humans.
31 citations
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July 2017 in “Stem cell investigation” This article discusses the use of platelet-rich plasma as a supportive treatment for hair loss, emphasizing its potential to enhance hair follicle health and patient satisfaction, but reports no new clinical results.
45 citations
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May 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This manuscript reviews the latest understanding of alopecia areata's pathogenesis, highlighting the roles of genetic, immunological, and environmental factors, with a focus on immune responses involving IFN-γ and cytotoxic CD8+ T-cells as key contributors to hair follicle inflammation and function disruption without follicle destruction.
January 2024 in “Cosmetics” In this in-vitro study on human hair follicle cultures, researchers reported that the HAIR & SCALP COMPLEX significantly enhanced hair bulb growth and dermal papilla regeneration compared to other treatments, suggesting a potential new approach for managing hair loss and promoting growth.
October 2023 in “Nutrients” This study suggests that a complex of millet and wheat extract may enhance hair health by reducing oxidative stress and inflammation and potentially prolonging the anagen phase of hair growth in models.
854 citations
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February 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This review summarizes recent advances in understanding the molecular mechanisms of hair follicle formation and discusses potential future clinical applications for treating hair loss and skin tumors, but it reports no new clinical results.
4 citations
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May 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This study found that heat-killed Enterococcus faecalis EF-2001 promoted hair regrowth in mice, likely by increasing the expression of growth factors and marker genes.
April 2025 in “Diagnostics” This review synthesizes data suggesting that managing inflammation and oxidative stress may enhance the effectiveness of PRP therapy for hair regeneration, though standardizing PRP protocols remains challenging.
November 2024 in “Aging Cell” In this study, researchers found that treating senescent human dermal papilla cells with dasatinib and quercetin improved their ability to regenerate hair follicles by depleting senescent cells and enhancing inductive potency, suggesting potential clinical applications for senolytic treatments in cell-based hair restoration therapies.
September 2023 in “JPRAS Open” This review discusses botulinum toxin A as a treatment for various types of hair loss and reports no clinical results; the authors emphasize the need for comprehensive evaluations and further research.
July 2021 in “Faculty of 1000 Research Ltd” This case series reported good hair growth results in three androgenic alopecia patients treated with a combination of autologous platelet-rich plasma and stromal vascular fraction cells.
November 2022 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” In this study, researchers used a new method with platelet-rich plasma-loaded microcarriers to enhance dermal papilla cell activity and hair follicle regeneration, achieving significant hair and vessel growth in a mouse model compared to control groups.
May 2021 in “F1000Research” This study describes a case series where combining PRP and stromal vascular fraction cells for androgenic alopecia led to denser hair growth and improved hair quality in three patients.
October 2022 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” This study observed that both PRP and 1550 nm fractional erbium-glass laser improved AGA, with greater hair density in patients receiving the combination therapy and no side effects reported.
2 citations
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May 2023 in “Plants” In this study, Allium hookeri extract increased viability and size of dermal papilla cell spheroids and reduced oxidative stress effects, potentially promoting hair growth by regulating specific protein signaling pathways in human cells.