This study suggests that topically applied thyroid hormones T3 and T4 promote hair growth on human scalp tissues ex vivo, highlighting potential therapeutic use for hair loss conditions like androgenetic alopecia.
April 2024 in “Pigment cell & melanoma research” This study explored the diversity of melanocyte stem cell subpopulations in the hair follicles of adult female mice and identified novel groups with distinct immune privilege regulation, suggesting a heterogeneous landscape that future research should consider.
February 2024 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” This study found that in atrophic acne scars, inflammation infiltrates the pilosebaceous unit over time, affecting resident stem cells and hindering the normal regeneration of the epidermis and adnexal structures, leading to scarring.
November 2023 in “Medical Immunology (Russia)” In this study, researchers found that children with alopecia areata exhibited immune system imbalances, including increased autoimmune and allergic markers and decreased phagocytic activity, along with a higher prevalence of autoimmune thyroiditis and allergic rhinitis compared to children without alopecia.
November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, researchers found that ex vivo and in vivo administration of the TYK2 inhibitor BMS-986202 prevented immune privilege collapse and promoted hair regrowth in models of alopecia areata, suggesting this approach may offer a new therapeutic avenue deserving of clinical investigation.
September 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study observed that while some progenitor cells were present in the partially bald areas of androgenic alopecia in Indian men, the completely bald areas lacked these cells, suggesting potential timing for therapeutic intervention targeting hair follicle stem cell activity.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that in biopsied skin samples of alopecia areata, a lower anagen/telogen ratio was associated with increased T cell infiltration, and enhancing the PD-1/PD-L1 axis may inhibit CD8+T cell infiltration and improve the condition.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This preliminary study of Alopecia Areata identified limited expression of certain metabolic transporters and enzymes in hair follicle immune cells, providing early insight into their unique energy needs.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In ex vivo organ culture of human scalp hair follicles, this study found that IL-9 signaling inhibits hair growth, reduces progenitor cell generation, and disrupts immune privilege.
December 2022 in “Experimental and Clinical Physiology and Biochemistry” This study found that a lotion with 5% minoxidil significantly altered immune parameters and disrupted immunological balance in guinea pigs, suggesting a substantial impact on both cellular and humoral immunity.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that marine-derived collagen peptides slightly promoted hair matrix proliferation and prolonged hair growth phase in human hair follicles ex vivo, suggesting potential benefits for hair loss treatment.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that stimulating the olfactory receptor OR2A4/7 with cyclohexyl salicylate promoted human hair growth and increased progeny of hair follicle epithelial stem cells in an ex vivo setting.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that Imaging Mass Cytometry effectively visualizes multiple biomarkers in alopecia areata, enhancing analysis of immune cell and tissue interactions in hair pathology.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study observes that TYK2 inhibition with BMS-986202 may extend hair follicle growth phases and decrease inflammatory cell markers in alopecia areata, suggesting potential for clinical application.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This clinical case report identifies xanthomatous hypophysitis in a male patient, highlighting the mismatch between clinical symptoms and MRI findings, which led to a pituitary biopsy and accurate diagnosis instead of unnecessary surgery.
This study suggests that bovine and fish-derived collagen peptides may help maintain or prolong the hair growth phase and balance hair follicle stem cell populations, potentially benefiting aging and hair loss conditions like androgenetic alopecia.
July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that the cosmetic olfactory receptor agonist cyclohexyl salicylate may stimulate hair growth and expand stem cell progeny, suggesting potential as a cosmetic adjuvant for hair loss.
May 2022 in “The journal of immunology/The Journal of immunology” This study developed a foxn1-deficient Xenopus laevis model using CRISPR/Cas9, observing reduced T-cell markers and altered immune responses in tadpoles, providing a nonmammalian model for immunological research.
May 2022 in “Journal of Immunology” In this study, a TGF-β mimic molecule from Heligmosomoides polygyrus was observed to enhance wound healing in mice, with improved tissue regeneration and specific immune cell recruitment without increased scarring.
January 2022 in “Yokohama National University Repository (Yokohama National University)” This study found that exosomes from human dermal papilla cell cultures, particularly in an oxygen-permeable 3D environment, most effectively supported hair follicle stem cell maintenance and promoted hair follicle formation in vitro.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Early-stage skin substitutes improve wound healing and skin structure.
March 2020 in “Central European Journal of Biology” This study found that isolated hair follicle outer root sheaths from mice can regenerate new dermal papillary structures in vitro, with stem cells and neutrophils playing key roles in the regeneration process.
March 2020 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” In this study, hair follicle stem cells were reported to accelerate burn wound healing and increase tissue tensile strength in rats.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that human skin contains distinct fibroblast subsets with unique expression profiles and functions, which can be isolated to investigate their role in skin pathogenesis.
June 2019 in “The Egyptian Journal of Histology” In this study, hyaluronic acid filler injections in albino rats increased subcutaneous tissue thickness, collagen and elastic fibers, and vascularization, suggesting potential benefits for combating skin aging and defects.
This study found that combining AMD3100 and low-dose FK506 significantly improved and accelerated the healing of diabetic wounds in rats, suggesting a promising therapeutic approach for wound care in diabetes.
October 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This article presents a diagnostic quiz based on clinical images and reports findings from the mentioned article but does not provide new clinical results.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” LED light helps human hair root cells grow and move by activating certain cell pathways.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” LED light helps human hair root cells grow and prevents them from dying by activating specific growth pathways.
April 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that combining UVB irradiation with anti-CD154 antibody improves the survival of hair follicle allografts in a humanized mouse model, suggesting a synergistic effect for allogeneic hair transplantation.