Human hair keratins can be turned into useful 3D biomedical scaffolds through a freeze-thaw process.
January 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The letters discussed medical tools, costs, treatment efficacy, and patient care complexities.
Dermal stem cells help regenerate hair follicles and heal skin wounds.
Integrin alphavbeta6 is important for wound healing and hair growth, and blocking it may improve these processes.
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March 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Carboxytherapy is a safe and effective treatment for improving skin appearance and treating various skin conditions, with mild side effects.
189 citations,
July 2009 in “The Journal of clinical investigation/The journal of clinical investigation” Epidermolysis bullosa simplex causes easily blistered skin due to faulty skin cell proteins, leading to new treatment ideas.
54 citations,
January 2023 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” New therapies are being developed that target integrin pathways to treat various diseases.
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September 2012 in “Our Dermatology Online” Retinoids are effective for various skin conditions and hair loss but have serious side effects, so low doses are recommended.
3 citations,
December 2022 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” HSPGs help control stem cell behavior, affecting hair growth and offering a target for hair loss treatments.
1 citations,
March 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Current treatments for Alopecia Areata have mixed success, and there's a need for better, more accessible options and support for affected individuals.
July 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Non-drug therapies show promise for hair regrowth but need more research.
March 2024 in “Cosmetics” New regenerative techniques show promise for improving skin, healing wounds, and growing hair.
209 citations,
September 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Androgens can both increase and decrease hair growth in different parts of the body.
98 citations,
February 2007 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” Androgens can both stimulate and cause hair loss, and understanding their effects is key to treating hair disorders.
10 citations,
January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hair growth is influenced by hormones and goes through different phases; androgens can both promote and inhibit hair growth depending on the body area.
109 citations,
December 2003 in “American Journal of Pathology” Fetal wound healing changes with development, affecting inflammation and collagen, which may influence scarring.
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April 2016 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery/PSEF CD journals” The hydrogel with fractionated PRP improves skin regeneration by enhancing wound healing and growth of skin structures.
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June 2005 in “Matrix Biology” Minoxidil affects collagen-related genes, potentially helping treat fibrosis.
34 citations,
September 2020 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Hyaluronic acid increases collagen synthesis safely, while poly-L-lactic acid may cause complications by affecting fibroblasts.
32 citations,
May 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mice without collagen VI have slower hair growth normally but faster regrowth after injury.
23 citations,
November 2021 in “Journal of Bionic Engineering” The new wound dressing helps skin heal faster and fights infection.
23 citations,
July 1996 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” bFGF, VEGF, and minoxidil decrease collagen production in hair cells, possibly affecting hair growth.
22 citations,
February 2013 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” Mice genetically modified to produce more CD109 in their skin had less inflammation and better healing with less scarring.
18 citations,
January 2000 in “Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology” Modified artificial hair with collagen improves tissue adhesion and is safe for long-term use.
16 citations,
February 2007 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Keratinocytes show more TGF-β system activity and collagen production as they age, which might affect wound scarring.
11 citations,
August 2021 in “Aging” Collagen and TGF-β2 help maintain hair cell shape and youthfulness.
11 citations,
January 2015 in “Skin pharmacology and physiology” Eating collagen peptides may help with skin and hair growth.
11 citations,
June 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Scientists identified a group of human skin cells with high growth and regeneration potential.
9 citations,
March 2019 in “Molecular & cellular proteomics” Reductive stress messes up collagen balance and alters cell signaling in human skin cells, which could help treat certain skin diseases.
8 citations,
April 2014 in “Anti-Cancer Drugs” A hormone linked to collagen helps hair grow back in mice after chemotherapy, and may also prevent bone loss.