9 citations,
March 2011 in “Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology” Stem cell therapies show promise for treating various diseases but face challenges in clinical use and require better monitoring techniques.
Lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia are likely the same disease with different clinical appearances.
30 citations,
October 2010 in “Biochemical and biophysical research communications” The Gsdma3 gene is essential for normal hair development in mice.
27 citations,
January 2006 in “Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces” Researchers found that bulge cells from human hair can grow quickly in culture and have properties of hair follicle stem cells, which could be useful for skin treatments.
June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scientists successfully grew mini hair follicles using human skin cells, which could help treat baldness.
4 citations,
August 2005 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Higher p63 and CD34 levels found in specific scalp areas may affect hair loss progression.
6 citations,
March 2019 in “Medical science monitor basic research/Medical science monitor. Basic research” VEGFR-2 is active in hair follicles, sebaceous glands, sweat glands, and skin on the human scalp.
111 citations,
January 2007 in “Seminars in cell & developmental biology” Hair, teeth, and mammary glands develop similarly at first but use different genes later.
July 2016 in “Indian journal of science and technology” Neonate scalp hair is thinner, lacks a medulla, and has smaller follicles compared to adult hair.
30 citations,
February 2010 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Plet-1 protein helps hair follicle cells move and stick to tissues.
1 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of nutrition & health” Fish oil improves skin health in people with diabetes and high cholesterol.
277 citations,
July 2011 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” The skin's layers protect, sense, and regulate the body's internal balance, but can be prone to cancer.
51 citations,
August 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Human skin cells can create new hair follicles when transplanted into mice.
28 citations,
March 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” The document concludes that while lab results for hair growth promotion are promising, human trials are needed and better testing methods should be developed.
18 citations,
October 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” Local skin glucocorticoid production is crucial for healthy skin, and its disruption can lead to skin diseases.
34 citations,
January 1943 in “Endocrinology” Adrenalectomy boosts hair growth and melanin in black rats, even with vitamin B¹ deficiency.
41 citations,
October 2008 in “The American journal of pathology” Blocking a specific protein signal can make hair grow on mouse nipples.
37 citations,
November 2003 in “Veterinary pathology” Hair loss in mice starts with immune cells damaging hair roots before it becomes visible.
24 citations,
October 2017 in “Scientific reports” Changing light exposure can affect hair growth timing in goats, possibly due to a key gene, CSDC2.
February 2024 in “Biomedical materials” Scientists created a lab-grown hair follicle model that behaves like real hair and could improve hair loss treatment research.
8 citations,
February 2014 in “Stem cells translational medicine” Modified stem cells that overexpress a specific protein can improve hair growth and reduce hair abnormalities in mice.
26 citations,
April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The long-pulsed alexandrite laser is effective for hair reduction, particularly for light-skinned individuals with dark hair, but caution is needed for darker skin.
December 2022 in “Scientific Reports” Stem cells from whiskers can be transplanted to stimulate hair growth.
8 citations,
February 2016 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Hair transplants can make hair follicles larger and hair shafts thicker.
33 citations,
September 2019 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Using a special stem cell formula on the scalp once a month for six months helped people with hair loss grow more hair.
6 citations,
April 2018 in “Obstetrics, gynaecology and reproductive medicine” Most women with hirsutism have it because of PCOS, and they need long-term treatment including medication and hair removal to improve their condition.
4 citations,
July 2012 in “Genesis” The Megsin-Cre transgene is a new tool for genetic manipulation in the skin and upper digestive tract.
23 citations,
June 2016 in “FEBS Journal” Boosting β-catenin signaling in certain skin cells can enhance hair growth.
1 citations,
November 2014 The document explains hair and nail biology, common hair loss conditions and treatments, oral and genital skin diseases, and the risks and treatments associated with squamous cell carcinoma.
2 citations,
March 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Seasonal changes affect gene activity linked to hair growth in Angora goats, influencing mohair quality.