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August 2011 in “Stem Cell Research” Human hair follicle stem cells can turn into multiple cell types but lose some of this ability after being grown in the lab for a long time.
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August 2012 in “Seminars in cell & developmental biology” Hair growth and development are controlled by specific signaling pathways.
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January 2016 in “Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity” THSG from a Chinese plant helps with aging and related diseases.
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November 2005 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Aminoguanidine increases a specific growth signal in stored hair grafts, which may help them survive better after being transplanted.
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November 2021 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” The JAK/STAT pathway is important in cell processes and disease, and JAK inhibitors are promising for treating related conditions.
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May 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PTHrP and its receptor can control blood vessel growth and hair development in mouse skin.
4 citations,
March 2013 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Melanin absorbing light is necessary but not enough for effective hair removal by light treatment.
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August 2002 in “Survey of Ophthalmology” Latanoprost can make eyelashes longer, thicker, and darker.
October 2022 in “Our Dermatology Online” The Trust tonic is more effective than minoxidil for treating hair loss.
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January 2006 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” High levels of testosterone and 5α-DHT can lead to cell death in cells important for hair growth.
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July 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Using human fat tissue derived stem cells in micrografts can safely and effectively increase hair density in people with hair loss.
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December 2019 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” Fully regenerating human hair follicles not yet achieved.
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133 citations,
July 2020 in “Cells” Creating fully functional artificial skin for chronic wounds is still very challenging.
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June 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Fat tissue treatments may help with wound healing and hair growth, but more research with larger groups is needed to be sure.
1 citations,
July 2023 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” The study created a new hair loss treatment paste that regrows hair faster and with fewer side effects than minoxidil alone.
41 citations,
December 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” Understanding how melanocyte stem cells work could lead to new treatments for hair graying and skin pigmentation disorders.
5 citations,
March 2011 in “Journal of proteomics” Histone H4, released by cells exposed to colchicine, can cause hair loss by inhibiting cell growth and enzyme activity.
397 citations,
February 2004 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil boosts hair growth by opening potassium channels and increasing cell activity.
11 citations,
October 2016 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” Both human platelet lysate and minoxidil can promote hair growth, but they affect different genes and cell survival rates.
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March 2018 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Skin problems can be caused or worsened by physical forces and pressure on the skin.
1 citations,
August 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Certain cells in the adult mouse ear come from cranial neural crest cells, but muscle and hair cells do not.
Different types of sun exposure damage skin cells and immune cells, with chronic exposure leading to more severe and lasting damage.
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3 citations,
July 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Vitexin Compound 1 may help reduce skin aging caused by UVA light.
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May 2018 in “Trends in cell biology” Different types of skin cells play specific roles in development, healing, and cancer.