This study explored the structure and function of lipocalin prostaglandin D synthase, revealing its dual role in substrate catalysis and as a lipophilic ligand carrier, potentially informing future drug delivery design.
September 2018 in “Cosmetics” This study found that anisotropic osmolyte solutions may improve hair follicle turnover and condition in both in vitro and in silico models, as well as in human volunteers with hair disorders.
June 2018 in “International journal of trend in scientific research and development” This review discusses the formulations, mechanisms, and physiological aspects of hair cosmetics and types, but reports no new results, suggesting a foundation for future hair research.
In this study, researchers developed isotretinoin-loaded Delonix polymeric nanoparticles that target hair follicles and found they effectively sustained drug release, reduced IL-6 production in vitro without inhibiting P. acnes, and may prevent isotretinoin-related skin irritation in vivo in Wistar rats.
This study found that proretinal nanoparticles, applied topically, are safe and effective for penetration into hair follicles, enhancing retinoid biological activity in the skin while reducing irritation compared to conventional retinal formulations.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” This review discusses the factors affecting laser hair removal results and adverse events, emphasizing the need for more research to determine optimal treatment parameters; it reports no new clinical findings.
May 2017 in “American Society of Health-System Pharmacists eBooks” This abstract provides definitions and descriptions of various medical and scientific terms but reports no new research findings.
January 2017 in “Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology” This chapter reviews hair anatomy, hair shaft structure, and various cosmetic treatments that can alter or damage hair, but it presents no new research findings.
This study found that Avicennia marina extract and its active compound avicequinone C inhibit enzymes and receptors related to androgenic alopecia, potentially supporting hair growth in cultured dermal papilla cells.
January 2015 in “Durham e-Theses (Durham University)” This study found that glucose starvation and hypoxia are physiological triggers of ER stress in in vitro differentiated adipocytes, rather than high concentrations of saturated fatty acids, cholesterol, or proinflammatory cytokines.
January 1997 in “Elsevier eBooks” This chapter describes the functions and purposes of hair care cosmetics, including shampoos, hair growth promoters, and grooming products, without reporting new experimental findings.
December 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Treat pediatric skin issues with accurate diagnosis, multidisciplinary team, and various treatment options.
This study suggests that hair follicle dermal stem/progenitor cells play a key role in both hair regeneration and skin wound healing, with potential implications for preventing hair follicle miniaturization linked to aging or alopecia.
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December 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy” This review synthesizes recent research on exosomes, highlighting their role as key modulators in regenerative outcomes and suggesting they may offer advantages over stem cell-based therapies in process and regulation.
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January 2020 in “Theranostics” This study demonstrated that OSA hydrogels enhanced the stability and retention of dermal papilla-derived extracellular vesicles, which significantly improved hair regeneration in both cultured human hair and a mouse depilation model.
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October 2020 in “Journal of nanomaterials” This study suggests that silver nanoparticles synthesized using Grewia optiva leaf extract exhibit stronger antibacterial and antioxidant properties than the leaf extract alone.
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February 2004 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This paper reports a case of alopecia triangularis congenita in a 22-year-old woman, combined with androgenetic alopecia, and highlights successful treatment with internal and topical antiandrogens.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Applications” This study examines the formulation and effectiveness of a natural hair gel made with Mussaenda frondosa leaf extract for its potential anti-dandruff benefits, highlighting its safety and additional advantages for promoting hair and scalp health.
January 2018 in “Stem cells in clinical applications” This review discusses the potential of exosomes and the secretome in stem cell-based regenerative therapies but reports no new experimental findings.
January 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” This chapter reviews the use of liposomes and cyclodextrins to improve the delivery and effectiveness of the peptide angiotensin-(1-7) in various therapeutic applications and reports no new experimental results.
February 2008 in “Basic and clinical dermatology” Photographic imaging is crucial for documenting and managing hair loss, requiring careful preparation and standardization to be effective.
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April 2010 in “Nature” A gene called APCDD1, which controls hair growth, is found to be faulty in a type of hair loss called hereditary hypotrichosis simplex.
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October 2012 in “PLoS ONE” This study found that reduced cytokinin levels allow plants to adapt to low potassium conditions by enhancing root hair growth, reactive oxygen species accumulation, and expression of a key potassium transporter gene.
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August 2011 in “Stem Cell Research” This study found that human hair follicle-derived mesenchymal stem cells can differentiate into myogenic, osteogenic, adipogenic, and chondrogenic lineages, although this potential decreases over time and varies by lineage.
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February 2016 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” This study found that 3D microtissue models of dermal papilla cells can enhance the ability to induce hair-follicle neogenesis in vivo, offering potential for controlled cell production in follicle regeneration.
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January 2004 in “Medical mycology” This study reported an increase in tinea capitis in Stockholm children, mainly caused by Trichophyton violaceum and associated with immigration from Africa and family spread.
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February 2016 in “Journal of Experimental Botany” This study found that the receptor kinase RHS10 negatively regulates root hair growth in Arabidopsis thaliana by modulating growth duration and is associated with cell wall signal mediation, involving RNA catabolism and ROS accumulation.
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July 1991 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article discusses the technique of laser Doppler velocimetry for measuring cutaneous blood flow and does not report new research findings.
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July 2019 in “Experimental and Molecular Medicine” This study suggests that the secretome from amniotic fluid-derived mesenchymal stem cells overexpressing Nanog could stimulate hair growth and increase follicle density, potentially aiding in alopecia treatment.
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February 2023 in “Plant and Soil” This study found that volatile organic compounds from Bacillus subtilis strain WM13-24 enhanced root development in Arabidopsis and its host plant through auxin signaling.