50 citations
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March 2018 in “BMC Genomics” This study expands knowledge of non-coding RNAs in goats and other mammals, enhancing understanding of their roles in hair follicle growth and regression.
34 citations
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October 2012 in “Journal of Dermatology” This pilot study suggests that using growth factors followed by microneedle therapy may benefit women with female pattern hair loss.
27 citations
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January 2016 in “Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry” This study found that the extract of Bidens pilosa L. improved dry eye symptoms associated with androgen deficiency in rats by enhancing tear production, stabilizing the tear film, and reducing lacrimal gland inflammation.
21 citations
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January 2018 in “The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology” This study found that human umbilical cord blood mesenchymal stem cells promoted hair growth by advancing anagen onset and increasing hair follicle regeneration in an in vivo model.
13 citations
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August 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This study found that Twist1 and Tcf4 synergistically regulate the hair follicle induction ability of dermal papilla cells by forming a complex with β-catenin, enhancing their biological properties.
13 citations
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December 2017 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” In this study, the herbal complex of Houttuynia cordata, Perilla frutescens var. acuta, and green tea promoted hair growth in C57BL/6 mice, enhancing regrowth and follicle development compared to controls.
12 citations
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October 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that boehmite accelerates hair regrowth by promoting human dermal papilla cell proliferation and enhancing signaling pathways involved in the hair follicle cycle.
9 citations
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March 1987 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that epidermal growth factor and fibroblast growth factor accelerated proliferation of human hair bulb papilla cells and root sheath fibroblasts cultured in vitro.
8 citations
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May 2018 in “The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” This study found that activating the Nrf2 pathway in human mast cells effectively suppresses degranulation and inflammation induced by substance P.
6 citations
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September 2017 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” This study found that two short peptides derived from pigment epithelium-derived factor significantly accelerated full-thickness skin wound healing in mice through mechanisms that may involve increased cell proliferation and stem cell mobilization.
4 citations
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August 2023 in “Materials” This review highlights that synthetic biodegradable polymers like PVA, PCL, PLA, PLGA, PU, and PEO/PEG can address the limitations of natural polymers in wound healing, offering improved mechanical properties and slower degradation, thereby enhancing their application as wound dressings.
4 citations
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July 2020 in “BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies” This study suggests that human placenta treatment may promote hair regrowth in chemotherapy-induced alopecia by inhibiting apoptosis and encouraging hair follicle proliferation in a mouse model.
3 citations
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October 2024 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study investigated single-cell changes in photoaged skin, revealing distinct cell clusters and increased activity in PD-L1 and PD-1 pathways in sun-exposed areas, enhancing understanding of UVA-induced skin damage and potential prevention targets for photoaging and UV-induced skin cancers.
1 citations
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May 2021 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” This study found that iontophoresis combined with growth factors improved hair density and reduced hair loss in patients with androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium, with no serious side effects reported.
1 citations
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July 2026 in “Asian Journal of Agriculture” In this study conducted under controlled laboratory conditions, warm water and shallot extract were found to significantly speed up the germination of lettuce and napa cabbage seeds compared to untreated seeds, though further testing is needed in nursery or field settings.
February 2026 in “SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología” This study demonstrated that engineered exosomes loaded with growth factors, EGF and FGF, could successfully repair the hair follicle microenvironment in an androgenetic alopecia mouse model, enhancing hair growth without causing adverse immune reactions or toxicity.
January 2026 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” This paper reviews the emerging role of FGF-7 signaling in hair regeneration, highlighting its potential as a target for new therapies despite limited clinical trial data.
September 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” This study highlights IGF-1's role in promoting hair follicle proliferation, vascularization, and growth, suggesting its potential as a treatment target for hair loss disorders like androgenetic alopecia, though more research on delivery methods and long-term effects is needed.
September 2025 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that applying a topical scalp essence with Centella asiatica extracellular vesicles and growth factors significantly improved scalp health and hair growth compared to a placebo after 56 days.
August 2025 in “BMC Genomics” In this study, researchers found distinct gene expression patterns in Standardbred trotters capable of racing barefoot, suggesting a genetic basis for hoof strength and identifying specific genes involved in hoof biology, which could enhance equine performance and wellbeing through targeted genetic research.
In this study, researchers used two dermal papilla spheroid models to investigate hair cycle regression mechanisms and found that the vascular system enhances tissue physiology and gene modulation, while Retinol-based treatments can partially recover tissue degeneration observed over an extended culture period.
November 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study reported that Moracin M, a compound from the Moraceae family, significantly promoted hair growth and vascular regeneration by enhancing cell proliferation and Wnt signaling activation in laboratory settings, suggesting it may offer a promising alternative to existing hair growth treatments like minoxidil.
June 2024 in “Korean Journal of Pharmacognosy” This study found that taxifolin glycosides isolated from Rhododendron mucronulatum showed promise for developing treatments for male pattern hair loss by inhibiting DHT production and enhancing hair growth-promoting factors.
February 2024 in “ACS Omega” This study found that the topical Shen Bai hair growing decoction may improve androgenetic alopecia in mice by suppressing TNF-α and IL-6 levels, enhancing follicle density, and reducing apoptosis.
February 2024 in “New phytologist” This study reported that during wheat polyploidization, decreased DNA methylation and specific hypomethylated promoters were associated with altered gene transcription, contributing to root hair elongation and improved nitrate uptake, highlighting the role of epigenetic regulation in enhancing crop traits.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This study highlights the potential of cosmetic products combining fibroblast growth factors and antioxidants like thioproline, ergothioneine, silymarin, and rosmarinic acid, to mitigate skin aging by reducing oxidative stress and enhancing cellular protection in the skin.
This study found that an extract from Justicia procumbens may prevent hair loss in a mouse model of androgenic alopecia by enhancing hair follicle cell proliferation and improving hair characteristics.
November 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that 4-aminopyridine, a potassium channel blocker, greatly improves skin wound healing by accelerating wound closure, enhancing tissue regeneration, and promoting hair follicle neogenesis.
April 2021 in “Current Topics in Nutraceutical Research” This study found that citron seed oil promotes hair regrowth in a C57BL/6 mouse model by enhancing the transition to the growth phase, increasing hair follicle features and skin thickness, and inducing specific protein expressions that support hair regeneration.
In this study, topical application of piperonylic acid was observed to accelerate wound healing in mice by enhancing EGFR activation, keratinocyte modulation, and collagen deposition, suggesting its potential as a treatment for skin injuries.