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January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Burn scars heal abnormally and more research is needed to find better treatments.
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September 2017 in “Oncotarget” A certain signaling pathway in mice, when increased, causes hair to gray by depleting the cells that give hair its color.
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Some cosmetic procedures show promise for treating hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
Avicennia marina extract and avicequinone C can potentially promote hair growth and treat hair loss by interfering with hair loss mechanisms and boosting growth factors.
Avicennia Marina extract and avicequinone C can reduce hair loss hormone production and increase hair growth factors, suggesting they could be used to treat androgenic alopecia.
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July 2017 in “BioEssays” Activating NRF2 might help treat hair disorders by improving antioxidant defenses.
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March 2021 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology (Print)” COVID-19 infection may trigger alopecia areata in some patients.
January 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Long scalp hair evolved for cooling and social signaling.
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December 2006 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Hair follicles are essential for skin health, aiding in hair growth, wound healing, and immune function.
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February 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers developed a mouse model that tracks hair growth using bioluminescence, improving accuracy in studying hair cycles.
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May 2020 in “Archiv für Tierzucht” Researchers identified genes that may affect hair growth in Cashmere goats.
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September 2018 in “Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology and Medicine” Further research is needed to improve hair regeneration using stem cells and nanomaterials.
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April 2015 in “American journal of biomedical sciences” Androgens play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness and excessive hairiness.
Certain genes may influence hair loss differently in men and women.
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November 2017 in “Journal of developmental biology” The Hedgehog signaling pathway is important for skin and hair growth and can lead to cancer if it doesn't work right.
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Researchers found a genetic link for hereditary hair loss but need more analysis to identify the exact gene.
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October 2018 in “Nutrients” Annurca apple extract promotes hair growth by changing hair follicle metabolism to boost keratin production.
February 2025 in “Theranostics” 3D bioprinting with special hydrogels can create artificial skin that heals wounds and regrows hair in mice.
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January 2016 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Boiling and fermenting certain herbs can help hair grow by activating hair growth genes and pathways.
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January 2007 in “Veterinary dermatology” Fulvestrant at 10 mg/kg does not promote hair regrowth in dogs with alopecia X.
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January 2012 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” Endocannabinoids help control mast cell activity in human skin.
June 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The HoxC gene cluster and its enhancers are essential for developing hair and nails in mammals.
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November 2001 in “Archives of Dermatology” Genetic discoveries are key for understanding, diagnosing, and treating inherited hair and nail disorders.
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October 2012 in “The FASEB Journal” Bimatoprost, a glaucoma medication, may also help treat hair loss.
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August 2014 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” Dermal papilla cells help wounds heal better and can potentially grow new hair.
January 2024 in “Advanced Science” New microspheres help heal skin wounds and regrow hair without scarring.
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November 2015 in “Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity” Fibroblast Growth Factor-9 helps repair heart damage after a heart attack by creating new blood vessels, especially in diabetics.
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June 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Melatonin helps goat hair stem cells grow and maintain their ability to become different cell types.