August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This source provides supplementary materials for the Carnivore Follicular Integrity Framework, a theoretical model proposing that animal-based diets may support hair follicle stability through several biological mechanisms. The materials include definitions, nutrient tables, and mechanistic notes but do not report empirical results.
October 2024 in “SPIRE - Sciences Po Institutional REpository” This study highlights that human hair follicle dermal papilla cells and glypicans play crucial roles in regulating hair follicle stem cell differentiation.
November 2014 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This announcement explains the Fellow designation for hair restoration surgeons meeting specific educational criteria, without reporting new research findings.
In this study, researchers used the CRISPR/Cas9 system to edit the FGF5 gene in Dorper sheep, observing increased density and finer wool, along with changes in cortisol levels and antioxidant enzyme activity linked to hair follicle development.
November 2025 in “Biomolecules” This study found that overexpressing FGF22 in dermal papilla cells enhanced hair follicle stem cell proliferation and viability, while its knockout reduced these attributes, indicating its role in hair follicle regeneration.
September 2004 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the second annual meeting of the Global Council of Hair Restoration Surgery Societies, noting the absence of some European societies, and reports no new findings.
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July 2007 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review discusses the pharmacologic properties, mechanisms, dosing options, and adverse effects of systemic glucocorticosteroids in dermatology, but reports no new findings.
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March 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article notes the importance of graft quality in hair restoration surgery, particularly in Follicular Unit Excision, but offers no new research findings.
This study found that GPC1 is a key regulator of angiogenesis in hair follicles and may be an interesting target for addressing alopecia in dermatology research.
July 2022 in “http://isrctn.com/” Adding a cosmetic gel with caffeine, taurine, and growth factors to standard hair loss treatments could improve results.
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June 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study identified a novel missense mutation in the FGF5 gene associated with the longhair phenotype in about 3% of Maine Coon cats, suggesting it may be a breed-specific variant.
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September 2007 in “Journal of Heredity” This study found that mutations in the FGF5 gene are the primary genetic factor causing long hair in domestic cats through an autosomal recessive mechanism.
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April 2019 in “The Plant Journal” This study found that CNGC 6, CNGC 9, and CNGC 14 are crucial for maintaining calcium oscillations necessary for normal root hair growth in plants, with mutations leading to defects like swelling and bursting.
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June 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” In this study, researchers compared three treatments for stable vitiligo and found that a combination of follicular cell suspension and mini punch grafting resulted in significantly better re-pigmentation after six months compared to using either method alone.
November 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Granuloma faciale can occur on the scalp, especially in people with advanced hair loss, and may improve with treatment.
May 2024 in “International journal of medicine and psychology.” This review discusses Ganser syndrome as a rare and misunderstood disorder within psychiatric practice, noting its exclusion from the DSM-5 and potential dual origins as organic or psychogenic.
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March 2020 in “Genes” This study found that FGF5-/- rabbits exhibited a significant long hair phenotype by prolonging the anagen phase, suggesting FGF5 acts as a negative regulator of hair growth.
This study found that GPC1 plays a crucial role in regulating angiogenesis in human dermal microvascular endothelial cells, which may make it a potential target in alopecia treatment research.
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June 2017 in “The FEBS journal” This study found that CRISPR/Cas9-induced loss-of-function mutations in the FGF5 gene significantly increased wool length and yield in genetically modified Chinese Merino sheep compared to wild-type controls.
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May 2020 in “BMC plant biology” This study concluded that GLCAT14A-C genes are crucial for the function of glucuronic acid transfer to AGPs in Arabidopsis, affecting various growth and reproductive traits such as seed germination and root hair growth.
April 2014 in “The FASEB Journal” This study found that Geranium Sibiricum L extract may promote hair growth by increasing cell proliferation and migration while modulating cytokine expression in human dermal papilla cells under stress conditions.
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January 2023 in “Acta Biomaterialia” This study reported that a new bioinspired injectable hydrogel, CQCS@gel, showed promise as a multifunctional wound dressing by achieving rapid hemostasis and promoting the healing of infected skin wounds in both in vitro and in vivo tests.
January 2024 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery/Indian journal of plastic surgery” This case report describes a flap advancement technique following skin expansion as a successful method to address primary essential cutis verticis gyrata, preserving hair growth and improving cosmetic outcomes.
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June 2004 in “Development” This study found that FGF signaling is necessary for the initiation of feather placode development in chicken embryos, with FGF10 being implicated as an early dermal signal in the process.
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March 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that FGF21 suppresses inflammation induced by C. acnes in both human skin cells and mouse models, suggesting potential use in acne treatment.
The researchers reported that PEG-FGF2 conjugates, particularly Compound 6, significantly enhanced stability, proliferation, migration, and wound healing activity compared to native FGF2, despite some reduction in bioactivity near crucial binding domains.
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October 2013 in “Irish Veterinary Journal” This case study describes the successful use of recombinant feline interferon-omega in managing feline chronic gingivostomatitis syndrome in cats with type II diabetes, where long-acting corticosteroids are contraindicated.
This study found that GPC1 is a key regulator of angiogenesis in human dermal microvascular endothelial cells, influenced by factors secreted by keratinocytes, and may be a target for alopecia treatment research.
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March 2024 in “Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal” This study found that a nano-cubosome formulation co-loaded with capsaicin and thiocolchicoside enhanced bioavailability and showed promising analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects in rats, potentially benefiting gout management through improved transdermal delivery.
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September 2024 in “Cell Reports” This study found that mice lacking the CXCR2 receptor regenerated tissue scarlessly in various injury models and that administering plasma or G-CSF from these mice to wild-type mice also reduced scarring, suggesting potential therapeutic strategies to improve human skin wound healing.