December 2021 in “Figshare” This study found that BBS7 expression is crucial for maintaining Sonic hedgehog signaling and periodontal ligament homeostasis in occlusal hypofunctional conditions.
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January 2003 in “The FASEB Journal” This study found that follistatin and activin interactions are important for hair follicle development and cycling in mice, suggesting that they may regulate processes involving BMP-2 and its antagonist.
June 2021 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Care Anwar Medika” This study investigated the physical stability of hair tonic formulations made from ethanol extract of cayenne pepper leaves, finding that formulations with specific concentrations of propylene glycol and ethanol had good physical stability.
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January 2010 This review discusses the use of trichoscopy for diagnosing mimickers of patterned hair loss and assessing donor sites before hair transplant surgery, and reports no new clinical results.
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February 2016 in “Journal of sol-gel science and technology” This study found that 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane penetrates hair fibers and improves the mechanical resistance of dry hair, addressing the needs for increased body in fine hair.
In this research, the author hypothesizes that curly hair is influenced by the contraction of the Arrector Pili muscle, suggesting that its relaxation through specific treatments could potentially modulate hair follicle curvature, but further studies are needed to confirm this mechanism.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found a perfect correlation between laser Doppler velocimetry measurements of scalp blood perfusion after minoxidil application and sulfotransferase enzyme activity in hair follicles, indicating a potential non-invasive test to predict minoxidil response in female pattern hair loss.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This document discusses the benefits and savings of using the Soulflower coupon code SKV10 for a 10% discount on their natural and organic beauty products, without reporting any new research findings.
This study found that lateral root formation in plants in response to L. bicolor volatiles involves complex signaling processes, potentially including unknown proteins, CRKs, and ABA pathways.
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February 2026 in “The European Physical Journal E” This study introduced mechanical setups to analyze the mechanical properties of root hairs in Arabidopsis thaliana, finding that axial stiffness primarily relates to tip compression and turgor pressure, confirmed by independent methods adapted from work on animal cells.
This review highlights that surface mechanical regulation can program macrophage behavior through specific mechanical cues on material surfaces, potentially advancing immunotherapies and regenerative medicine by enabling precise control over macrophage functions.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that human dermal papilla cells respond to hypoxia by increasing the expression of HIFs, TGF-β2, and BMP4, which may influence hair cycle regulation.
January 2019 in “CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL MORPHOLOGY”
September 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study reports that hydrocolloid wound dressings emit energy capable of delaying evaporation in a potassium ferricyanide solution surrounding a hair follicle.
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October 2025 This source describes wound healing as a complex biological process that requires precise regulation and coordination among various cells, cytokines, and signaling pathways to achieve tissue repair, although specific findings or results are not provided in the abstract.
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April 2011 in “Science” This study found that in a population of hair follicles, regenerative cycling stages are regulated by both intrinsic and extrinsic signals, with WNT/BMP signaling mediating interactions among follicles for adaptability.
August 2024 in “Repozitorij Farmaceutsko-biokemijskog fakulteta (Sveučilišta u Zagrebu)” This study reports that a carbopol gel formulation with melatonin shows potential for extended drug release and biocompatibility in dermal applications due to its favorable bio-pharmaceutical properties.
July 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study developed finite element models to examine skin's biomechanical properties, finding that structural heterogeneities like Rete ridges and hair follicles create distinct stress and strain patterns that may influence mechanosensation and skin integrity.
January 2025 in “Nature Communications” Using synchrotron X-ray imaging, this study mapped the complex innervation of male rat vibrissa follicles, revealing distinct types of myelinated afferent neurons and patterns of axonal organization that may inform sensory processing in the brainstem.
August 2026 in “Urban Education” This position paper argues that the Natural Hair Movement acts as a refuge and resistance tool for Black women and girls against racialized beauty standards, emphasizing the movement's role in challenging discriminatory dress codes and promoting empowerment and self-expression among Black children.
This study observed that hair follicle cycling in mouse skin involves physiological vascular remodeling, with VEGF playing a key role, suggesting potential therapeutic approaches for hair growth disorders.
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March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This document, authored by Jack Schaffer, establishes prior art for methods aimed at treating disorders related to tissue function by restoring bioelectric communication among cells, preceding specific applications for conditions like androgenic alopecia and age-related sexual dysfunction.
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June 2015 in “Journal of anatomy” This study reported that novel kainate derivatives, especially ZCZ90, maintained potency in affecting proprioceptive sensory organ firing, aiding future receptor studies for potential treatment innovations.
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June 2000 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that betamethasone valerate in a foam vehicle has comparable total coverage to traditional topical corticosteroid vehicles, despite less coverage per unit of foam.
This study found that treatments like abrasion, bleaching, and CETAB application affect hair fiber shear modulus differently, with moisture levels notably impacting bleached fibers more than untreated ones.
November 2025 in “Saudi Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences” In this study, researchers developed and tested hair gels using pectin from mango and coconut oil as a potential natural treatment for traction alopecia in black women, reporting stability in some formulations and rheological properties that may support their use in innovative phytocosmetics.
This study found that modern styling cosmetics can significantly alter hair structure through changes in interfacial chemistry and cohesion, particularly when applied to already damaged hair.