July 2021 in “Advances in laboratory medicine” Diagnosing sex development disorders requires combining medical history, physical exams, imaging, lab tests, and genetic data.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A rare ovarian cancer with a good outlook was found in a woman with unusual hair growth and abdominal symptoms.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A 31-year-old woman was diagnosed with Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome much later than usual, leading to a call for earlier detection and treatment guidelines.
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March 2001 in “Clinics in dermatology” Human hair is complex and grows in cycles starting from embryonic life.
9 citations,
March 2020 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Both Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) and Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) are effective hair transplant methods; the best choice depends on the patient's needs and the surgeon's preference.
3 citations,
November 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” The scalp care solution with Timosaponin B-II improved scalp hydration, reduced dandruff, and helped prevent hair loss.
October 2023 in “Research Review” Some skin tumors from hair follicles and glands can be linked to genetic syndromes and may be benign or malignant.
September 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” Adipose-derived stem cells may help with hair loss, but more research is needed.
July 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A woman had temporary hair loss due to a stress-related condition after a facelift.
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January 2021 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” Porphyra-334 may help reduce wrinkles and promote hair growth.
January 1999 in “Birkhäuser Basel eBooks” Metallothionein likely helps in cell growth and development in wool follicles of fetal sheep.
6 citations,
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.
22 citations,
August 2009 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” The composition with carnitine, thioctic acid, and saw palmetto extract may effectively reduce inflammation in hair follicle cells.
3 citations,
February 2021 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” The Chinese herbal supplement BeauTop can potentially boost hair growth and thickness by increasing a protein called Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor.
7 citations,
March 2021 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Nelumbinis Semen extract helps hair grow and could prevent hair loss.
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September 2023 in “Molecules (Basel. Online)” Plant sterols have health benefits like lowering cholesterol, but more research is needed to understand their effects and improve their extraction and sustainability.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Early and late matrix progenitors in hair follicles create different cell layers, with early ones forming the companion layer and later ones forming the inner root sheath and hair shaft.
December 2023 in “Journal of materials chemistry. B” A new nanoemulsion increases oxygen for hair cells, leading to better hair growth.
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September 2005 in “PLoS biology” Understanding gene expression in hair follicles can reveal insights into hair growth and disorders.
224 citations,
March 2006 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” The document concludes that understanding hair follicle biology can lead to better hair loss treatments.
124 citations,
August 1994 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Dexamethasone speeds up hair loss in mice, while cyclosporin A slows it down.
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April 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Grafted rodent and human cells can regenerate hair follicles, but efficiency decreases with age.
74 citations,
January 2013 in “Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy” The conclusion is that hair growth can be improved by activating hair cycles, changing the surrounding environment, healing wounds to create new hair follicles, and using stem cell technology.
61 citations,
December 2016 in “The EMBO Journal” The study showed that hair follicle stem cells can maintain and organize themselves in a lab setting, keeping their ability to renew and form hair and skin.
56 citations,
November 2010 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” Brain hormones significantly affect hair color and could potentially be used to prevent or reverse grey hair.
50 citations,
February 2007 in “Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy” Hair follicle stem cells could help repair nerves and avoid ethical issues linked to embryonic stem cells.
38 citations,
June 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Tiny particles called extracellular vesicles could help with skin healing and hair growth, but more research is needed.
37 citations,
January 1987 in “Dermatology” Minoxidil stimulates hair growth by increasing hair thickness and prolonging growth phase.
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August 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Human hair follicle stem cells show signs of low oxygen levels, which may be important for hair growth and preventing baldness.
32 citations,
November 2020 in “Nanomaterials” Excipients greatly affect how well curcumin nanocrystals penetrate the skin and target hair follicles.