2 citations
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January 2009 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” This study found that cationic vesicles enhanced minoxidil skin retention and in vivo hair growth efficacy compared to other formulation types due to electrostatic interactions with the skin.
57 citations
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October 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that platelet-rich plasma significantly increased hair count, density, and the percentage of anagen hairs in patients with androgenetic alopecia, but these improvements did not correlate with platelet or growth factor levels.
March 2022 in “Hair transplant forum international” In this study, a treatment combining fractional 1927nm laser with a growth factor serum was found to increase hair density and diameter in patients with androgenic alopecia over six months, without side effects, and three treatments at 4-weekly intervals were deemed most effective.
88 citations
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July 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” In this review, bioengineered materials incorporating growth factors and cytokines were reported to enhance wound healing by sustaining drug delivery, reducing dosage, and minimizing side effects compared to traditional treatments.
January 2023 in “Journal of orthopedics & bone disorders” This study suggests that platelet-rich plasma's high levels of growth factors may be limited in promoting bone regeneration due to the concurrent release of Dickkopf-1, which inhibits osteogenesis.
January 2020 in “Global dermatology” This study found that iontophoresis with growth factor cocktail including fibroblast growth factor 5-short significantly increased hair density in patients with androgenetic alopecia over 24 weeks.
28 citations
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September 2019 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This study found that minoxidil nanoparticles increased drug delivery to hair follicles and improved hair growth more effectively in mice than conventional minoxidil formulations.
20 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” This study suggests that applying a suspension of adipose-derived cells during hair transplantation may enhance wound healing and promote continued hair growth shortly after the procedure.
9 citations
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January 2021 in “RSC Advances” Non-thermal plasma helps hair grow by improving the area around hair follicles.
3 citations
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August 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that Rab27a and Rab27b play opposite roles in hair growth, with Rab27a knockdown suppressing and Rab27b knockdown promoting hair growth in models.
2 citations
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May 2021 in “IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science” This study found that treating SM-MSCs with 150 μg/mL IGF-1 led to the highest increases in growth factor proteins BMP-2, FGF-18, and TGF-β1 in their conditioned media.
September 2016 in “Springer eBooks” This review discusses the application of mesenchymal stem cells and their secretory factors for skin and hair regeneration and reports no clinical results; the authors highlight the progress and call for practical applications.
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” This chapter reviews the potential of adipose-derived stem cells for skin aging and hair loss treatments but reports no new experimental results; the authors highlight these stem cells as a promising regenerative resource.
270 citations
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March 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that autologous platelet-rich plasma increased hair growth potential by enhancing dermal papilla cell proliferation and stimulating key signaling pathways in both cell cultures and mice models.
75 citations
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October 2002 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that Sophora flavescens extract may promote hair growth in mice by inducing earlier hair cycle changes and regulating growth factors in dermal papilla cells.
59 citations
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May 2014 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets” This review discusses current therapeutic targets and treatments for androgenic alopecia but reports no clinical results; the authors highlight the challenge of developing multi-target drugs for effective treatment.
56 citations
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February 2013 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” This study found that human hair follicle-derived mesenchymal stem cells maintained their proliferation and differentiation potential when cultured with acidic fibroblast growth factor, basic fibroblast growth factor, or epidermal growth factor.
51 citations
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November 1998 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, researchers found that while both beard and scalp dermal papilla cells release similar autocrine growth factors, only beard cells increased production and response with testosterone, suggesting these factors enhance androgen-induced hair growth.
41 citations
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July 2012 in “Stem Cells and Development” This study found that low-dose UVB radiation enhances the survival, migration, and hair growth-promoting capacity of adipose-derived stem cells in mice through the generation of reactive oxygen species.
35 citations
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November 2019 in “Scientific Reports” In this study using a mouse model and human hair follicle cells, shikimic acid was found to promote hair growth and may serve as a new therapeutic agent for alopecia.
21 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that topical cilostazol promotes hair growth, enhances hair follicle activities, and may serve as a potential treatment for alopecia.
20 citations
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October 2018 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This review discusses the potential mechanisms of platelet-rich plasma in facial rejuvenation and reports no new clinical results, indicating a theoretical basis for its use in tissue regeneration.
15 citations
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May 2020 in “BMC complementary medicine and therapies” This study found that Polygonum multiflorum extract may promote hair growth by increasing anagen duration and activating dermal papilla cells in human hair follicles, as observed in cultured cell models.
11 citations
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September 2012 in “Journal of Nanjing Medical University” In this study, cyclosporine A stimulated hair growth in mouse vibrissae organ culture by promoting matrix cell proliferation and altering growth factor expression.
9 citations
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April 2019 in “International journal of molecular sciences” In this study, growing human hair follicles in a defined glycosaminoglycan hydrogel ex vivo promoted cell survival, proliferation, and activation of hair growth-related signaling pathways, suggesting GAG-based hydrogels could modulate the hair follicle growth cycle.
8 citations
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September 2016 in “Asian journal of beauty & cosmetology” In this study, the methanol-ultrasound extract of Dendropanax morbifera leaf showed potential for use in functional cosmetics and hair growth products due to its high antioxidant capacity and effects on growth factor expression without cytotoxicity.
7 citations
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January 2019 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” This study suggests that synthetic ceramides may promote hair growth by inducing proliferation of human dermal papilla cells through modulation of Wnt/β-catenin and BMP2/4 signaling pathways.
7 citations
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January 2009 in “Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin” This study found that applying ferrous ferric chloride skin lotions to newborn mice stimulated skin cell proliferation and differentiation, increased hair growth, and inhibited alopecia-related hair loss.
6 citations
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October 2024 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This study reported that the use of composite RGDmix hydrogel improved the survival and proliferation of human amniotic mesenchymal stem cells and increased growth factor expression, enhancing wound healing through the RGDSP/integrin αv/PI3K/AKT signaling pathway.
6 citations
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December 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review explores the potential link between psoriasis and metabolic syndrome, focusing on how disturbances in growth factors may connect these conditions and contribute to symptoms like keratinocyte proliferation and inflammation.