7 citations,
March 2020 in “PloS one” α-parvin is necessary for skin and hair growth and for the correct orientation of skin cells.
3 citations,
July 2021 in “Drug Testing and Analysis” 5α-reductase inhibitors can interfere with doping tests by masking banned substances.
3 citations,
January 2019 in “Jikken doubutsu ihou/Jikken doubutsu/Experimental animals/Jikken Dobutsu” Pigs without the Hairless gene showed skin and thymus changes, useful for studying human hair disorders.
2 citations,
January 2023 in “Curēus” Low-dose naltrexone may help reduce redness in certain scalp conditions.
1 citations,
January 2018 in “Methods in molecular biology” The research found ways to activate melanocyte stem cells for potential treatment of skin depigmentation conditions.
1 citations,
July 2015 in “Cytokine” Finasteride improves immune response and reduces organ damage after trauma hemorrhage in mice.
82 citations,
January 2002 in “Journal of drug targeting” Drugs penetrate scalp skin better than abdominal skin, with scalp hair follicles aiding in higher drug delivery.
70 citations,
July 2020 in “Pharmacological Reports” Cepharanthine, a Japanese hair loss drug, shows promise as a COVID-19 treatment but needs more testing.
49 citations,
July 2009 in “Fitoterapia” Essential oils from Chamaecyparis obtusa may help hair grow by increasing a growth-related gene.
48 citations,
May 2015 in “PLOS ONE” DNA variants can predict male pattern baldness, with higher risk scores increasing baldness likelihood.
46 citations,
July 2007 in “Journal of comparative neurology” Manatee whiskers are specially adapted for touch in water.
45 citations,
February 2005 in “Steroids” Four new compounds were more effective than finasteride in treating prostate issues and hair loss, with one being 100 times more active and safe for use.
41 citations,
December 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The conclusion is that a new biopsy technique and humidity chamber help study skin mites better and suggest mite overpopulation may cause skin diseases.
32 citations,
April 2016 in “Aaps Pharmscitech” Nanostructured lipid carriers improve minoxidil delivery for hair loss treatment.
23 citations,
November 2015 in “Phytotherapy Research” Certain herbal compounds, especially from bitter melon, can inhibit cancer growth and promote hair growth by blocking PAK1.
18 citations,
March 2014 in “Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy” New gel formulas without ethanol and propylene glycol, containing a minoxidil-methyl-β-cyclodextrin complex, have been created for treating hair loss.
12 citations,
March 2019 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Low-level laser therapy improves hair growth and dermal papilla cell function.
11 citations,
April 2013 in “SpringerPlus” Human skin's melanocytes respond to light by changing shape, producing pigments and hormones, which may affect sleep patterns.
6 citations,
February 2022 in “The journal of neuroscience/The Journal of neuroscience” Deleting the PTEN gene in mice causes nerve cells to grow larger and heal better after injury, but may cause overgrowth and hair loss in older mice.
5 citations,
August 2014 in “Pharmaceutical Development and Technology” Propylene glycol and ethanol increase finasteride skin absorption, sodium lauryl sulfate doesn't.
3 citations,
September 2018 in “Journal of Biomaterials Science, Polymer Edition” Different materials affect the growth of brain cells and fibroblasts, with matrigel being best for brain cell growth.
3 citations,
December 2000 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” The study created a new method to test drugs that affect hormone processing in skin.
2 citations,
January 2019 in “Medizinische Genetik” The document reports findings on genetic research, including ethical concerns about genome editing, improved diagnosis of mitochondrial mutations, solving inherited eye diseases, confirming gene roles in epilepsy, linking a gene to aneurysms, and identifying genes associated with age-related macular degeneration.
1 citations,
October 2017 in “Food Additives & Contaminants: Part A” A new minoxidil-like substance, triaminodil, was found in an illegal hair growth supplement.
1 citations,
November 2015 Dental pulp stem cells might not reliably become neurons.
April 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” MSC-protein helps regenerate gum tissue and bone.
March 2024 in “Revista Agraria Academica” The Mediterranean dwarf palm has medicinal, nutritional, and craft uses, but more research is needed.
Bee pollen, green tea, essential oils, and various plant extracts improve skin and hair health.
January 2017 in “Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology” Retinoids are effective for skin conditions like severe acne and psoriasis but must be used with caution due to potential side effects and risks during pregnancy.
38 citations,
September 2011 in “PLOS ONE” Activin B helps heal skin wounds and grow hair by activating a specific cell signaling pathway.