February 2019 in “PubMed” Gray hair affects hair's movement and appearance, making it less bouncy and more wavy.
June 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scientists developed tools to observe hair regeneration in real time and assess skin health, using glowing mice and light-controlled genes.
2 citations
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June 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mice can regrow hair on wounds due to specific cell interactions and mechanical forces not seen in rats.
149 citations
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July 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” The dermal papilla is crucial for hair growth and health, and understanding it could lead to new hair loss treatments.
120 citations
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November 2014 in “Biological Reviews” The telogen phase of hair growth is active and important for preparing hair follicles for regeneration, not just a resting stage.
212 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The document provides a method to classify human hair growth stages using a model with human scalp on mice, aiming to standardize hair research.
19 citations
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December 2016 in “PLOS ONE” Early-stage skin cells help regenerate hair follicles, with proteins SDF1, MMP3, biglycan, and LTBP1 playing key roles.
65 citations
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January 2018 in “Nature Reviews Endocrinology” Skin fat has important roles in hair growth, skin repair, immune defense, and aging, and could be targeted for skin and hair treatments.
38 citations
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September 2017 in “Oncologist” Scalp cooling can help prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss with a 50-90% success rate and is safe for patients.
17 citations
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May 2018 in “PeerJ” VB-1, a natural compound, may promote hair growth by enhancing a key cell growth pathway.
1 citations
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February 2018 in “Madridge journal of dermatology & research” The plant extract remedy Satura® Rosta promotes hair growth and regrowth without negative effects.
1 citations
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December 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Men with thinner hair from genetic hair loss may be more likely to have an enlarged prostate.
8 citations
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June 2001 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” Use shallow cuts, small tissue removal, careful suturing, and keep the area moist to reduce scarring in hair transplants.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology”
October 2013 in “Neurodegenerative disease management” Teriflunomide is effective and generally safe for treating relapsing multiple sclerosis, reducing relapse rates and disability progression.
January 2024 in “Journal of cellular immunology” Hair follicle stem cells are important for maintaining healthy skin and interact with many signals.
19 citations
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January 2012 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Moderately high prolactin levels do not cause hair loss in women.
April 2014 in “CRC Press eBooks” Some nutrients and antioxidants may improve skin and hair health, but more research is needed to confirm these benefits.
February 2000 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The "Color Atlas of Hair Restoration Surgery" is a clear, practical guide for hair restoration procedures, covering topics like flaps, grafts, and planning, and is known for its helpful photos.
173 citations
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January 2014 in “Nature Cell Biology” Wnt signaling controls whether hair follicle stem cells stay inactive or regenerate hair.
76 citations
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February 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some African American women's central scalp hair loss is linked to genetics and past fungal scalp infections, with more research needed on other causes.
75 citations
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August 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Aging mice have slower hair regeneration due to changes in signal balance, but the environment, not stem cell loss, controls this, suggesting treatments could focus on environmental factors.
18 citations
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November 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Inflammation plays a key role in activating skin stem cells for hair growth and wound healing, but more research is needed to understand how it directs cell behavior.
12 citations
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November 2014 in “PLOS Computational Biology” The study concluded that hair growth in mice is regulated by a stable interaction between skin cell types, and disrupting this can cause hair loss.
April 2023 A new system for classifying curly hair types using precise measurements can improve hair care products and cultural inclusion.
208 citations
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January 2013 in “Lab on a Chip” The Multi-Organ-Chip improves the growth and quality of skin and hair in the lab, potentially replacing animal testing.
62 citations
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January 2014 in “Aaps Journal” Squarticles effectively deliver hair growth drugs to follicles and dermal papilla cells.
33 citations
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August 2017 in “Developmental Biology” Mice can correct hair follicle orientation without certain genes, but proper overall alignment needs those genes.
29 citations
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March 2008 in “Postcolonial Studies” The article concludes that the global hair trade is exploitative and reflects complex cultural and economic issues.
26 citations
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April 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” Researchers created early-stage hair-like structures from skin cells, showing how these cells can self-organize, but more is needed for complete hair growth.