4 citations,
September 2012 in “Journal of dermatological science” The hair follicle's connective tissue is a key source of a certain collagen in human scalp skin.
46 citations,
January 2010 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mice lacking Insig proteins had hair growth problems due to cholesterol buildup, but this was fixed by the drug simvastatin.
COVID-19 may be linked to hair loss called Telogen Effluvium, affecting quality of life and self-esteem.
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November 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Disrupted cholesterol production impairs hair follicle stem cells, leading to hair loss.
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January 2022 in “Gene” Scientists found 53 keratin genes in yaks that are important for hair growth and share similarities with those in other animals.
July 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” R-spondin2 may help treat hair loss, gene differences could explain baldness, a peptide's regulation is linked to psoriasis, B-defensin gene copies may affect a skin condition's risk and severity, and potential markers and targets for alopecia areata were identified.
7 citations,
June 2012 in “Journal of dairy science” Bovine milk fats applied to mouse skin can promote hair growth similar to known hair growth treatments.
10 citations,
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101 citations,
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January 2006 in “The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology” Rubus coreanum may help hair growth but not through the tested mechanisms, and none of the herbal extracts help with acne.
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January 2016 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Arachidonic acid helps hair grow by increasing growth factors and improving follicle health.
Androgenetic alopecia, or hair loss, is caused by a mix of genetics, hormones, and environment, where testosterone affects hair growth and causes hair to become smaller and grow for a shorter time.
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February 2019 in “BMC cancer” M30 is a promising treatment for preventing hair loss during chemotherapy.
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July 2012 in “EFSA supporting publications” The EFSA maintained its view that spermidine's effect on hair growth is related to disease treatment and does not meet the health claim criteria.
192 citations,
April 2019 in “ACS nano” A new microneedle patch made from hair proteins helps regrow hair faster and better than current treatments.
The RNA AL136131.3 slows down hair growth and speeds up hair loss by affecting sugar breakdown in hair follicles.
14 citations,
September 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Low vitamin D levels are linked to various types of hair loss, but more research is needed before using it as a treatment.
September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Alopecia areata incognita causes sudden hair thinning, responds well to steroids, and is more common in those with genetic hair loss conditions.
October 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” The vitreous membrane in hair follicles changes shape during the hair cycle and may affect hair growth and nutrient exchange.
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