November 2023 in “Scientific Reports” A gene mutation in Lama3 is linked to a common type of hair loss.
22 citations,
October 2012 in “Cell Transplantation” Cells treated with Wnt-10b can grow hair after being transplanted into mice.
3 citations,
January 2012 in “Wageningen Academic Publishers eBooks” Hair health depends on various factors and hair loss can significantly affect a person's well-being; understanding hair biology is key for creating effective hair care treatments.
20 citations,
December 2015 in “Journal of Pharmacopuncture” Thread-embedding therapy helped hair grow back in mice and might do the same in humans.
39 citations,
December 2001 in “JNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Institute” Using a gene therapy with the Sonic Hedgehog gene helps mice regrow hair faster after losing it from chemotherapy.
26 citations,
December 2011 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New gene identification techniques have improved the understanding and classification of inherited hair disorders.
6 citations,
November 2010 in “Histochemistry and cell biology” The proteins transthyretin and megalin are more present in the growth phase of hair, suggesting they might affect hair health and growth.
11 citations,
March 2021 in “Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering” Adding human fat-derived stem cells to hair follicle grafts greatly increases hair growth.
57 citations,
May 2007 in “Nature” Adult mice can grow new hair from skin wounds.
236 citations,
July 2001 in “Trends in Molecular Medicine” Future hair loss treatments should aim to extend hair growth, reactivate resting follicles, reverse shrinkage, and possibly create new follicles, with gene therapy showing promise.
46 citations,
December 2010 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Disrupting Acvr1b in mice causes severe hair loss and thicker skin.
321 citations,
December 2009 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Dermal cells are key in controlling hair growth and could potentially be used in hair loss treatments, but more research is needed to improve hair regeneration methods.
14 citations,
May 2020 in “Biomolecules & Therapeutics” Vanillic acid from wheat bran may promote hair growth by activating certain cell pathways and reversing hormone-related hair loss.
8 citations,
July 2019 in “Cell Proliferation” Researchers found a way to turn skin cells into cells that can grow new hair.
29 citations,
January 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The Msi2 protein helps keep hair follicle stem cells inactive, controlling hair growth and regeneration.
231 citations,
October 1999 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Activating the Sonic hedgehog gene in mice can start the hair growth phase.
3 citations,
April 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Scientists turned mouse skin cells into hair-inducing cells using chemicals, which could help treat hair loss.
February 2024 in “The Open dermatology journal” Alopecia Areata affects people of all ages worldwide, is likely caused by genetic and environmental factors, and can lead to stress and depression, highlighting the need for treatments that address both physical and mental health.
113 citations,
September 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Applying a special compound can promote hair growth without harmful side effects.
December 2022 in “Cureus” Hormones significantly influence hair growth, with conditions like hirsutism and patterned hair loss linked to hormone levels; more research is needed for full understanding.
2 citations,
June 2022 in “International Journal of Biomedicine” The review suggests a comprehensive approach to treat hirsutism, focusing on hair removal, medication, and managing emotional effects.
June 2024 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” Herbal powder shampoo is effective, safe, and beneficial for various hair needs.
January 2024 in “Frontiers in plant science” The zinc finger protein 3 in Arabidopsis thaliana reduces plant growth and root hair development.
January 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” Injecting a peptide-hyaluronic acid mix improved hair growth in men with hair loss and was safe.
45 citations,
June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Understanding hair follicles through various models can help develop new treatments for hair disorders.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “Journal of Biosciences and Medicines” Understanding how androgens and their receptors work can lead to improved treatments for skin diseases.
June 2024 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Nanocarrier-based treatments show promise for better hair growth in androgenetic alopecia but need more research.
May 2024 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” β-Catenin is essential for new hair growth after skin injury.
February 2025 in “Biomolecules” Melatonin can help or hinder hair growth depending on the dose.
25 citations,
August 2010 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Nuclear Factor I-C is important for controlling hair growth by affecting the TGF-β1 pathway.