8 citations,
January 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” The 3D skin model is better for hair growth research and testing treatments.
8 citations,
January 2013 in “The scientific world journal/TheScientificWorldjournal” Human hair follicles may provide a noninvasive way to diagnose diseases and have potential in regenerative medicine.
205 citations,
April 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scientists have found a way to create hair follicles from skin cells of newborn mice, which can grow and cycle naturally when injected into adult mouse skin.
184 citations,
December 2018 in “Nature Communications” Researchers created human hair follicles using a new method that could help treat hair loss.
159 citations,
October 2015 in “Science Advances” Blocking JAK-STAT signaling can lead to hair growth.
88 citations,
May 2005 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Versican, a protein, is less present in thinning hair follicles and this decrease might contribute to common hair loss in men.
14 citations,
July 2009 in “Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery” Hair restoration techniques like follicular unit transplant surgery and follicular unit extraction are effective, with ideal graft placement density between 20-30 units per cm². Medications like Minoxidil and Finasteride can help maintain and regrow hair.
9 citations,
August 2013 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” Transplanted baby mouse skin cells grew normal hair using a new, efficient method.
9 citations,
April 2000 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The document concludes that appearance can be significantly improved after one hair restoration correction procedure, but often multiple operations are needed for the best results.
7 citations,
January 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” T-cell reconstitution after thymus transplantation can cause hair whitening and loss.
3 citations,
May 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Most men's multi-hair follicles naturally stand perpendicular to a line from the top of their head, which is important for natural-looking hair transplants.
1 citations,
January 1967 in “The BMJ” The document concludes that while some hair and scalp disorders can be treated, hair loss from destroyed follicles is permanent, and damaged hair can only regrow naturally.
Researchers developed a new device that improves non-incision hair transplant efficiency.
153 citations,
August 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is a less invasive hair transplant method with minimal scarring, suitable for about 60% of patients, especially those needing fewer grafts and quicker recovery.
August 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Lef1 is essential for normal skin, hair growth, and healing wounds in mice.
45 citations,
September 2014 in “Cell Transplantation” Activin B improves wound healing and hair growth by helping stem cells move using certain cell signals.
3 citations,
July 2023 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” The hydrogel helps heal wounds and regrow hair by mimicking a baby's environment.
May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Better understanding of hair patterns and advanced techniques are crucial for improving hair restoration and removal outcomes.
August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair restoration techniques and new cell sources improve hair loss treatments.
788 citations,
February 2007 in “Nature” The document concludes that skin stem cells are important for hair growth and wound healing, and could be used in regenerative medicine.
499 citations,
September 2011 in “Cell” Fat-related cells are important for initiating hair growth.
116 citations,
August 2010 in “Nature” Scientists turned rat thymus cells into stem cells that can help repair skin and hair.
81 citations,
September 2009 in “Birth defects research” Different body areas in mice produce different hair types due to interactions between skin layers.
53 citations,
June 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” PRP treatment helps hair growth in most cases, but more research needed.
47 citations,
May 2012 in “Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews-Developmental Biology” The conclusion is that understanding how feathers and hairs pattern can help in developing hair regeneration treatments.
45 citations,
December 2007 in “The FASEB journal” There are two types of stem cells in rodent hair follicles, each with different keratin proteins.
35 citations,
January 2020 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” The review concluded that keeping the hair-growing ability of human dermal papilla cells is key for hair development and growth.
30 citations,
November 2018 in “EMBO Reports” The Ovol2-Zeb1 circuit is crucial for skin healing and hair growth by guiding cell movement and growth.
29 citations,
January 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fat under the skin releases HGF which helps hair grow and gain color.
28 citations,
March 2010 in “Histochemistry and cell biology” Skin cells can help create early hair-like structures in lab cultures.