September 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hair follicles repair 3D injuries using a 2D healing process.
May 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fat under the skin can help hair grow longer, darker, and increase cell growth.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new peptide, FOL-005, may help treat excessive hair growth by reducing a hair growth promoter, FGF7.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new treatment using AGED to modulate PPAR-γ shows promise for treating scarring hair loss by protecting and repairing hair follicle cells.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Astrotactin2 affects hair follicle orientation and skin cell polarity.
March 2014 in “Medicina cutánea ibero-latino-americana” Melatonin applied to the scalp helps increase hair density in people with early hair loss.
February 2004 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” The book is a comprehensive resource on hair disorders, but lacks information on some conditions.
91 citations,
February 2009 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” DGAT1 enzyme is crucial for healthy skin and hair by regulating retinoid levels.
30 citations,
May 2016 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Hair loss in women links to inflammation around hair follicles.
28 citations,
December 2008 in “Laboratory investigation” Activin activation in skin cells speeds up wound healing without affecting scar quality.
13 citations,
March 2013 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” AcSDKP may help prevent skin and hair aging and promote their growth.
10 citations,
November 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A mutation in the FAM83G gene is linked to skin and hair abnormalities in two related individuals.
January 2024 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” AP-2α and AP-2β are crucial for healthy skin and hair.
November 2015 in “European Journal of Inflammation” Cicatricial alopecia, a permanent hair loss condition, is mainly caused by damage to specific hair follicle stem cells and abnormal immune responses, with gene regulator PPAR-y and lipid metabolism disorders playing significant roles.
April 2003 in “Experimental Dermatology” The workshop highlighted the genetic links and psychological impacts of hair loss and skin disorders.
48 citations,
January 2012 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Chemokine signaling is important for hair development.
27 citations,
July 2018 in “Journal of optometry” Eyelashes protect the eyes, but more research is needed to understand how.
27 citations,
September 2017 in “Journal of Medicinal Food” Annurca apple supplement safely increases hair growth and keratin in humans.
January 2023 in “International journal of biological sciences” COX2 and ATP synthase control the size of hedgehog spines.
18 citations,
October 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” Local skin glucocorticoid production is crucial for healthy skin, and its disruption can lead to skin diseases.
May 2024 in “Journal of Advanced Research” Communication between blood vessel and hair follicle cells decreases with age, affecting hair growth and blood vessel formation.
28 citations,
March 2010 in “Histochemistry and Cell Biology” Different markers are found in stem cells of the scalp's hair follicle bulge and the surrounding skin.
Blocking the Mitochondrial Pyruvate Carrier causes stress in hair follicles, which can be reduced by an ISR inhibitor.
102 citations,
August 2008 in “Genes & Development” Laminin-511 is crucial for early hair growth and maintaining important hair development signals.
100 citations,
September 2017 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Male hormones and their receptors play a key role in hair loss and skin health, with potential new treatments being explored.
7 citations,
January 2015 in “Genetics and molecular research” The RORα gene is active in different parts of cashmere goat hair follicles and may be influenced by melatonin, especially in December when hair growth changes.
120 citations,
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.
51 citations,
January 2003 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” Hormones and their receptors, especially androgens, play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness.
19 citations,
June 2020 in “Animals” Poor maternal nutrition can lead to fewer wool follicles in Chinese Merino sheep.
6 citations,
January 2023 in “npj regenerative medicine” Transplanting growing hair follicles into scars can help regenerate and improve scar tissue.