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February 2024 in “Biomedical materials” Scientists created a lab-grown hair follicle model that behaves like real hair and could improve hair loss treatment research.
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May 2003 in “American Journal of Pathology” Prolactin affects hair growth cycles and can cause early hair follicle regression.
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May 2018 in “The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” Activating the Nrf2 pathway reduces inflammation and cell activation in human hair follicles, suggesting a potential treatment for certain hair loss conditions.
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October 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Activating Nrf2 protects human hair follicles from oxidative stress and helps prevent hair growth inhibition.
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July 2022 in “Annals of translational medicine” Scientists created complete hair-like structures by growing mouse skin cells together in a special gel.
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