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August 2008 in “Human genetics” The EDAR gene greatly affects hair thickness in Asian populations.
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September 2018 in “Nature Communications” A certain smell receptor in hair follicles can affect hair growth when activated by a synthetic sandalwood scent.
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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 2012 in “Stem Cells and Development” Low-dose UVB light improves hair growth effects of certain stem cells by increasing reactive oxygen species.
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February 2017 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” New compounds were found to help increase hair growth and decrease hair loss.
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May 2019 in “PLOS genetics” Mutations in the HEPHL1 gene cause abnormal hair and cognitive issues.
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April 2017 in “Oncology Reports” The hair keratin gene KRT81 is found in both normal and breast cancer cells and helps them invade surrounding tissues.
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January 2016 in “Theranostics” Minoxidil-coated microbubbles with sonication effectively enhance hair growth.
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October 2019 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” The nanoparticles improved hair growth and enlarged hair bulbs.
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January 2016 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Sargassum muticum extract and its component apo-9'-fucoxanthinone may help hair growth and treat hair loss.
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August 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Blocking Rab27a slows hair growth, while blocking Rab27b encourages it.
March 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Scientists can now create skin with hair by reprogramming cells in wounds.
September 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Increasing Rps14 helps grow more inner ear cells and repair hearing cells in baby mice.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Blue light can help hair grow by affecting certain receptors in hair follicles.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Ginseng and Albizia extracts may help prevent age-related hair thinning.
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October 2002 in “The FASEB journal” Androgens may cause hair loss by increasing TGF-beta1 from scalp cells, which inhibits hair cell growth.
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February 2021 in “Scholars international journal of anatomy and physiology” Different forms of FGF5 either promote or inhibit hair growth.
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May 2013 in “Marine Drugs” Ishige sinicola, a type of seaweed, may help hair grow by blocking a hair loss-related enzyme and boosting important cell growth.
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September 2020 in “Annals of Translational Medicine” Concentrated nanofat helps mice grow hair by activating skin cells and may be used to treat hair loss.
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January 2012 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Hura crepitans and its compound daphne factor F3 may help treat hair loss by blocking a specific hair growth inhibitor.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Biotrinine® may be an effective treatment for chronic hair loss.
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February 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Minoxidil helps hair growth by activating the β-catenin pathway.
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September 2010 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” Hair restoration has evolved from surgery to drugs to potential gene therapy, with improved results and ongoing research driven by high demand.
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August 2023 in “Development” Hair follicles in the back of the rosette fancy mouse have reversed orientations due to a gene mutation.
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January 2009 in “Nature Genetics” Certain mutations in a hair growth-related gene cause a type of genetic hair loss.
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June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” TGF-β1 from dermal papilla cells suppresses hair growth, and targeting it may help treat androgenetic alopecia.
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August 1999 in “Developmental biology” The nude gene causes skin cell overgrowth and improper development, leading to hair and urinary issues.
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January 2010 in “The FASEB Journal” Prolactin affects the production of different keratins in human hair, which could lead to new treatments for skin and hair disorders.
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January 2002 in “Journal of liposome research” New liposomal formulations may improve delivery of treatments to hair follicles, potentially helping with hair loss.