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July 2016 in “Biochemical Journal” Wnt proteins from certain skin cells are crucial for normal hair growth and renewal.
5 citations,
September 2020 in “Molecules” Extracts from three Polynesian plants were found to promote hair growth by affecting cell growth and gene expression related to hair.
25 citations,
March 2022 in “International journal of biological macromolecules” miR-181a-5p helps hair growth by activating a specific signaling pathway.
55 citations,
September 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma, taken from a person's own blood, can help rejuvenate skin, stimulate hair growth, and treat hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness.
31 citations,
August 2019 in “Regenerative Medicine” Human placenta hydrogel helps restore cells needed for hair growth.
520 citations,
February 2001 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” VEGF helps hair grow and determines follicle size by increasing blood vessel growth.
170 citations,
July 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Wnt ligands are crucial for hair growth and repair.
61 citations,
June 2014 in “Scientific Reports” Wnt1a-conditioned medium from stem cells helps activate cells important for hair growth and can promote hair regrowth.
36 citations,
September 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” White hair grows thicker and faster than black hair due to higher activity of growth-related genes and proteins.
26 citations,
October 2007 in “Experimental Dermatology” L-Carnitine-L-tartrate may help hair grow and prevent hair loss.
21 citations,
March 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” Immune cells around hair follicles help control hair growth and could be targets for treating hair disorders.
8 citations,
June 2019 in “Journal of Ginseng Research” Gintonin-enriched fraction promotes hair growth and could be a potential alopecia treatment.
2 citations,
October 2017 in “Revista Da Associacao Medica Brasileira” Removing p16INK4a from skin cells can lead to faster and more clumped growth, which might help with hair growth.
1 citations,
July 2023 in “Cytotherapy” Magnetic nanovesicles from stem cells can improve hair growth by staying in the skin longer.
1 citations,
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking Prostaglandin D₂ may help treat hair loss.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Lasers are less favored for hair transplant surgery but show promise for hair growth in controlled trials.
June 2013 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” FGF9 from certain cells can trigger new hair growth during wound healing, but humans have fewer of these cells, which may limit hair regrowth.
64 citations,
March 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) slows down hair growth and promotes hair follicle regression.
22 citations,
April 2022 in “Stem cell research & therapy” Hair follicle-derived extracellular vesicles may help heal chronic wounds as effectively as those from adipose tissue.
17 citations,
January 2016 in “Dermatology research and practice” Emu oil may slow down skin healing but increases hair growth in burn wounds.
4 citations,
January 2017 in “PubMed” Epidermal growth factor helps stem cells heal wounds and regenerate hair follicles faster.
1 citations,
January 2024 in “Journal of applied pharmaceutical science” Bacteria from Xylocarpus fruit can be used in hair creams to treat hair loss and fight infections.
June 2013 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” A substance called FGF9 from certain immune cells can trigger new hair growth during wound healing in mice, but humans may not have the same response due to fewer of these cells.
102 citations,
April 2014 in “PloS one” Wharton’s Jelly stem cells from the umbilical cord improve skin healing and hair growth without scarring.
3 citations,
March 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Thymosin β4 helps increase hair growth in Cashmere goats.
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September 2023 in “Stem Cells International” Substances from fat-derived stem cells can promote hair growth and counteract hormone-related hair loss by activating a key hair growth pathway.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Lithocholic acid helps hair growth and regeneration in alopecia by activating vitamin D receptors.
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January 2020 in “Methods in molecular biology” The method successfully isolates cells that are important for hair growth and could help study hair loss.
1 citations,
January 2019 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Eplerenone, a mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist, was found to promote hair growth in human hair follicles.