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May 2010 in “Plant Physiology” Different PIN proteins affect plant root hair growth by changing how auxin is transported.
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April 2020 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Asian hair is generally straight and thick, with unique disorders and properties, and more research is needed to understand it fully.
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December 2014 in “Journal of experimental botany” Certain proteins are essential for the growth of root hairs in barley.
12 citations,
December 2017 in “Food and chemical toxicology” Permanent hair dye mixtures can irritate and damage the skin.
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June 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Exosomes from umbilical cord cells fix hearing loss and damaged ear hair cells in mice.
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March 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Biotin supplementation during isotretinoin treatment for acne may help maintain skin hydration and improve hair growth.
2 citations,
January 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A protein called FERONIA helps control root hair growth in response to cold and low nitrogen by activating nutrient-sensing pathways in a plant called Arabidopsis.
May 2024 in “Plant and Soil” Root hairs in maize grow mainly in air-filled pores, limiting their role in nutrient uptake and plant anchorage.
July 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Chitosan slows root hair growth and causes a buildup of callose at low concentrations, but at high concentrations, it only inhibits growth without callose buildup.
212 citations,
September 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss in men, while minoxidil treats hair loss in women.
83 citations,
December 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Minoxidil boosts hair growth by targeting adenosine and possibly sulfonylurea receptor 2B.
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January 2016 in “Annals of Dermatology” Ecklonia cava polyphenols help increase human hair growth and reduce hair loss.
7 citations,
May 2019 in “Journal of the Formosan Medical Association” HSD3B1 gene variant and being overweight linked to hair loss in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
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March 2019 in “Medicine” Combining light therapy and microneedling shows promise for treating female hair loss.
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January 2015 in “Endocrinology & metabolic syndrome” Testosterone can cause acne and male-pattern baldness, affects hair growth in men and women, and makes male skin more sensitive.
January 2024 in “Theranostics” Exosomes from special stem cells help treat ulcerative colitis by reducing inflammation and stress.
March 2017 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Plant root hair growth is controlled by the hormone auxin, which affects the production of certain oxygen-related molecules through a specific process.
July 2011 in “Springer eBooks” The document concluded that FDA-approved treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are effective for hair loss, while the effectiveness of natural remedies and other non-approved treatments is not well-supported by evidence.
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February 2020 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Finasteride and minoxidil work best together for hair loss.
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July 2009 in “Fitoterapia” Essential oils from Chamaecyparis obtusa may help hair grow by increasing a growth-related gene.
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January 1992 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” The Cell Membrane Complex in hair has both water-attracting and water-repelling layers.
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August 2015 in “Journal of dermatological science” Rhododendrol in skin-whitening products can cause skin depigmentation and immune reactions.
March 2006 in “Chinese journal of plastic surgery” Microencapsulated human hair cells can regenerate hair follicles in mice ears.
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August 2011 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” Vitamin D and its receptor regulate skin functions like cell growth, immunity, hair cycle, and tumor prevention.
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February 2012 in “PloS one” Lack of Ctip2 in skin cells delays wound healing and disrupts hair follicle stem cell markers in mice.
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August 2016 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Micro-needling effectively improves wrinkles, scars, and hair growth, but proper technique and safety are important.
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December 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” New methods like nanoparticles and microneedles show promise for better skin drug delivery, especially for hair disorders.
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August 2020 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation” Nanoemulgel improves hair growth and quality using finasteride without irritation.