47 citations,
May 1995 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair follicles in people with alopecia have lower levels of a key blood vessel growth protein.
47 citations,
July 1967 in “Science” Not eating enough protein can cause hair roots to shrink and lose color, and hair to become thinner.
46 citations,
January 2020 in “Theranostics” Injecting a special gel with human protein particles can help hair grow.
46 citations,
June 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Hair loss is common in lupus patients and can be permanent or reversible, depending on the type, with various treatments available.
46 citations,
July 2015 in “Wound repair and regeneration” Keloid scars may form due to changes in skin cell characteristics and specific protein signaling.
46 citations,
March 2015 in “Regeneration” Mice can grow new hair follicles after skin wounds through a process not involving existing hair stem cells, but requiring more research to understand fully.
46 citations,
April 2014 in “PLOS ONE” Gray hair may be caused by lower antioxidant activity in hair cells.
46 citations,
October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Female pattern hair loss diagnosed by scalp appearance, treated with combined therapies and targeted approaches.
46 citations,
December 2010 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Disrupting Acvr1b in mice causes severe hair loss and thicker skin.
46 citations,
September 2010 in “Southern Medical Journal” Hair loss treatments include medications and new methods like low-level light therapy, which may work by boosting cell activity and blood flow.
46 citations,
January 2010 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mice lacking Insig proteins had hair growth problems due to cholesterol buildup, but this was fixed by the drug simvastatin.
46 citations,
October 2009 in “Archives of Dermatology” Loose anagen hair syndrome, often affecting young girls, can be diagnosed with a hair-pull test and usually gets better on its own, but severe cases may need treatment.
46 citations,
April 2009 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Researchers established normal hair and scalp characteristics for healthy women using trichoscopy.
46 citations,
May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Creating a natural-looking hairline in hair restoration surgery involves using follicular unit grafts, proper hair placement, and artistic skills to give the illusion of density.
46 citations,
December 2003 in “Advances in neonatal care” Assessing newborn scalp hair can reveal important health information.
46 citations,
August 2003 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Phosphatidic acid may help hair grow by affecting cell growth pathways.
46 citations,
December 2000 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Laser and light treatments offer quick, long-lasting hair removal for large areas.
46 citations,
January 1996 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with late-stage HIV-1 often experience a specific type of hair loss linked to multiple factors, including nutritional issues and immune responses.
46 citations,
May 1986 in “Seminars in Reproductive Medicine” Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone affect hair growth, and new techniques like the folliculogram help study it, but fully understanding hair growth is still complex.
45 citations,
March 2020 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” The new biomaterial inspired by ancient Chinese medicine effectively promotes hair growth and heals wounds in burned skin.
45 citations,
November 2017 in “Biomaterials” Researchers found a new way to create hair-growing structures in the lab that can grow hair when put into mice.
45 citations,
June 2016 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Silicon can improve skin and hair health, but more research is needed.
45 citations,
January 2015 in “Dermatology” Hair loss in secondary syphilis is more common than thought and can be reversed with antibiotics.
45 citations,
October 2014 in “Stem cell research & therapy” Modified rat stem cells on a special scaffold improved blood vessel formation and wound healing in skin substitutes.
45 citations,
April 2013 in “Dermatologic surgery” Hair transplantation might work for some people with frontal fibrosing alopecia, but more research is needed.
45 citations,
September 2012 in “Life Sciences” Aconiti Ciliare Tuber extract may help hair grow by activating a specific cell signaling pathway.
45 citations,
May 2012 in “CRC Press eBooks” The book helps doctors better understand and treat hair disorders due to gaps in their training.
45 citations,
January 2012 in “Experimental Dermatology” Human hair follicles switch between active and resting phases unpredictably.
45 citations,
March 2010 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” A systematic approach is crucial for managing hair loss in women.
45 citations,
January 2010 in “Forensic science international” Neonatal hair can help determine drug exposure during pregnancy.