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January 2005 in “The FASEB journal” Human skin can make serotonin and melatonin, which help protect and maintain it.
51 citations,
January 2004 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” The document explains hair growth and shedding, factors affecting it, and methods to evaluate hair loss, emphasizing the importance of skin biopsy for diagnosis.
42 citations,
July 2014 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Heparan sulfate is important for hair growth, preventing new hair formation in mature skin, and controlling oil gland development.
69 citations,
February 2008 in “The American journal of pathology” Controlled delivery of specific RNA and IL-4 restored hair growth in mice with autoimmune alopecia.
New methods to classify curly hair types were developed based on shape and strength.
70 citations,
March 2008 in “Mechanisms of Ageing and Development” Maintaining DNA health in stem cells is key to preventing aging and tissue breakdown.
321 citations,
January 2012 in “Cell stem cell” TGF-β2 helps activate hair follicle stem cells by counteracting BMP signals.
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September 2003 in “Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics” Hair color loss can indicate the effectiveness of a drug targeting the KIT protein in mice and humans.
March 2024 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Skin Radiance Collagen improved skin and hair health in adult females.
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September 2023 in “PLoS biology” Newly divided skin cells quickly move to join skin structures due to tissue tension and specific signals.
Mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes significantly increase hair density and thickness in androgenic alopecia patients.
June 2011 in “CRC Press eBooks” Low-Level Laser Therapy can stimulate healing and cell function, potentially leading to wider medical use.
April 2024 in “Histochemistry and cell biology” N-acetylcysteine may prevent hair loss caused by chemotherapy.
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August 2019 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets” New treatments for hair loss may target specific pathways and generate new hair follicles.
6 citations,
June 2021 in “Developmental biology” Dermal EZH2 controls skin cell development and hair growth in mice.
January 2012 in “Human health handbooks” Low-level light therapy is FDA-approved for male pattern hair loss, increases hair count and strength, and is considered safe for use.
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November 2010 in “Perspectives on Psychological Science” Feeling younger can improve health and extend life.
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April 2021 in “Cureus” Two new reliable Arabic questionnaires for measuring quality of life in women with PCOS were created, one for married and one for unmarried women.
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August 2016 in “Health and Quality of Life Outcomes” Metformin helped improve the quality of life for Chinese women with PCOS, especially in physical health and symptoms like infertility, acne, and hair loss.
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May 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” Aging scalp skin contributes to hair aging and loss, and more research is needed to develop better hair loss treatments.
7 citations,
August 2022 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” Advancements in nanoformulations for CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing can respond to specific triggers for controlled gene editing, showing promise in treating incurable diseases, but challenges like precision and system design complexity still need to be addressed.
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January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that cosmetics need biocompatible, eco-friendly ingredients due to aging populations and demand for effective products.
August 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Mouse touch-sensitive nerve cells adjust their connections based on competition with other similar cells.
51 citations,
October 1980 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Minoxidil lowers blood pressure effectively but may cause unwanted hair growth and other side effects.
June 2023 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” The conclusion is that accurately replicating the complexity of the extracellular matrix in the lab is crucial for creating realistic human tissue models.
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January 2007 in “Pediatric dermatology” Hair thinning and loss in a girl with a rare metabolic disorder was linked to her condition.
130 citations,
January 2017 in “International journal of nanomedicine” Silver nanoparticles coated with substances like PEG showed strong antibacterial effects and improved wound healing when used in hydrogels.
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July 2005 in “The FASEB journal” Hair follicles produce and respond to melatonin, affecting hair growth and sensitivity to estrogen.
5 citations,
April 2021 in “Biomedicines” The engineered skin substitute helped grow skin with hair on mice.