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April 2020 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This letter to the editor comments on the association between androgenetic alopecia and increased scalp hardness, exploring the possible role of phosphodiesterase inhibitors but provides no new clinical results.
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April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study identified that blocking the PTGDR2 receptor in human hair follicles in vitro and in mice reversed the hair growth inhibition caused by PGD2, suggesting a potential approach for treating alopecia.
January 2026 in “RSC Advances” Panax notoginseng may help with oral ulcers and hair growth.
March 2024 in “Medical lasers” Multiple-wavelength radiation helps hair grow by boosting early hair follicle development.
September 2023 in “Journal of microbiology and biotechnology” This study found that low molecular weight collagen peptide from fish may promote hair growth in both human cells and mice by activating the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.
April 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study analyzed social media posts and found discrepancies between patient-reported satisfaction and emotional responses to alopecia areata treatments, highlighting potential gaps between perceived and clinical efficacy.
June 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This pilot study suggests that a new preparation of platelet-rich plasma gel may improve symptoms and tissue regeneration in patients with en coup de sabre scleroderma, though further trials are needed to clarify its role.
August 2018 in “Online journal of neurology and brain disorders” This study reported that sodium valproate completely stopped epilepsy in 43% of patients and reduced seizures by 50% in 22% of patients who were resistant to other anticonvulsants.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study suggests that miR-486 may protect against alopecia areata by maintaining hair follicle immune privilege and modulating expression of immune-related genes.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In a laboratory setting, this study found that Biotrinine® dry extract activated hair follicle growth pathways and increased certain growth factor secretions in human dermal papilla cells, suggesting potential benefits for treating chronic hair loss.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study suggests that low-dose blue light (453nm) may positively affect hair growth by interacting with the receptors CRY1 and OPN3 in hair follicle cells.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study suggests that mitochondrial dysfunction might contribute to the pathogenesis of Lichen planopilaris by triggering a metabolic shift that leads to chronic inflammation and hair follicle damage.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that inhibiting JAK signaling can unexpectedly trigger hair growth in resting-phase mouse skin, implicating JAK-STAT pathways and oncostatin M in maintaining hair follicle stem cell quiescence.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that dsRNA may enhance KRT9 expression in palm and sole skin through β-catenin signaling, potentially linking mechanical damage to specific skin features and certain skin conditions.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study provides a comprehensive platform to explore stem cell interactions regulating hair follicle growth, revealing key signaling pathways in epithelial-mesenchymal interactions using advanced RNA sequencing and transgenic reporters.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that gypenosides from Gynostemma pentaphyllum increased procollagen synthesis in vitro and reduced periorbital wrinkles by about 14% in a clinical trial with 24 women.
December 2018 in “Evidence-Based Practice” Topical minoxidil 1% and 2% are twice as effective as placebo for female pattern hair loss.
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February 2007 in “Nature” This review explores how adult skin epithelia preserve stem cell populations for hair follicle regeneration and wound healing, but reports no new experimental results.
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May 2008 in “Genes & Development” This review discusses the biochemical and biological functions of histone demethylases and their potential involvement in human diseases, including cancer, but reports no new findings.
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September 2008 in “Nutrition reviews” This study identified new dietary ligands for the human vitamin D receptor, including curcumin and gamma-tocotrienol, which may influence its biological functions.
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January 2018 in “Bone Research” This review discusses the role of TGF-β signaling in stem cell recruitment and tissue regeneration, indicating that abnormalities in TGF-β activation contribute to various major diseases and suggesting avenues for therapeutic intervention.
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July 2016 in “Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology” This review examines how epigenetic dysregulation affects adult stem cell function, noting that impacts range from minor to serious disruptions in tissue homeostasis and potential cancer development.
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January 2014 in “Nature Cell Biology” This study found that Wnt signalling activates hair follicle fate in hair follicle stem cells by relieving TCF3/4–TLE-mediated repression, with β-catenin being crucial for this process.
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December 2012 in “Cell Stem Cell” This review explores the role of TGF-β superfamily pathways in stem cell environments and their implications for tissue regeneration and cancer development, reporting no new experimental results.
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May 2012 in “PLOS Genetics” This study found that early-onset androgenetic alopecia in individuals of European ancestry is significantly associated with increased odds of Parkinson's disease and is influenced by specific genetic loci, including some linked to reduced fertility.
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October 2019 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review discusses the features of regulatory T cells and the modulation of Foxp3, emphasizing post-translational modifications' impact on Treg function but reports no new clinical results.
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July 2019 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” This article reviews the role of stem cells in tissue development, tumor formation, and organoid generation, and highlights the potential of epigenetic regulation in advancing regenerative medicine and cancer treatment, without presenting new experimental results.
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May 2004 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This review discusses the role of estrogens in hair follicle cycling and the skin, highlighting the need for more research on estrogen signaling pathways and their interactions with other factors in hair biology.
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June 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that valproic acid promoted human hair growth by increasing β-catenin levels, suggesting it may be a potential therapeutic option for alopecia.
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March 2019 in “Journal of immunology research” This review discusses the effects of valproic acid on immune cell activation and gene expression, potentially influencing infection outcomes and suggesting its promise for autoimmune and hypersensitivity condition management.