July 2026 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” In this study, topical finasteride showed mild-to-moderate improvement in androgenetic alopecia among a cohort in Saudi Arabia, with combination therapy outperforming monotherapy. Adverse events were rare. The study highlights the need for prospective trials to clarify finasteride's standalone effects.
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May 2001 in “Endocrinology” This study suggests that Mrp3 may play a role in both wound healing and the hair follicle cycle as a growth factor and/or angiogenesis factor.
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January 2024 in “Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that self-assessed mFG and Hirsuta scores have low specificity for diagnosing hirsutism in clinical settings, though they may still be useful for screening in epidemiological studies.
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September 2010 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics - Part A” This study reports a mutation in the U2HR gene causing Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis in a Turkish family and notes eyebrow loss as a diagnostic clue.
August 2026 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” This review synthesizes knowledge on HTRA1-associated disorders, highlighting how mutations in the HTRA1 gene are linked to cerebral small vessel disease and systemic conditions, and discusses emerging diagnostic and therapeutic strategies aimed at precision medicine.
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October 2012 in “Transgenic Research” This study found that transgenic mice overexpressing human H-ferritin showed mild growth retardation and a temporary hairless phenotype, highlighting H-ferritin's physiological roles.
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June 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that mutations in the hairless gene in mice disrupt hair follicle integrity during catagen, leading to baldness due to disintegrating epithelial structures and loss of normal dermal papilla.
November 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses categorization changes for Hair Transplant Surgeon members at the British Association of Hair Restoration Surgery and reports no clinical outcomes.
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May 2024 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” This study observed that among patients with Myhre syndrome, those with the SMAD4 gene variant p.Arg496Cys experienced fewer symptoms like hearing loss, while those with the p.Ile500Thr variant often had severe aortic hypoplasia, highlighting the diverse symptom progression and genetic factors of this rare condition.
HEM-13HDC, a mix of 8 herbal extracts, helps hair grow and affects hair growth at a molecular level.
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December 2006 in “Environmental Science & Technology” This study found that laser ablation-inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry can effectively reconstruct time-resolved mercury exposure in micrometer segments of a single hair strand from fish-eaters.
September 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This research introduces the MHS Hair Restoration Protocol, which is a comprehensive approach aimed at restoring the hair follicle environment by modulating the gut-microbiome-endocannabinoidome axis and incorporating specific dietary and topical strategies, rather than focusing only on short-term hair count improvements.
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June 2009 in “Human reproduction update” This review examines various methods for assessing hair growth in women, highlighting the usefulness of the mFG visual scoring method for diagnosing hirsutism despite its limitations.
July 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy” In this study, women experiencing hair thinning who consumed tailored botanical-based nutraceuticals saw significant increases in linear hair growth rate and other hair health parameters over 90 and 180 days, supporting their effectiveness across different life stages.
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September 2003 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This study found that the hairless gene product (Hr) suppresses VDR-mediated gene activation by directly interacting with the vitamin D receptor, potentially affecting hair follicle function.
January 2025 in “Yonsei Medical Journal” The study found that a novel mixture of mastic gum and peppermint extract increased hair growth and gloss in C57BL/6 mice, showing potential as a botanical alternative for promoting hair health.
January 2024 in “Hair transplant forum international” This source describes the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery's mission to set standards and evaluate skills in hair restoration surgery, but does not report any specific study results.
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December 1977 in “Virchows Archiv B Cell Pathology”
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study suggests that combining LMWHA solution and HCO might improve mild to moderate urinary incontinence in women with GSM, potentially offering benefits over HA therapy alone, but further research is needed.
January 2014 in “Food and Drug” This study established an accurate, reliable, and sensitive HPLC method to detect the illegal addition of minoxidil in herbal hair growth products.
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April 2023 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” This study identified three variants in the HR gene among Mexican patients with alopecia areata, with one novel variant potentially serving as a risk factor for the disease.
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May 1981 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This case report describes a patient with myasthenia gravis, alopecia, and hair follicle hamartoma, showing notable similarities to a previously reported case.
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January 2011 in “EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS” This study describes a novel hairless mutant rat strain, F344-Hr(krh), developed via ENU mutagenesis, which provides a model for skin disease and potentially focal glomerulosclerosis due to specific genetic mutations.
May 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” This report announces that the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery received Accreditation with Commendation.
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November 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that the selective PPARγ modulator GMG-43AC may inhibit unwanted hair growth by inducing catagen phase while preserving hair follicle epithelial progenitor cells, suggesting potential in anti-hirsutism therapy.
July 2010 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the first international certification examination by the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery, with no new research findings reported.
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December 1999 in “Mechanisms of Development” Whn is crucial for hair growth in certain areas by controlling a specific gene.
June 2010 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” This study found a novel R430Q gene mutation in hHb6, which may be linked to the hereditary hair disorder monilethrix in the examined family.
January 1996 in “Studia iuridica” This study identified two novel point mutations in the hHb6 gene associated with monilethrix, suggesting these mutations could serve as diagnostic markers for this genetic hair disorder.
March 2025 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” This study found that using an ultrasound hollow microneedle array enhanced transdermal delivery of finasteride, accelerating hair regrowth in mice with androgenetic alopecia compared to other delivery methods.