August 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This article discusses how activating the hexosamine pathway may enhance skin homeostasis by increasing hyaluronic acid secretion and supporting hair follicle stem cell self-renewal, but reports no new results.
December 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study revealed that Patched receptors establish a Hedgehog signaling gradient in developing hair follicles, which may influence their formation and potentially offer a diagnostic tool for distinguishing Hedgehog-driven tumors.
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April 1997 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that hHbl gene expression is localized in the cortical cells of the human hair shaft and is notably high in pilomatricoma cells transitioning to hair shaft keratinocytes.
HEM-13HDC, a mix of 8 herbal extracts, helps hair grow and affects hair growth at a molecular level.
December 2016 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” This case study describes a 22-year-old woman with hirsutism who experienced symptom reversal through addressing nonclassical adrenal hyperplasia and polycystic ovaries alongside laser hair removal.
This study found that high-charge-density cassia HPTC improves deposition efficiency and conditioning benefits in shampoos compared to quaternized guar, suggesting its potential as an alternative or adjunct conditioning agent.
June 2016 in “The Egyptian Journal of Fertility and Sterility” This review discusses strategies for managing hirsutism in PCOS, highlighting lifestyle changes, hormonal treatments, and the importance of patient-centered care, but reports no new clinical results.
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June 2020 in “General and comparative endocrinology” This study found that hair cortisol concentration is a promising stress indicator in cattle but not in pigs, where external factors and lower cortisol response may interfere with its validity.
August 2023 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical and clinical research” This descriptive longitudinal study conducted in a Kolkata hospital found that intense pulsed light treatment significantly improved hirsutism in patients, as evaluated by trichoscopy and visual analog scores, demonstrating its effectiveness and safety for hair removal, independent of medical treatment.
March 1998 in “Journal of dermatological science” Diphencyprone initially increases mouse hair growth, then slows it, possibly due to changes in specific protein levels.
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October 2019 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study suggests that Houttuynia cordata extract may promote hair growth by stimulating dermal papilla cell proliferation and extending the anagen phase through enhanced energy metabolism and gene expression changes.
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October 2017 in “Cellular Reprogramming” This research found that inhibiting HSP90 in a murine model increased cellular plasticity, suggesting a potential role for HSP90 in cancer progression through enhanced adaptability to stress.
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January 2021 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study found that high-frequency ultrasound was effective in localizing deep tumor margins in basal cell carcinoma, suggesting its utility in selecting therapeutic approaches.
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September 2025 in “Viruses” This study of HCPS survivors in Chile found that 61.9% reported incomplete recovery at 3-6 months post-symptom onset, with ECMO users experiencing more motor dysfunction and palpitations, highlighting the need for multidisciplinary care to address persistent symptoms.
This chapter reviews procedural hair restoration techniques, including platelet-rich plasma and hair transplantation, and reports no new clinical findings.
May 2012 in “F1000Research” This research consisted of a Phase I/II study on androgenetic alopecia where male participants received intradermal injections of HSC, with hair growth efficacy assessed through Trichoscan imaging, although no new clinical results are reported.
November 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Intense pulsed light with radiofrequency showed mixed results in improving quality of life for hidradenitis suppurativa patients, with no clinical improvements.
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May 2024 in “Cureus” This study found that LAHR significantly improves the quality of life in the short term for women with PCOS, but underscores a need for further research to develop long-term treatment strategies.
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March 2000 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Antiandrogens, particularly flutamide and CPA, are most effective for treating hirsutism, with long-term use needed for best results.
January 2023 in “Brazilian Journals Editora eBooks” HPLC may detect prediabetes and diabetes earlier than Immunoturbidimetry because it shows higher A1c levels.
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December 2016 in “Journal of The Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers” This study found that porcine platelet-rich plasma can be a commercially viable replacement for fetal bovine serum with similar effectiveness in promoting human hair follicle cell growth.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Human hair follicles have their own thyroid hormone system.
January 2015 in “CHINESE JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (CHINESE VERSION)” This study developed a rapid and reliable ultra high performance liquid chromatography method for analyzing 17 key ingredients in hair growth cosmetics.
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August 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This abstract is a listing of affiliations and funding, with no new study or results reported.
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January 1992 in “Clinical Oncology” This report describes three cases of hypertrichosis lanuginosa acquisita occurring after cytotoxic chemotherapy for cancer, suggesting a possible relationship which is discussed alongside a review of existing literature.
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August 2019 in “Journal of Dermatology” This study found that polyamine levels in hair samples differ between androgenic alopecia and alopecia areata, suggesting potential non-invasive biomarkers to distinguish between these hair loss conditions.
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December 2014 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This study found that LC-MS/MS is a more reliable method than immunoassays for measuring serum 17OHP and androgen levels in women with hyperandrogenism.
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May 1986 in “Clinics in Endocrinology and Metabolism” This review examines androgen status in male and female obesity and its influence on the metabolic syndrome, but reports no new clinical results.
August 2024 in “Biomolecules & Therapeutics” In this study, the researchers reported that a newly developed PYGL inhibitor, HTPI, enhanced hair growth in an ex-vivo culture by reducing oxidative damage in hDPCs and inhibiting glycogen degradation in hORSCs, showing potential as a treatment for hair loss comparable to minoxidil.
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February 2016 in “Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia” This study demonstrated a significant association between high lipid accumulation product (LAP) and hirsutism in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).