17 citations,
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” KB2115 (eprotirome) can safely extend the hair growth phase without damaging cells or changing hair color.
68 citations,
May 2018 in “PLOS Biology” Cyclosporine A may help treat hair loss by blocking a protein that inhibits hair growth.
59 citations,
August 2003 in “Phytotherapy Research” Ginseng, especially red ginseng, helps hair grow by increasing blood flow and energy to hair roots.
54 citations,
April 2019 in “Journal of cellular physiology” miR-218-5p helps skin and hair growth by targeting SFRP2 and activating a specific signaling pathway.
15 citations,
July 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CBD can either reduce inflammation and not affect hair growth at low levels or inhibit hair growth at high levels.
36 citations,
August 2016 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A substance called VIP might protect hair follicles from being attacked by the immune system, and problems with VIP signaling could lead to hair loss in alopecia areata.
January 1989 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The symposium concluded that hair growth involves complex processes, including the hair follicle life cycle, the role of the dermal papilla, hair strength, pigmentation, and the impact of diseases and treatments like minoxidil on hair and skin.
3 citations,
June 2006 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” The document concludes that hair loss is complex, affects many people, has limited treatments, and requires more research on its causes and psychological impact.
4 citations,
December 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Human scalp hair follicles can produce hormones and have a system similar to a brain-body communication network.
4 citations,
April 2018 in “Biotechnology Letters” Human growth factor 20 can boost mouse whisker growth.
2 citations,
April 2022 in “Biomedicines” Low-frequency electromagnetic fields may help hair growth by affecting certain growth-related molecules.
2 citations,
July 2022 in “Stem cell research & therapy” A new method quickly and efficiently isolates hair follicle stem cells from adult mice, promoting hair growth.
June 2024 in “Regenerative Therapy” iPSCs show promise for hair regeneration but need more research to improve reliability and effectiveness.
60 citations,
October 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology” Zinc can both inhibit and stimulate mouse hair growth, and might help recover hair after chemotherapy.
31 citations,
August 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” The conclusion is that understanding how hair follicle stem cells live or die is important for maintaining healthy tissue and repairing injuries, and could help treat hair loss, but there are still challenges to overcome.
10 citations,
May 2020 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Proteoglycans are important for hair growth, and a specific treatment can help reduce hair loss.
2 citations,
January 2022 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” Extracellular vesicles, including exosomes from certain cells, can stimulate hair growth.
April 2024 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Retinoic acid helps activate hair growth in people with common hair loss by working on a specific cell growth pathway.
Autophagy helps activate hair stem cells and hair growth by changing their energy use to glycolysis.
November 2008 in “Medical & surgical dermatology” A device was made in 2008 to measure hair loss severity. Other findings include: frizzy mutation in mice isn't related to Fgfr2, C/EBPx marks preadipocytes, Cyclosporin A speeds up hair growth in mice, blocking plasmin and metalloproteinases hinders healing, hyperbaric oxygen helps ischemic wound healing, amniotic membranes heal wounds better than polyurethane foam, rhVEGF165 from a fibrin matrix improves tissue flap viability and induces VEGF-R2 expression, and bFGF enhances wound healing and reduces scarring in rabbits.
75 citations,
October 2002 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Sophora flavescens extract may help hair grow by affecting growth factors and blocking a hair-related enzyme.
37 citations,
January 2002 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Apple extract called procyanidin B-2 was found to greatly increase hair growth.
3 citations,
February 2021 in “Experimental dermatology” Dermal papilla microtissues could be useful for initial hair growth drug testing.
51 citations,
January 2003 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” Hormones and their receptors, especially androgens, play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness.
14 citations,
June 2018 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Green tea compound EGCG helps mink hair follicles grow by affecting certain cell growth pathways.
10 citations,
June 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Some plant-based chemicals may help with hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
14 citations,
November 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Estrogen and prolactin may play bigger roles in female hair loss than previously thought.
12 citations,
October 2018 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Scientists made stem cells that can grow hair by adding three specific factors to them.
9 citations,
August 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” Topical L-thyroxine may help with wound healing and hair growth but should be used short-term due to potential risks.
86 citations,
October 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology” The Foxn1 gene mutation causes hairlessness and immune system issues, and understanding it could lead to hair growth disorder treatments.