660 citations,
December 2011 in “Cell” Different hair follicles in the skin are innervated by unique combinations of mechanosensory neurons, crucial for touch sensation.
286 citations,
June 2012 in “Nature Immunology” Hair follicles help attract immune cells to the skin during stress.
214 citations,
September 2015 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” Platelet-rich plasma injections significantly improved hair regrowth and thickness in patients with hair loss.
132 citations,
August 2008 in “Development” Dlx3 is essential for hair growth and regeneration.
58 citations,
January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” Platelet-rich plasma, which carries growth factors, could be a promising treatment for non-scarring hair loss, promoting hair growth and density with no major side effects.
50 citations,
February 2013 in “BMC evolutionary biology” Cetaceans lost hair due to changes in the Hr and FGF5 genes.
45 citations,
November 2021 in “Fertility and Sterility” The conclusion is that women under 35 should start fertility checks after 12 months of trying to conceive, women over 35 after 6 months, and women over 40 should start immediately. The checks should include ovulation status, reproductive tract structure, and male partner's semen evaluation.
45 citations,
April 2019 in “International Immunology” The study concluded that immune cells attacking hair follicles cause hair loss in alopecia, with genetics and environment also playing a role, and highlighted the potential of certain treatments.
28 citations,
December 2015 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Prostasin has two roles in skin: one for normal skin development without needing activation, and another for proper hair growth that requires activation.
27 citations,
January 2017 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” PRP injections can help increase hair density and thickness in men with hair loss.
19 citations,
January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology” The document concludes that injecting platelet-rich plasma can effectively treat androgenetic alopecia, a type of hair loss.
19 citations,
December 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The protein p53 directly reduces the production of Keratin 17, a skin and hair protein, in rats with radiation dermatitis.
18 citations,
January 2020 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Platelet-rich plasma shows potential for hair loss and skin rejuvenation but needs more research for widespread use.
16 citations,
November 2022 in “eLife” Both gene and non-gene areas of DNA evolved to make some mammals hairless.
6 citations,
August 2022 in “Science immunology” Foxn1 gene regulation is crucial for thymus development but not for hair growth.
5 citations,
May 2022 in “Diagnostics” Certain genetic markers can indicate higher or lower risk for systemic lupus erythematosus.
5 citations,
January 2020 in “Bioscience Reports” Certain changes in the VEGF gene can increase or decrease the risk of polycystic ovary syndrome.
4 citations,
February 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Myotonic Dystrophy may age cells faster, and drugs that target aging could be potential treatments.
3 citations,
August 2020 in “PubMed” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is effective in treating various skin conditions and improving hair density, thickness, and patient satisfaction, with lower relapse rates for Alopecia Areata.
2 citations,
May 2022 in “JAAD case reports” Using powdered umbilical remnant allograft can effectively treat chronic scalp wounds resistant to traditional treatments.
1 citations,
February 2024 in “Environmental health perspectives” Exposure to certain metals may worsen attention-related behaviors in adolescents, with stronger effects in females.
1 citations,
July 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Treating fat stem cells with low oxygen boosts hair growth cell growth through specific signaling pathways.
1 citations,
June 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Exosome treatment for hair growth is promising but not FDA-approved and needs more research on safety and how it works.
1 citations,
June 2023 in “Reproduction” Microglia, the brain's immune cells, may contribute to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) by altering the female brain's structure and function, with kisspeptin neurons and GABA neurotransmitters also playing a role.
1 citations,
May 2023 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Autism's genetics are linked with early age of puberty and less hair loss, but not with hormone levels or polycystic ovary syndrome.
1 citations,
December 2021 in “Animals” Low zinc and selenium levels in sheep are linked to hair loss and thyroid problems.
1 citations,
May 2021 in “BMC Proceedings” The document concludes that more research is needed to reduce frequent hospital visits, addiction medicine education improves with specific training, early breast cancer surgery findings are emerging, nipple smears are not very accurate, surgery for older melanoma patients doesn't extend life, a genetic condition in infants can often be treated with one drug, doctors are inconsistent with blood clot medication, a certain gene may protect against cell damage, muscle gene overexpression affects many other genes, and some mitochondrial genes are less active in mice with tumors.
July 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Non-drug therapies show promise for hair regrowth but need more research.
The research identified key molecules that help hair matrix and dermal papilla cells communicate and influence hair growth in cashmere goats.
December 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Forensic DNA Phenotyping accurately predicts physical traits and is used in investigations, but needs more diverse population data for confirmation.