5 citations,
April 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A new therapy for a skin blistering condition has not been developed yet.
November 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Nanoparticles may improve caffeine delivery for hair growth, offering a potential alternative to minoxidil for hair loss treatment.
12 citations,
May 2023 in “EMBO reports” High mTORC1 activity slows hair growth and causes it to lose color.
42 citations,
March 2018 in “PLOS Biology” Autophagy is important for human hair growth and health.
September 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” The new face mask with Eflornithine can potentially reduce facial hair growth and moisturize skin.
22 citations,
June 2002 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” Laser hair removal works well for people with dark hair and light skin, but it's less effective for light hair or dark skin; improvements are expected.
68 citations,
August 2014 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” Dermal papilla cells help wounds heal better and can potentially grow new hair.
2 citations,
June 2023 in “Journal of cell science” Mutations in iRhom2 affect hair and skin in mice and are linked to esophageal cancer, with ADAM17 playing a crucial role.
63 citations,
September 2009 in “Regenerative Medicine” Scientists found a way to grow human hair cells in a lab that can create new hair when transplanted.
December 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” The new adhesive nanoparticles are effective for delivering Minoxidil to the scalp without skin irritation.
62 citations,
July 2018 in “Lasers in Medical Science” LED therapy is safe and shows potential for treating skin conditions and promoting hair growth, but more research is needed.
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.
2 citations,
July 1998 in “Dermatologic Clinics” European dermatologic treatments focus on lifestyle and psychosocial factors, use diverse methods like baths and climate therapy, and emphasize the importance of diet and supplements for skin health.
18 citations,
December 2021 in “Foods” Seaweeds contain beneficial compounds with potential uses in food, cosmetics, and health, but more research is needed to improve extraction and safety.
77 citations,
April 2016 in “Science Advances” Researchers created a fully functional, bioengineered skin system with hair from stem cells that successfully integrated when transplanted into mice.
82 citations,
March 2016 in “Autoimmunity reviews” Animal models have helped understand hair loss from alopecia areata and find new treatments.
1 citations,
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Hair loss in Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is due to altered cell sensitivity to hormones, not increased hormone levels. Hair growth periods shorten over time, causing hair to become thinner and shorter. This is linked to miscommunication between cell pathways in hair follicles. There's also a change in gene expression related to blood vessels and cell growth in balding hair follicles. The exact molecular causes of AGA are still unclear.
83 citations,
June 2020 in “Materials & Design” Sponge helps heal wounds faster with less inflammation and better skin/hair growth.
1 citations,
April 2023 in “Biomaterials advances” Gellan gum hydrogels help recreate the environment needed for hair growth cell function.
9 citations,
January 2013 in “BioMed research international” The conclusion suggests a new acne treatment that controls bacteria by reducing water in the skin's pores using sugar-like substances.
73 citations,
April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Lasers and light sources can effectively remove hair, work best on fair skin with dark hair, and usually need multiple treatments.
24 citations,
April 2007 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” Microparticles containing artocarpin extract could effectively treat hair loss and acne with minimal side effects.
May 2018 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Adjusting the medication tacrolimus resolved a boy's red nail beds after a stem cell transplant.
42 citations,
March 2006 in “Drug Discovery Today: Therapeutic Strategies” The conclusion is that we need more effective hair loss treatments than the current ones, and these could include new drugs, gene and stem cell therapy, hormones, and scalp cooling, but they all need thorough safety testing.
42 citations,
February 2021 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” Hair follicle regeneration possible, more research needed.
Avicennia Marina extract and avicequinone C can reduce hair loss hormone production and increase hair growth factors, suggesting they could be used to treat androgenic alopecia.
59 citations,
January 2015 in “Nanoscale” The new micelle formulation delivers acne treatment more effectively and safely than current gels.
January 2024 in “Collagen and leather” The conclusion is that using bovine milk permeate to remove wool from sheepskins is eco-friendly and results in smoother, higher quality leather compared to traditional sulfide methods.
8 citations,
October 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Self-amplifying RNA could be a better option for protein replacement therapy with lower doses and lasting effects, but delivering it into cells is still challenging.
2 citations,
March 2023 in “BMC ecology and evolution” Some hair protein genes evolved early and were adapted for use in hair follicles.