16 citations,
January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” Minoxidil may help treat hair loss by reducing inflammation-related gene activity in skin cells.
99 citations,
January 2004 in “Progress in brain research” Neurotrophins are important for hair growth and could help treat hair loss.
22 citations,
February 2017 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Icariin helps mouse hair grow by boosting a growth factor in skin cells.
10 citations,
January 2013 in “Stem Cells and Development” Scientists identified a unique type of human skin stem cell that could help with tissue repair.
64 citations,
January 2010 in “The FASEB Journal” Prolactin affects the production of different keratins in human hair, which could lead to new treatments for skin and hair disorders.
April 2024 in “Journal of translational medicine” Melanocytes are important for normal body functions and have potential uses in regenerative medicine and disease treatment.
27 citations,
August 2021 in “Journal of Autoimmunity” Human dermal γδT-cells respond to stress in hair follicles, contributing to hair loss.
10 citations,
June 2019 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” Scientists successfully grew new hair follicles in regenerated mouse skin using mouse and human cells.
53 citations,
September 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” New methods to improve the healing abilities of mesenchymal stem cells for disease treatment are promising but need more research.
49 citations,
December 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Thyroid function affects skin health, with a complex interaction between the two.
1533 citations,
October 2008 in “Endocrine reviews” Mice without the vitamin D receptor have bone issues and other health problems, suggesting vitamin D is important for preventing various diseases in humans.
38 citations,
April 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” The document concludes that understanding hair follicle cell cycles is crucial for hair growth and alopecia research, and recommends specific techniques and future research directions.
41 citations,
July 2012 in “Stem Cells and Development” Low-dose UVB light improves hair growth effects of certain stem cells by increasing reactive oxygen species.
76 citations,
January 2017 in “World Journal of Stem Cells” Fat tissue cells are a promising option for healing various diseases, but more research is needed to ensure they are safe and effective.
99 citations,
January 2004 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Methylprednisolone helps skin cells stick together better in pemphigus vulgaris.
November 2016 in “Regenerative Medicine” In September 2016, there were major advancements and promising clinical trials in stem cell research and regenerative medicine.
36 citations,
February 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Sweat glands and hair follicles are structurally connected within a specific layer of skin fat.
15 citations,
September 2008 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Roxithromycin, an antibiotic, can increase hair growth and might be used as a treatment for hair loss.
3 citations,
March 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” GPIGS peptide increases thick hair growth in balding Japanese men.
34 citations,
January 1997 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Minoxidil affects cell growth in two ways: low doses increase growth, while high doses slow it down and can be toxic.
159 citations,
December 2007 in “American Journal of Pathology” Stress-related substance P may lead to hair loss and negatively affect hair growth.
61 citations,
October 1996 in “Development” Hair growth can be stimulated by combining certain skin cells, which can rejuvenate old cells and cause them to specialize in hair follicle creation.
174 citations,
April 2005 in “The American journal of pathology (Print)” Capsaicin, found in chili peppers, can slow down hair growth by affecting skin cells and hair follicles.
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.
58 citations,
June 2006 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Mice healed without scars as fetuses but developed scars as adults, suggesting scarless healing might be replicated with further research.
8 citations,
April 2020 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Herbs might help with hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
November 2024 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Stem cells from umbilical cords can help regrow hair in mice with hair loss.
18 citations,
November 2016 in “PeerJ” Human hair follicles can be used to create stem cells that might help clone hair for treating hair loss or helping burn patients.
6 citations,
December 2021 in “Scientific Reports” Inhibiting class I HDACs helps maintain hair growth ability in skin cells.
January 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Proteins like aPKC and PDGF-AA, substances like adenosine and ATP, and adipose-derived stem cells all play important roles in hair growth and health, and could potentially be used to treat hair loss and skin conditions.