This study found that interleukin-1α and interleukin-7 secreted by keratinocytes enhance the proliferation of γδT-cells and epidermal stem cells, revealing mechanisms of stem cell activation during wound healing in mice.
June 2017 in “Experimental dermatology” This article, a special issue on hair follicle biology and pathology, reports no new research findings.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, bovine milk-derived oligosaccharides were found to increase sebocyte proliferation, lipid content, and inflammatory mediator synthesis through the mTORC1 pathway, potentially contributing to milk-based inflammation in sebocytes.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that hyperproliferative stimuli dysregulated the balance of stem cell divisions in keratinocytes, suggesting potential treatment strategies for both benign and cancerous hyperproliferative diseases.
This study suggests that ethyl acetate extract of Equisetum debile may be effective for functional food and nutraceutical use due to its strong 5α-reductase, IL-6 inhibition, and lipid peroxidation activities without cytotoxic effects.
September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This research suggests that hair follicle-derived cytokines IL-7 and IL-15 are crucial for maintaining resident memory T cells in the skin, which may be relevant for diseases like cutaneous T cell lymphoma.
July 2016 in “Cancer Research” This study developed a topical botanical lotion for managing chemotherapy-induced hair loss in cancer patients, reporting that it improved hair recovery times by 5-16 weeks, reduced inflammation, and enhanced scalp collagen levels with no observed side effects.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that the peptide derivative beta-Ala-Pro-Dab-NHbenzyl may reduce wrinkles and sebum production in human skin by inhibiting dipeptidyl peptidase 4, suggesting potential for acne and skin inflammation treatment.
April 2016 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” This article lists online educational resources from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons but reports no new research findings.
January 2016 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” In this study, LED irradiation was found to promote hORSC proliferation and stimulate the Wnt5a/β-catenin and ERK signaling pathways, suggesting a potential mechanism for hair growth.
April 2015 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This article discusses the role of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons in plastic and reconstructive surgery education but presents no new research findings.
October 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Collagen VII helps skin heal and stay strong, sirolimus may lower skin cancer risk in kidney transplant patients, high-molecular-mass hyaluronan helps naked mole rats resist cancer, dermal γδ T cells aid in hair growth in rodents, and overexpression of IL-33 in mouse skin causes itchiness, offering a model for studying allergic inflammation treatments.
October 2012 in “Humana Press eBooks” This article discusses the historical and current uses of grape seeds in various industries but reports no new research findings.
March 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Higher levels of certain nerve-related proteins are linked to hair loss in women with scalp pain.
January 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Small molecule DMF improves psoriasis and multiple sclerosis, adult skin cells can be made to grow new hair, certain skin cells initiate hair growth, IL-17C controls gut health and can cause skin inflammation, and skin cells produce IL-17 that can lead to psoriasis.
October 2010 in “Journal of Men's Health” Larger prostate size in older men may be linked to poorer semen quality and fertility issues.
January 2010 in “대한한의학회지” In this study, Yikgeebohyul-tang promoted faster hair regrowth in C57BL6 mice, potentially linked to changes in cytokine levels and epidermal growth factor expression.
In scalded rats, this study found that early melatonin administration may reduce oxidative stress and inflammation, thus protecting hair follicle cells after severe burns.
May 2004 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that kojic acid and niacinamide were the most effective inhibitors of UVB-induced NF-κB activation and IL-6 secretion in HaCaT keratinocytes, suggesting a role in modulating melanotrophic factor synthesis.
September 1997 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Anti-IL-1 treatments might help with certain types of hair loss in people with high inflammation.
January 1989 in “Side effects of drugs annual” This chapter reviews studies on the side effects of cytostatics and immunosuppressive drugs, detailing various toxicities such as cardiovascular, pulmonary, and neurotoxicity, but provides no new clinical results.
July 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In a Phase II trial, Cox and colleagues reported that anti-IL17A therapy was well tolerated and led to a 64% reduction in wound size for venous leg ulcers unresponsive to standard treatments, although further validation in a larger trial is needed.
March 2025 in “Ukrainian Journal of Dermatology Venerology Cosmetology” This review highlights the crucial role of the immune system in hair follicle regulation and its potential link to autoimmune disorders like alopecia areata. It suggests that understanding immune-mediated hair regeneration could lead to new treatments for this condition.
November 2023 in “Medical Immunology (Russia)” In this study, researchers found that children with alopecia areata exhibited immune system imbalances, including increased autoimmune and allergic markers and decreased phagocytic activity, along with a higher prevalence of autoimmune thyroiditis and allergic rhinitis compared to children without alopecia.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that in mouse melanocytes, the cytoplasmic dynein complex component Dynlt3 is necessary for proper melanosome transport, acidity regulation, and effective transfer to keratinocytes, linking it to skin pigmentation processes.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that intradermal injection of a specially designed RNA molecule, cp-asiAR, successfully reduced androgen receptor levels and promoted hair growth in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia, while also improving hair follicle characteristics in ex vivo human scalp tissues without significant toxicity.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that exosomes from hyaluronic acid-primed mesenchymal stem cells may promote hair growth in androgenetic alopecia by improving hair follicle cell function and restoring key signaling pathways disrupted by DHT.
November 2022 in “Molecular Pharmaceutics” This study found that intradermal injection of a cell-penetrating, AR-targeting asiRNA promoted hair growth and reduced androgen receptor expression in mouse models of androgenetic alopecia, suggesting its therapeutic potential.
October 2021 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” This study found that levels of certain signaling proteins were significantly higher in the alopecia zone compared to other areas, suggesting a role in androgenetic alopecia etiology.
This study found that adipose derived stem cells in areas of alopecia in patients with androgenetic alopecia showed different levels of various signaling proteins compared to other scalp and periumbilical regions.