April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that 1550-nm Er:Glass fractional laser treatment significantly increased hair density and shaft diameter in patients with androgenetic alopecia, though the mechanism may not involve Wnt10A or IGF-1 expression.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that "early" transit amplifying cells, marked by CD271, are the first keratinocyte stem cell progenitors with distinct features, playing a significant role in early epidermal differentiation and regeneration.
June 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This pilot study found that night shift workers showed fewer signs of wrinkle formation compared to day workers, but there were no significant differences in DNA amplification or collagen percentage.
October 2025 in “Cell Death and Disease” In this study, researchers developed two novel mouse models to investigate how CD271 deletion in keratinocytes affects skin homeostasis, finding that it leads to changes resembling dysplastic skin conditions with immune cell recruitment and inflammatory cytokine release.
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August 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, baricitinib treatment led to significant regrowth of scalp, eyebrow, and eyelash hair in alopecia areata patients compared to placebo, with higher effectiveness seen at the 4-mg dose.
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September 2013 in “Breast cancer research” This study identified a specific SNP in the CACNB4 gene associated with a higher risk of chemotherapy-induced alopecia in breast cancer patients, which may help develop interventions to improve their quality of life.
September 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, baricitinib was evaluated for its effectiveness in promoting concurrent regrowth of scalp hair, eyebrows, and eyelashes in patients with severe alopecia areata, showing clinically meaningful responses compared to placebo.
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March 2022 in “Molecules” This study found that 5-bromo-3,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde (BDB) promoted hair growth in rat vibrissa follicles by activating Wnt/β-catenin and autophagy pathways and inhibiting the TGF-β pathway in dermal papilla cells.
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September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This abstract introduces baricitinib as an approved treatment for adults with severe alopecia areata in the US, Europe, and Japan, but does not report any specific study results or findings.
In this study, KY19382 was observed to promote hair regeneration and de novo hair follicle formation in mice by activating Wnt/β-catenin signaling, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic for alopecia.
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April 2001 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that KF19418 stimulated hair follicle growth in vitro and accelerated hair regrowth in a mouse alopecia model, with effects comparable to minoxidil.
In this study, VB-1 was reported to promote human hair follicle growth by enhancing Wnt/β-catenin signaling and increasing human dermal papilla cell proliferation in vitro.
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February 2022 in “Frontiers in Genetics” This study found that overexpression of the lncRNA AC010789.1 in hair follicle stem cells may suppress androgen alopecia progression by modulating several molecular pathways, suggesting a potential new treatment strategy.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Among men with androgenetic alopecia, this study found that taking 5 mg of KX-826 twice daily significantly increased hair count compared to a placebo, with the treatment being well-tolerated and no serious adverse effects reported.
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July 2021 in “Journal of Medicinal Food” This study found that consuming Lactobacillus paracasei HY7015 promoted hair growth and follicle maturation in mice, likely through stimulating dermal papilla cell proliferation and growth factor secretion.
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November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that ALRN-6924, a clinical-stage dual inhibitor, can selectively protect human scalp hair follicles from paclitaxel-induced toxicity and damage by inducing transient cell cycle arrest in healthy cells without affecting cancer cells, potentially reducing chemotherapy-induced alopecia.
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May 2018 in “PeerJ” This study found that VB-1, a vitexin compound, may promote hair follicle growth by enhancing Wnt/β-catenin signaling in human dermal papilla cells in vitro.
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May 2010 in “European Journal of Cancer” This phase II trial found that BI 2536 demonstrated limited antitumor activity across five solid tumor types, with no confirmed objective responses observed.
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July 2019 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that baicalin delivery through polymeric nanocapsules significantly enhanced its anticancer activity in breast cancer cell lines MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231.
July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that interleukin-15 plays a complex role in alopecia areata, potentially contributing to immune infiltration while also protecting against hair follicle immune privilege collapse and promoting hair growth.
This study found that in-person photobiomodulation treatments improved hair growth in men and some women with androgenetic alopecia, except for the laser band and combination laser/LED helmet in women.
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December 2014 in “Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology” This study found that baicalin activates Wnt/ß-catenin signaling in human dermal papilla cells, increasing alkaline phosphatase expression, growth factor expression, and promoting hair growth in mice.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study observed that using a 1064 nm Nd: YAG laser may stabilize hair loss and promote new growth in some females with frontal fibrosing alopecia, though individual results varied.
September 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that baricitinib was effective in regrowing eyebrow and eyelash hair in patients with severe alopecia areata, with similar improvements observed in both clinician-reported and patient-reported measures.
February 2025 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” This study developed a microneedle system using black phosphorus nanosheets and baicalin for treating androgenetic alopecia, finding it effectively enhanced drug penetration and follicular targeting while showing synergistic efficacy and safety in preclinical tests, including in vivo model efficacy against testosterone-induced hair loss.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study reported that IL-15 promotes human hair growth and protects hair follicle immune privilege, potentially stabilizing alopecia areata treatment outcomes when selectively stimulating IL-15Rα signaling.
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August 1999 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study highlights the potential role of the CYP21A2 and CYP19A1 genes in severe acne vulgaris among Han Chinese, especially males.
March 2026 in “Jurnal Biomedika dan Kesehatan” In this pilot study of Indonesians, the rs1998076 genetic variant was not significantly linked to androgenetic alopecia, though the GG genotype showed a non-significant trend toward higher odds, while clinical factors like age and hypertension were correlated with increased risk.
July 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ABS-201 may effectively promote hair growth in men by targeting the prolactin receptor.
In this study, a newly designed protein degrader targeting androgen receptors showed promise in reversing hair regrowth inhibition in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia, suggesting potential as a novel and safe treatment strategy.