31 citations,
September 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Anthralin is effective for psoriasis and alopecia with minimal systemic side effects but can irritate the skin.
26 citations,
March 2015 in “Phytotherapy Research” Forsythiaside-A, a natural substance, can protect against hair loss and is more effective than current treatments, potentially making it a good option for hair loss treatment.
25 citations,
July 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” Cholesterol balance is important for hair health, and problems with it can lead to hair loss conditions.
24 citations,
January 2019 in “Science China Life Sciences” Chitosan/LiCl composite scaffolds help heal deep skin wounds better.
21 citations,
April 2018 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Cilostazol helps hair grow by making hair root cells grow faster and changing growth factor levels.
19 citations,
January 2017 in “Stem Cells International” Adipose-derived stem cells show promise in treating skin conditions like vitiligo, alopecia, and nonhealing wounds.
16 citations,
April 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Ficus carica leaf extract may help treat skin disorders by reducing inflammation and androgen effects in skin cells.
14 citations,
January 2004 in “Journal of Biochemical and Molecular Toxicology” Mustard gas exposure causes hair loss, but treating with N-acetylcysteine can prevent it.
13 citations,
December 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Nicotinamide applied to the scalp can slow down hair growth.
10 citations,
May 2019 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” The extract from Bacillus/Trapa japonica fruit helps increase hair growth and could be a potential treatment for hair loss.
10 citations,
January 2010 in “Veterinary pathology” A new mutation in the hairless gene causes hair loss and skin wrinkling in mice.
9 citations,
July 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” Topical L-thyroxine may help with wound healing and hair growth but should be used short-term due to potential risks.
9 citations,
July 2018 in “Current Pharmaceutical Design” HO-1 helps skin health and healing but can worsen melanoma; it's a potential treatment target for skin diseases.
9 citations,
August 2017 in “Photochemistry and Photobiology” Red light at 627 nm can safely trigger IL-4 release in skin cells, potentially helping treat inflammatory skin conditions.
8 citations,
October 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Nonanal from fruits and vegetables promotes hair growth by increasing growth factors.
8 citations,
June 2019 in “Scientific Reports” Increased PPARGC1α relates to hair thinning in common baldness.
7 citations,
January 2021 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” Porphyra-334 may help reduce wrinkles and promote hair growth.
7 citations,
August 2009 in “The Journal of Rheumatology Supplement” Retinoids and narrowband UVB phototherapy are effective for treating psoriasis and can reduce treatment time when used together.
6 citations,
December 2017 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Wnt5a may contribute to psoriasis by reducing skin cell growth, blocking skin cell maturation, and increasing inflammation.
6 citations,
August 2015 in “Journal of Molecular Histology” Caspase-7 has functions in skin and hair that are not related to cell death.
5 citations,
March 2017 in “Cell and Tissue Banking” Researchers developed a new method to quickly prepare skin cells that improve wound healing in rats.
5 citations,
January 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Storing hair follicle micrografts for longer times can cause them to enter a state similar to the natural hair shedding phase, which might impact hair transplant results.
4 citations,
May 2020 in “PLOS ONE” Ingenol mebutate gel changes gene expression related to skin development and immune response in actinic keratosis.
3 citations,
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” ILC1 cells contribute to hair loss in alopecia areata.
3 citations,
July 2011 in “Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica” Calcium reduces involucrin in rat hair bulbs but doesn't affect filaggrin and Kdap.
1 citations,
May 2023 in “Journal of molecular evolution” Pangolins have lost some skin-related genes, but kept others, leading to their unique scales and skin features.
1 citations,
December 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Pangolins have lost some skin-related genes, but kept others, showing complex skin evolution.
1 citations,
July 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Keratin gene expression helps understand different types of skin cells and their development, and should be used carefully as biological markers.
1 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of nutrition & health” Fish oil improves skin health in people with diabetes and high cholesterol.
April 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” GRK2 is essential for healthy hair follicle function, and its absence can lead to hair loss and cysts.