21 citations
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January 2018 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Higher enzyme levels found in women with hair loss, suggesting hormone imbalance.
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April 2016 in “American Journal of Pathology” The genes OVOL1 and OVOL2 are important for hair growth and may be involved in a type of skin tumor.
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January 2018 in “The FASEB Journal” Male hormones cause different growth in identical human hair follicles due to their unique epigenetic characteristics.
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January 2017 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Certain immune cells contribute to severe hair loss in chronic alopecia areata, with Th17 cells possibly having a bigger impact than cytotoxic T cells.
15 citations
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August 2017 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” Panax ginseng extract may help prevent hair loss caused by DKK-1.
15 citations
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June 2009 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Roxithromycin, an antibiotic, can increase hair growth and might be used as a treatment for hair loss.
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December 2008 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Ephrin-A3 helps increase and speed up hair growth in baby mice.
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January 2016 in “PLOS ONE” Researchers found 44 proteins that change during different hair growth stages and may be important for hair follicle function.
7 citations
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May 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” T-cell reconstitution after thymus transplantation can cause hair whitening and loss.
6 citations
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October 2019 in “Jo'jig gonghag gwa jaesaeng uihag/Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine” Rice bran extract boosts melanin production in hair follicles.
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February 2018 in “PLOS ONE” Insect wax, especially its policosanol content, may help hair regrow by changing hair follicle phases and increasing nutrient supply.
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January 2013 in “Cells Tissues Organs” Activin B helps start and grow hair follicles in mice.
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March 2019 in “Experimental Biology and Medicine” Exposure to 50 Hz electromagnetic fields may help mice grow hair faster.
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June 2016 in “Journal of Pharmacopuncture” Cornu cervi pantotrichum pharmacopuncture solution helps mice grow hair by increasing hair follicle cell growth and a growth factor important for hair development.
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July 2013 in “InTech eBooks” Scalp biopsy helps tell apart permanent and temporary hair loss types and guides treatment.
1 citations
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October 2022 in “Scientific reports” Nestin identifies specific progenitor cells in hair follicles that can become outer root sheath cells.
August 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Neural progenitor cell-derived nanovesicles help hair growth by activating a key signaling pathway.
February 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Wnt/beta-catenin signaling in the skin helps fat cell development during hair growth and repair.
80 citations
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September 2008 in “Biomaterials” EVAL membranes help create cell structures that can regrow hair follicles.
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October 2012 in “Pharmaceutical Research” Squalene-based carriers improve delivery of a treatment to hair follicles for alopecia areata.
46 citations
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January 2020 in “Theranostics” Injecting a special gel with human protein particles can help hair grow.
25 citations
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November 2018 in “Molecular Biology of the Cell” Blocking Wnt/β-catenin signaling with EGF receptor is necessary for proper hair growth.
24 citations
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January 2012 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Diffuse alopecia areata involves more inflammation and higher allergy-related antibodies than patchy types.
14 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Aging causes changes in the scalp that can affect hair growth and lead to older-looking hair in women.
7 citations
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January 2009 in “Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin” Ferrous Ferric Chloride may improve skin cell function and increase hair growth in mice.
June 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Nestin-expressing cells turn into a specific type of skin cell in hair follicles during development and in adults.
March 2020 in “Central European Journal of Biology” The study found that stem cells and neutrophils are important for regenerating hair follicle structures in mice.
1 citations
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September 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Certain genetic variants linked to immune response increase the risk of alopecia areata in Taiwanese people.
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May 2015 in “PLOS Genetics” miR-22, a type of microRNA, controls hair growth and its overproduction can cause hair loss, while its absence can speed up hair growth.
28 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of Controlled Release” A new hair loss treatment uses tiny needles to deliver a drug-loaded lipid carrier, promoting hair growth more effectively than current treatments.