14 citations,
December 2003 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Hair growth and shedding are linked and can be disrupted, causing a delay known as the hair eclipse phenomenon, which is common in certain hair conditions and could lead to new treatments.
26 citations,
January 2013 in “BioMed Research International” Hormonal changes after childbirth and menopause can lead to women's hair loss and facial hair growth, with a need for better treatments.
220 citations,
August 1988 in “Clinical endocrinology” Melatonin may help with sleep issues, depression, and cancer, but more research is needed.
51 citations,
January 2004 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” The document explains hair growth and shedding, factors affecting it, and methods to evaluate hair loss, emphasizing the importance of skin biopsy for diagnosis.
109 citations,
December 1998 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Manipulating the catagen and telogen phases of hair growth could lead to treatments for hair disorders.
5 citations,
December 2005 in “Clinical Techniques in Equine Practice” Skin and hair changes in horses can indicate serious diseases, and recognizing these signs is important for treatment and management.
4 citations,
October 2013 in “Springer eBooks” Melatonin receptors, found in many body parts, can help treat various diseases like depression and diabetes due to their effects on inflammation, tumor progression, sleep disorders, and body mass regulation.
152 citations,
April 2012 in “Recent Patents on Inflammation & Allergy Drug Discovery” Minoxidil treats hair loss, promotes growth, has side effects, and has recent patents.
113 citations,
March 2018 in “Biological reviews/Biological reviews of the Cambridge Philosophical Society” Animals that change color with the seasons mainly do so in response to daylight changes, but climate change is causing camouflage problems that may require evolutionary changes.
98 citations,
December 2008 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Prolactin affects hair growth and skin conditions, and could be a target for new skin disease treatments.
84 citations,
December 2017 in “EMBO Reports” Circadian rhythms are crucial for stem cell function and tissue repair, and understanding them may improve aging and regeneration treatments.
61 citations,
June 2018 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Light can turn on hair growth cells through a nerve path starting in the eyes.
27 citations,
January 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” Immune cells affect hair growth and could lead to new hair loss treatments.
22 citations,
February 2002 in “Journal of theoretical biology” The model showed that randomness accurately describes individual hair growth cycles and that synchronization can cause large fluctuations not seen in humans.
2 citations,
December 2022 in “Journal of toxicologic pathology” Skin structure complexity and variability are crucial for assessing skin toxicity in safety tests.
March 2024 in “GSC Advanced Research and Reviews” Different light affects cell functions and can help treat skin conditions.
6 citations,
March 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Natural skincare products may help reduce sun damage and support the skin's daily cycle.
July 2023 in “Biomolecules” The circadian clock plays a key role in hair growth and its disruption can affect hair regeneration.
3 citations,
October 2023 in “Cosmetics” Healthy lifestyle changes can significantly improve skin health as you age.
1 citations,
February 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Melatonin, the sleep hormone, can help treat skin conditions like dermatitis, hyperpigmentation, and scalp disorders, and may also aid in skin aging prevention and regeneration. However, it's not recommended for asthma due to its pro-inflammatory effect.
Delta-opioid receptors affect skin cell circadian rhythms, possibly impacting wound healing and cancer.
13 citations,
May 1993 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The paper suggests that telogen effluvium, a type of hair loss, may be a long-lasting condition triggered by stress or illness in people whose hair growth is unusually synchronized.
56 citations,
January 2001 in “Dermatology” Teloptosis is a key point in hair loss that could help in creating prevention-focused hair care strategies.
116 citations,
May 2013 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Hair grows faster in the morning and is more vulnerable to damage from radiation due to the internal clock in hair follicle cells.
10 citations,
January 2014 in “Genetics and Molecular Research” Liaoning Cashmere goat hair follicles show synchronized growth patterns with lowest activity in May.
8 citations,
September 1958 in “Acta pathologica et microbiologica Scandinavica” Certain treatments can speed up local hair growth in mice but don't change the overall hair growth pattern.
53 citations,
March 2014 in “Growth Hormone & IGF Research” IGF-1 injections help mice grow more hair by increasing cell growth and blocking a hair growth inhibitor.
34 citations,
April 2018 in “EMBO journal” The protein SLC1A3 is important for activating skin stem cells and is necessary for normal hair and skin growth in mice.
85 citations,
May 2019 in “Journal of neuroendocrinology” The article concludes that better understanding gene regulation related to seasonal changes can offer insights into the mechanisms of seasonal timing in mammals.
74 citations,
January 2013 in “Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy” The conclusion is that hair growth can be improved by activating hair cycles, changing the surrounding environment, healing wounds to create new hair follicles, and using stem cell technology.