June 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study provides evidence that innate lymphoid cells-type 1 can induce alopecia areata in human hair follicles, challenging the view that it is solely a CD8+ T cell-driven autoimmune disease.
11 citations
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April 2020 in “Life sciences” In this study, pantothenic acid at 20 μg/ml was observed to promote dermal papilla cell proliferation and migration, likely through up-regulation of ID3 and inhibition of Notch signaling.
60 citations
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March 2011 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” This study found that RANK-RANKL signaling regulates hair renewal and epidermal homeostasis in mice, revealing its role in initiating hair growth cycles and maintaining skin cell activity.
April 2024 in “Exploratory Animal and Medical Research” This study describes how dogs can suffer from dermatological issues due to arthropod parasites, notably mange caused by Sarcoptes mites, which leads to skin irritation, hair loss, and can escalate to severe conditions if untreated.
10 citations
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May 2018 in “Cell death discovery” This study found that the interaction between heat shock protein 90 and lamin A/C is crucial for the growth, migration, and self-aggregation of dermal papilla cells, suggesting a potential role in alopecia areata mechanisms.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that sweat glands may have an immune privilege similar to hair follicles, and disruptions in this could contribute to autoimmune skin diseases.
49 citations
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February 2008 in “Stem Cells” This study found that after injury, the bone marrow microenvironment's increased Wnt10b expression supports hematopoietic stem cell regeneration by enhancing Wnt signaling, revealing a vital interaction during recovery.
7 citations
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January 2009 in “Immunological investigations” This report describes a rare case of alopecia areata universalis developing in a child during the recovery phase of phenobarbital-induced anti-convulsant hypersensitivity syndrome, which suggests a mechanism involving lymphocyte-related immune responses.
28 citations
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February 2019 in “Genes” This review discusses the regulation and dynamics of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway in development, pluripotency, and cancer, highlighting potential mechanisms and future research directions, but reports no new results.
6 citations
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June 2017 in “Asian journal of beauty & cosmetology” In this study, Rosa multiflora root extracts showed strong antioxidant activity and promoted expression of growth factors IGF1 and PDGFB, suggesting potential use as a natural hair growth agent.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study reported improvement in hair loss lesions in C3H/HeJ mice with alopecia areata following treatment with the CCR5 inhibitor maraviroc, alongside reduced infiltration of specific T cells in the lesions.
64 citations
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March 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) inhibited hair shaft elongation and induced premature catagen development in cultured human hair follicles, partially through transforming growth factor β2.
5 citations
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August 2013 in “InTech eBooks” This article reviews the role of KLF4, a transcription factor, in various cellular processes and its dual function as a tumor suppressor or oncogene depending on the context, but presents no new experimental results.
5 citations
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January 2013 in “Otorhinolaryngology clinics : an international journal” This review discusses the use of platelet-rich plasma in cosmetic surgery, highlighting its expanding applications and promising potential in aesthetic treatments, but reports no new empirical findings.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study suggests that low-dose blue light (453nm) may positively affect hair growth by interacting with the receptors CRY1 and OPN3 in hair follicle cells.
December 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that activating Wnt/beta-catenin signaling in hair follicles is sufficient to induce adipocyte generation in the dermis, affecting both hair follicle stem cell activation and adipocyte differentiation.
98 citations
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December 2008 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This review discusses the possible impacts of prolactin on skin conditions like psoriasis, alopecia, and stress-related dermatoses, emphasizing the need for further research to explore its therapeutic potential.
341 citations
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November 2009 in “The FASEB Journal” This article reviews the multifunctional roles of calreticulin outside the ER and highlights its impact on wound healing in animal models, but reports no new clinical results.
46 citations
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June 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that androgen receptor activation in adult mouse skin reduces β-catenin-induced hair follicle growth and sebaceous gland conversion, highlighting its role in stem cell fate decisions.
39 citations
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January 2015 in “International journal for parasitology/International Journal for Parasitology” This study found that Schistosoma mansoni cercariae stimulate epidermal keratinocytes in mice, initiating pro-inflammatory responses and barrier repair mechanisms akin to those in wound healing.
30 citations
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July 2010 in “Experimental Dermatology” This article reviews the role of polyamines in hair follicle growth and discusses potential therapeutic applications but provides no new clinical results.
27 citations
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July 2017 in “European Journal of Dermatology” This article reviews the role of microRNAs as epigenetic modulators in dermatology but reports no new clinical findings.
24 citations
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March 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review explores the role of regulatory T cells in autoimmune skin disorders like alopecia areata and vitiligo, emphasizing unanswered questions and reporting no new experimental results.
19 citations
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January 1987 in “Dermatology” This review discusses the effects of minoxidil on human skin fibroblasts, reporting its potential to inhibit lysyl hydroxylase activity and DNA synthesis, suggesting it may have antifibrotic applications for collagen-related skin conditions.
17 citations
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September 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This study found that anthralin and mechlorethamine were the most effective therapies among those tested in AA-affected rodent models, providing a basis for further analysis of their mechanisms in Alopecia Areata.
8 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” This review assessed experimental studies on herbs used for alopecia, identifying potential mechanisms involving hair cycle management and keratinocyte processes, but highlighted a need for improved evidence on quality control and toxicity of these herbal treatments.
January 2025 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that rhamnose can restore hair-inducing gene expression in dermal papilla cells and accelerate hair follicle regeneration by promoting the hair cycle into the anagen phase, suggesting its potential therapeutic application for alopecia treatment.
13 citations
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March 2017 in “Genomics” This study reported that pathways related to apoptosis, cell proliferation, and WNT signaling might be key drivers of hair loss in androgenetic alopecia, guiding potential targets for therapy development.
9 citations
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January 2006 in “Cutaneous and ocular toxicology” This study found that L-cystine, D-pantothenat, and miliacin can enhance the metabolic capacity and proliferation of human keratinocytes, with a combination of these additives potentially providing synergistic benefits in growth media.
520 citations
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January 2017 in “AIMS biophysics” This review discusses the effects of photobiomodulation, particularly its potential to reduce inflammation in various conditions, but it does not report new clinical findings.