6 citations,
November 2021 in “Frontiers in immunology” STAT3 signaling is important for healthy skin and hair follicles, and its disruption can lead to skin conditions like atopic dermatitis.
6 citations,
June 2011 in “Pharmacognosy Journal” Many products for hair re-growth exist, but a perfect treatment without side effects has not yet been found.
4 citations,
May 2014 in “Biochemical Society Transactions” Environmental cues can change the fate and function of epithelial cells, with potential for cell therapy.
3 citations,
October 2007 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Hair ages due to various factors and treatments like minoxidil and finasteride can help, but more research and better public awareness are needed.
3 citations,
January 2024 in “Signal transduction and targeted therapy” Lymphatic vessels are essential for health and can be targeted to treat various diseases.
3 citations,
January 2021 in “Applied sciences” Fermented red ginseng and a traditional herb mix improved hair growth in mice.
1 citations,
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Some cosmetic procedures show promise for treating hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
1 citations,
September 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” Diuretics help the body get rid of excess salt and water by acting on the kidneys in different ways.
1 citations,
September 2010 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The meeting highlighted major advances in skin research, including new findings on skin microbes, genetic links to skin diseases, and improved treatments for various conditions.
December 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” AP-2α and AP-2β proteins are essential for healthy adult skin and hair.
Stem cells regenerate tissues and their behavior varies by environment, suggesting the hematopoietic system model may need revision.
May 2024 in “Scientific Reports” Androgen receptors in the mouse brain may explain cognitive and mood changes in prostate cancer treatment.
May 2023 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” The document concludes that using stem cells to regenerate hair follicles could be a promising treatment for hair loss, but there are still challenges to overcome before it can be used clinically.
6 citations,
August 2022 in “Science immunology” Foxn1 gene regulation is crucial for thymus development but not for hair growth.
450 citations,
January 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hair color is determined by melanin produced and transferred in hair follicles.
11 citations,
May 2012 in “Genesis” Bmpr2 and Acvr2a receptors are crucial for hair retention and color.
695 citations,
October 2011 in “Cell stem cell” Low oxygen areas help maintain and protect blood stem cells by using a simple sugar breakdown process for energy and managing their activity levels.
98 citations,
March 2019 in “Frontiers in immunology” Damaging mutations in NFKB2 cause a severe and distinct form of primary immunodeficiency with early-onset and often ACTH-deficiency.
80 citations,
April 2006 in “Clinical Interventions in Aging” Minoxidil and Finasteride are effective for male baldness; more research is needed for hair aging treatments.
47 citations,
June 2013 in “Biology of blood and marrow transplantation” Mice with human fetal thymic tissue and stem cells developed symptoms similar to chronic graft-versus-host disease.
42 citations,
December 2011 in “The journal of immunology/The Journal of immunology” RANKL causes lymph nodes to grow by making certain cells multiply.
2 citations,
October 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” AIRE deficiency causes hair loss similar to alopecia areata in mice.
1 citations,
December 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Tissue environment greatly affects the unique epigenetic makeup of regulatory T cells, which could impact autoimmune disease treatment.
December 2023 in “Animals” The study mapped yak skin cells to understand hair growth better.
Neurosteroids help regulate oxytocin levels, especially during stress and pregnancy, to protect against premature labor.
48 citations,
May 2008 in “Drug Discovery Today: Disease Mechanisms” Hair follicles offer promising targets for delivering drugs to treat hair and skin conditions.
98 citations,
June 2001 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” A cluster of sulfur-rich hair protein genes was found on chromosome 17.
11 citations,
January 2012 in “Journal of cell science” Rac1 is essential for proper hair structure and color.
10 citations,
January 2012 in “Journal of biomedical optics” Melanin density affects hair color, and this method can help in cosmetic assessments and diagnosing hair diseases.
25 citations,
March 2012 in “Journal of oncology pharmacy practice” An 81-year-old man's white hair began to regain its original color while he was treated with lenalidomide, suggesting that graying hair might be reversible.