August 2001 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” In this study, the researchers identified a third keratin 6 gene in mice and developed a double knockout model that could aid in hair growth research.
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May 2012 in “Pharmaceutical Development and Technology” PEVs effectively deliver minoxidil through skin.
May 2013 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study found that a multimodal microemulsion containing minoxidil, diclofenac, and tea tree oil was significantly more effective and stable than minoxidil alone in treating androgenic alopecia over a 32-week period.
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October 2023 in “BMC Genomics” This study identified miRNAs within the Dlk1-Gtl2 region on chromosome 18 as potential epigenetic regulators of lamb fur traits, with possible implications for the PI3K-AKT signaling pathway.
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December 2011 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study reported that deleting the MED1 subunit from the MED complex in keratinocytes resulted in disrupted hair differentiation and cycling, leading to hair loss in mice.
February 2026 in “BMC Genomics” This study found that MEG3-miRNAs are key regulators of the age-dependent crimped wool trait in Tan sheep, likely influencing primary follicle development and degeneration through immune-inflammatory pathways.
April 2023 in “Tropical Animal Health and Production” Giving melatonin to sheep before the non-breeding season can improve their chances of reproducing in northwest Mexico.
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April 2001 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study suggests that Myc superfamily transcription factors may have distinct roles in different epithelial compartments of the human hair follicle, possibly influencing cell fate in the putative stem cell compartment.
March 2015 in “Daehan boncho haghoeji/Daehan bonchohak hoeji” This study found that HET extract increased dorsal hair density and VEGF protein expression in a hair growth animal model suggesting its potential efficacy for alopecia treatment.
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April 1982 in “Genetics Research” In this study, researchers observed that mice with the naked gene showed frequent absence of hair cuticle and cortical cells during follicle growth, with abnormal keratin deposition also noted.
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March 2015 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” This study found that mycophenolic acid promotes dermal papilla cell proliferation and anagen hair follicle induction in mice, suggesting potential as a treatment for hair-loss disorders.
December 2007 in “한국미용학회지” This study found that a 3% mixture of peppermint and rosemary oil in jojoba oil promoted hair regrowth in C57BL/6 mice similarly to minoxidil and showed notable antibacterial effects.
January 2022 in “Healthy Tadulako Journal” This study found no difference in the physical stability of hair tonic preparations made from sansevieria leaves extract, regardless of whether maceration or soxhletation methods were used.
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July 2007 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” This study found that phenyl-imidazole sulfonamide derivatives, particularly ISCK03, inhibited c-kit signaling and promoted depigmentation in various experimental settings, suggesting potential use as skin-whitening agents.
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May 2020 in “Konuralp Tip Dergisi” In this study, 24.6% of dermatology patients reported using traditional and complementary medicine for skin conditions, with some users recommending these methods despite limited perceived benefits.
August 2025 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study discusses the potential of miR-200c-3p as a genetic marker and therapeutic tool for alopecia areata, but it highlights the need for additional methodological details and addresses discrepancies with previous findings on miRNA expression in hair-related processes.
January 1994 in “Nihon Chikusan Gakkaiho” This study observed that mink dermal collagen fibrils undergo structural changes during the hair cycle, with increased fiber thickness and bundle density as minks grow.
January 2020 in “Hair transplant forum international” The document's conclusion cannot be provided because the content is not accessible.
July 2024 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” A new microneedle system with minoxidil nanoparticles effectively promotes hair regrowth with fewer side effects.
September 2023 in “International journal of Unani and integrative medicine” In this study, researchers observed a possible correlation between hair loss patterns and Mizaj (temperament) types, suggesting that hair loss patterns might serve as a diagnostic index for identifying individual temperaments according to the Unani system of medicine.
January 2018 in “Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd. eBooks” Scalp micropigmentation is a process where tiny dots of pigment are tattooed onto the scalp to create the appearance of a shaved head or fuller hair.
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November 1967 in “American Journal of Anatomy” This study observed that the catagen phase in hairless mice displayed a slower shortening of the mutant epithelial column, resulting in longer total follicle length and abnormalities in the connective tissue sheath and glassy membrane.
In this study, mangosteen pericarp extract was found to promote hair dermal papilla cell proliferation and enhance melanin synthesis, suggesting its potential as an ingredient in hair growth and tanning products.
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October 2019 in “Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that finasteride microemulsions significantly increased skin permeability in vitro, highlighting the potential for enhanced delivery of this drug through the skin.
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May 2024 in “Animal Biotechnology” In cashmere goats, this study found that reducing miR-361-5p levels activates secondary hair follicle stem cells by upregulating the FOXM1 gene, which in turn stimulates the Wnt/β-catenin pathway, crucial for cashmere fiber morphogenesis.
Activin A and Follistatin affect how mouse hair follicles grow.
This study reports that topical 5% minoxidil solution significantly increased total hair counts and hair diameter in Korean men with androgenetic alopecia over 24 weeks and was well tolerated.
January 2016 in “Huanjing yu Jiankang Zazhi” 64 citations
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January 1995 in “Cells Tissues Organs” This study found that the development and differentiation of Merkel cells in C57BL mouse embryos' dorsolateral skin are linked to tylotrich follicle formation rather than to neural influences.