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May 2021 in “Nature communications” The skin's basement membrane has specialized structures and molecules for different tissue interactions, important for hair growth and attachment.
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August 2013 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” Transplanted baby mouse skin cells grew normal hair using a new, efficient method.
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.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Different races and genders have unique skin and hair issues, requiring specialized care and more research for effective treatment.
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November 2018 in “Physiological Reviews” The document concludes that better targeted treatments are needed for wound healing, and single-cell technologies may improve cell-based therapies.
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December 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Sh-Polypeptide 9 may be better than minoxidil for hair growth and protection against damage.
4 citations,
May 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The research showed how melanocytes develop, move, and respond to UV light, and their stem cells' role in hair color and skin cancer risk.
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February 2017 in “Pflügers Archiv - European Journal of Physiology” Macrophages are vital for skin healing, hair growth, salt balance, and cancer defense.
12 citations,
May 2023 in “EMBO reports” High mTORC1 activity slows hair growth and causes it to lose color.
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January 1943 in “Endocrinology” Adrenalectomy boosts hair growth and melanin in black rats, even with vitamin B¹ deficiency.
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June 2019 in “Cureus” Fractional lasers and microneedling, combined with topical agents, could potentially treat Alopecia Areata effectively, but more research is needed due to limited data.
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October 2014 in “Maturitas” Men's hair loss is caused by hormones and genes, and can be treated with medication and surgery, while graying is due to aging and has no prevention except dyeing.
27 citations,
October 1945 in “Endocrinology” Synthetic hormone treatment reduces melanin and hair growth in rats.
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June 2012 in “Genes & Development” Sonic hedgehog signaling is crucial for hair growth and maintaining hair follicle identity.
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November 2013 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology (Print)” Ecklonia cava, a type of seaweed, may help hair grow.
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March 2013 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” AcSDKP may help prevent skin and hair aging and promote their growth.
224 citations,
March 2006 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” The document concludes that understanding hair follicle biology can lead to better hair loss treatments.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Caffeine can protect scalp hair follicles from damage caused by UV radiation.
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September 2011 in “Tissue Engineering Part B-reviews” Hair follicle regeneration in skin grafts may be possible using stem cells and tissue engineering.
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December 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that hair is complex, with a detailed growth cycle, structure, and clinical importance, affecting various scientific and medical fields.
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January 2012 in “InTech eBooks” Chemotherapy often causes hair loss, which usually grows back within 3 to 6 months, but there's no effective treatment to prevent it.
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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.
August 2024 in “International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology” Secretome-based therapies could improve hair growth better than current treatments.
6 citations,
November 2013 in “International Journal of Radiation Biology” Gamma-rays exposure during the resting phase of hair growth can damage hair regeneration and color in mice.
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December 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss, influenced by genetics, stress, and diet, and may be prevented by a high soy oil diet.
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November 2010 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” Only skin melanocytes, not other types, can color hair in mice.
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December 2001 in “JNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Institute” Using a gene therapy with the Sonic Hedgehog gene helps mice regrow hair faster after losing it from chemotherapy.
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October 2015 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Stem cells are crucial for skin repair and new treatments for chronic wounds.
66 citations,
May 2012 in “Scientific Reports” Scientists successfully created and transplanted bioengineered hair follicles that function like natural ones, suggesting a new treatment for hair loss.
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April 2009 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Epidermal stem cells could lead to new treatments for skin and hair disorders.