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October 2002 in “The FASEB journal” Androgens may cause hair loss by increasing TGF-beta1 from scalp cells, which inhibits hair cell growth.
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April 1998 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair regrowth, while treatments for alopecia areata have varying success and continuous treatment is necessary.
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January 1995 in “The American Journal of Medicine” Hair loss in androgenetic alopecia is caused by genetic factors and androgen excess, and can be treated with combined therapies.
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July 1994 in “Molecular Endocrinology” Researchers found an RNA transcript that might help control a growth factor linked to tumor development.
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May 2017 in “Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine” Miscanthus sinensis flower extract may help promote hair growth and prevent hair loss.
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January 2013 in “Cells Tissues Organs” Activin B helps start and grow hair follicles in mice.
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November 2018 in “Journal of pathology and translational medicine” Fetal death was caused by umbilical cord stricture with hair growth in the Wharton jelly.
March 2024 in “Frontiers in genetics” Different types of fibroblasts play specific roles in wound healing and cancer, which could help improve treatments.
October 2018 in “InTech eBooks” Better tools are needed to assess alopecia effectively.
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May 2000 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The hedgehog signaling pathway is crucial for hair growth but not for the initial creation of hair follicles.
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November 2014 in “Trends in Cell Biology” Fibroblast growth factor receptor signaling controls cell development and repair, and its malfunction can cause disorders and cancer, but it also offers potential for targeted therapies.
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October 2012 in “Biomaterials” Larger spheroids improve hair growth, but size doesn't guarantee thicker hair.
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January 2013 in “Frontiers in Immunology” The FOXN1 gene is crucial for developing immune cells and preventing immune disorders.
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November 2002 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that careful evaluation is key to diagnose and treat women with hair loss, with tests for thyroid, iron, and hormones as needed.
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December 2018 in “Genes & Development” Lung repair involves both dedicated and flexible stem cells, important for developing new treatments.
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Endocrinology” Adrenal disorders can cause lasting brain and behavior issues in children.
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October 2004 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Large prostate links to more hair loss, but age of onset doesn't affect it.
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August 2019 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” PBX1 helps hair stem cells grow and change by turning on certain cell signals and preventing cell death, which may be useful for hair regrowth treatments.
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May 2020 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” ADSC-CE treatment safely increases hair density and thickness in androgenetic alopecia patients.
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May 2019 in “PLOS ONE” The African spiny mouse can fully regenerate its muscle without scarring, unlike the common house mouse.
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August 2005 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The protein ARA70/ELE1 is involved in male pattern baldness, and lower levels of its short form may lead to hair thinning.
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July 2001 in “Cell” Cells from certain embryo parts can induce head formation in another embryo, involving complex signaling pathways.
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November 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Certain genes are more active in baby scalp cells and can help grow hair when added to adult mouse skin cells.
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July 2019 in “Endocrine connections” Finasteride affects SRD5A2 gene pattern, possibly causing lasting side effects.
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May 2019 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” BMP4-related anomalies can cause a wide range of eye, brain, and hand/foot problems, and new cases show this variability.
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October 1985 in “Genetics Research” Beige and leaden pigment genes act within melanocytes, affecting pigment patterns.
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November 2004 in “Japanese journal of geriatrics” Male hormones can cause hair loss, but treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride can help, and targeting TGF-B1 could be a future solution.