10 citations,
September 2021 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Tiny particles called extracellular vesicles show promise for treating skin conditions and promoting hair growth.
12 citations,
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520 citations,
February 2001 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” VEGF helps hair grow and determines follicle size by increasing blood vessel growth.
72 citations,
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348 citations,
July 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Platelet-rich plasma shows promise for skin and hair treatments but needs more research and standardization.
35 citations,
March 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Potassium channel openers like minoxidil help hair grow by acting on hair follicles.
22 citations,
November 2008 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A mix of 5-aminolevulinic acid and iron ion can speed up hair growth.
1 citations,
January 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” Electrospun matrices help regenerate skin and hair follicles using PCL and collagen scaffolds.
212 citations,
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16 citations,
September 2018 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Plant-based remedies may treat hair loss by reducing inflammation and improving insulin resistance.
6 citations,
February 2018 in “PLOS ONE” Insect wax, especially its policosanol content, may help hair regrow by changing hair follicle phases and increasing nutrient supply.
1 citations,
May 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Cosmetic foam product reduces hair loss and increases hair density in men.
11 citations,
October 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Non-coding RNAs are important for hair growth and could lead to new hair loss treatments, but more research is needed.
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March 2023 in “Phytochemistry Reviews” CBD may improve skin and hair health, but its effective use and safety need more research.
February 2023 in “Molecules” Cactus extract from Notocactus ottonis may help promote hair growth.
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June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The technique effectively shows how human skin and hair cells form into ball-like structures.
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April 2019 in “Biomedicines” PRP and HF-MSCs treatment improves hair growth, thickness, and density in androgenetic alopecia.
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4 citations,
April 2002 in “Medical Hypotheses” Hormones cause hair loss by affecting cell growth and weakening cell attraction.
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