107 citations
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August 2012 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” This review discusses the role of signaling networks in sebaceous gland development and disorders, highlighting recent insights from mouse models and cell line studies, but reports no new experimental results.
53 citations
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May 1986 in “Clinics in endocrinology and metabolism” This review discusses the influence of androgens on hair and sebaceous growth, emphasizing that response may depend more on peripheral sensitivity than on hormone levels; it reports no new empirical results.
50 citations
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September 2014 in “Stem cell reports” In this study, BLIMP1 was found to function in terminally differentiated epidermal cells to maintain homeostasis, rather than defining a sebocyte progenitor population.
44 citations
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January 2013 in “BMC Dermatology” This study found that TGFβ signaling is essential for keeping sebocytes undifferentiated by reducing lipid-related gene expression, using a novel human sebocyte culture model.
13 citations
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December 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review discusses the embryology, structure, and function of sebaceous glands and their involvement in skin disorders but reports no novel findings.
12 citations
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May 2001 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A rare benign skin tumor showed unusual features of sebaceous and sweat glands, important for correct diagnosis.
8 citations
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February 2010 in “Journal of Dermatology” This study observed that a topical liposome formulation of a 5‐α‐reductase inhibitor effectively reduced the size of treated sebaceous glands and induced apoptosis in a hamster model, suggesting potential benefits for acne treatment.
7 citations
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March 2020 in “Journal of King Saud University. Science/Maǧallaẗ ǧāmiʹaẗ al-malik Saʹūd. al-ʹUlūm” This study found that AiQingHua oil improved microcirculation and promoted hair regeneration in mice with testosterone-induced alopecia.
September 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, mouse sebaceous glands were found to require nerves for growth during active hair cycles, suggesting a nerve-dependent sebaceous gland cycle coordinated with hair growth.
27 citations
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July 2018 in “Experimental dermatology” This study found that autophagy plays a role in sebaceous gland function and sebum composition control in mice lacking the Atg7 gene in keratinocytes.
2 citations
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January 1960 in “Australian Journal of Biological Sciences” The Naked gene in mice causes abnormal sebaceous glands and disrupts hair follicle organization.
9 citations
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May 2010 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, researchers observed that human sebaceous glands can regenerate in a mouse model using transplanted human skin, potentially offering a tool to study sebaceous gland biology and regeneration.
7 citations
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January 2018 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical research” In this study, the authors reviewed the importance of a polyherbal hair oil containing ingredients like Amla and Neem, evaluated for properties like pH and viscosity, but effectiveness for treating hair issues such as dandruff and baldness is not reported.
1 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of nutrition & health” This study suggests that fish oil, specifically its components EPA and DHA, play a beneficial role in promoting skin health by supporting epidermal growth and reducing proinflammatory cytokines.
December 2024 in “International Journal on Science and Technology” In this study, researchers prepared a poly herbal hair oil using fresh plant leaves, including neem, and reported that these herbal formulations exhibit effective hair growth with fewer side effects compared to synthetic alternatives.
December 2024 in “Media Farmasi Jurnal Ilmu Farmasi” In this study, the researchers developed an optimum liquid shampoo formula using chia plant components and found it to meet specific physical characteristics and stability requirements, with viscosity and foam height tested within acceptable ranges.
January 2010 in “Jounal of The Korean Society of cosmetology” Rosemary oil may promote hair growth by enhancing enzyme activities and IGF-1 expression.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reviews the use of a polyherbal hair oil formulation, highlighting its potential benefits for treating common hair issues like baldness, alopecia, and dandruff due to its nutrient-rich ingredients, including Amla, Almond, and Neem.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reviewed the potential benefits of polyherbal hair oil formulations for addressing common hair issues like dandruff and baldness, emphasizing their natural ingredients and nutrient provision.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Pharma Professional’s Research (IJPPR)” This study reviewed the benefits of a poly herbal hair oil, highlighting its effectiveness in treating common hair problems like dandruff, hair fall, and dryness, while providing essential nutrients through ingredients like Coconut oil, Aloe vera, and Fenugreek seeds.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” In this study, a herbal hair oil formulated using ingredients like Amla, garlic, and curry leaves significantly increased hair number and length, reduced hair growth completion time, and showed comparable effects to minoxidil, demonstrating anti-dandruff and other hair-enhancing properties with fewer side effects.
December 2024 in “Research Journal of Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Technology” This study assessed a polyherbal hair oil's potential in treating common hair issues like dandruff, alopecia, and hair loss, evaluating its organoleptic properties, acidity, saponification, and viscosity, using ingredients like Amla, almonds, and neem for their critical nutrients.
September 2020 in “International journal of current pharmaceutical research” This study found that herbal creams containing tea tree oil significantly reduced hair growth in mice with hirsutism, while those containing reishi extract or both were less effective.
November 2024 in “Pharmaciana” This study found that the optimum formula for chia seed oil nanoemulsion hair serum, composed of 33.52% Tween 80 and 46.48% propylene glycol, meets good physical characteristics and stability requirements.
291 citations
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October 2005 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” This study found that rat whisker follicle stem cells can be expanded in culture and transplanted to form functional hair follicles, demonstrating their multipotency and potential for regenerative medicine.
165 citations
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June 2007 in “European Journal of Cell Biology” This review discusses the various stem cell populations associated with hair follicles and their potential in regenerative medicine, highlighting differences between murine and human hair follicles but reports no new clinical results.
146 citations
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May 2002 in “The American journal of pathology” This study found that cathepsin L deficiency in mice led to significant abnormalities in hair follicle development and cycling, including disrupted hair shaft outgrowth and premature hair growth phase entry.
101 citations
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December 2010 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study reports the successful differentiation of mouse induced pluripotent stem cells into keratinocytes that can regenerate skin and its structures in an in vivo environment.
94 citations
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August 1975 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” In this study, the researchers observed that male pattern alopecia is characterized by miniature follicles, enlarged sebaceous glands, and an increased number of mast cells, without significant abnormalities in enzyme activity.
65 citations
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September 2004 in “The American journal of pathology” This study found that overexpressing the BMP inhibitor Noggin in transgenic mice led to a significant loss of nontylotrich hair follicles, suggesting a critical role for BMP signaling in hair follicle morphogenesis and cycling.