90 citations
,
January 1979 in “International review of cytology” This chapter reviews the complexity of hair and wool follicle formation, emphasizing the importance of cytological studies to understand the relationship between cellular components.
63 citations
,
April 2010 in “Development” This article discusses the bi-compartmental organization of hair follicle stem cell niches for balancing stem cell cycling and organ growth and proposes similar structures may exist in other adult stem cell niches but reports no new experimental results.
59 citations
,
February 2021 in “BMJ” This study found a strong dose-related increase in the risk of intracranial meningiomas associated with high doses of cyproterone acetate, with some reduction in risk after stopping the treatment.
25 citations
,
December 1992 in “Seminars in cell biology” This review discusses how epidermal Langerhan's cells and dermal cells may influence keratinocyte environments, potentially aiding in the formation of stem cell niches and cellular variety in the basal layer, without providing novel results.
22 citations
,
December 2013 in “Molecular biology of the cell” This study found that ILK deficiency disrupts hair follicle development by impairing cell polarity and laminin-511 assembly, but these defects can be partially reversed with exogenous laminin-511.
14 citations
,
September 2025 in “Gels” This review reports that sodium alginate-based hydrogels show promise in biomedical applications due to their biocompatibility and versatility, but challenges such as mechanical strength and stability remain, highlighting the need for continued research to facilitate their clinical transition.
3 citations
,
January 2016 in “BioMed research international” This study found that calcium microcapsules exhibited better biocompatibility and cell viability than barium microcapsules for scaffolding in artificial dermal papilla, suggesting potential for developing new hair follicle structures.
March 2026 in “ACS Omega” This study reported that a novel hydrogel wound dressing, created using a Brachybotrys paridiformis polysaccharide derivative and chitosan, significantly accelerated wound healing and tissue regeneration in vivo, showing nearly complete healing by day 15 compared to controls.
September 2023 in “Nature communications” This study found that VE-cadherin and Alk1, traditionally linked to vascular functions, also play crucial roles in maintaining nerve homeostasis in mice during hair growth cycles by modulating certain cell populations.
This review discusses advancements in regenerative medicine for hair loss treatments, highlighting stem cell techniques for rejuvenating or creating hair follicles, but provides no new clinical results.
48 citations
,
March 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review discusses the use of human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) for treating skin diseases and suggests they show promise for improving conditions like wounds and scleroderma, but more research is needed due to varied study designs and endpoints.
56 citations
,
September 2016 in “Pharmaceutical Research” This study found that imiquimod combined with fish oil in a bigel formulation enhanced antitumor effects and reduced inflammatory side effects in a skin cancer model.
February 2024 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This study found that eribulin-based chemotherapy resulted in longer median progression-free and overall survival, with fewer side effects, for advanced triple-negative breast cancer patients compared to other chemotherapy options.
55 citations
,
September 2020 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This review discusses surface engineered metal-organic frameworks for wound healing and reports no new clinical results; it highlights their potential as antibacterial agents, therapeutic delivery systems, and wound dressings.
3 citations
,
April 2023 in “Quality Assurance and Safety of Crops & Foods” This study found that oil extracted from Prinsepia utilis seeds is physicochemically stable and suitable for use in manufacturing ketoconazole soap, which met quality control standards and may provide a cost-effective alternative to expensive additives in cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications.
May 2026 in “Pharmacy Reports” This systematic review found that while green solvent- and natural excipient-based semisolid formulations often show promising efficacy and safety compared to conventional options, the evidence does not currently establish superior stability, highlighting a need for further research on long-term formulation quality.
December 2023 in “Azerbaijan Pharmaceutical and Pharmacotherapy J” This study formulated a minoxidil-loaded submicron emulsion-based topical gel, which demonstrated effective in vitro release, ex vivo permeation, and stability, suggesting it may offer a targeted treatment approach for alopecia compared to traditional methods.
December 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study reported that Tianma Gouteng decoction improved hair follicle regeneration in mice and identified its potential mechanism, primarily involving the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway, through a combination of network pharmacology, molecular docking, and experimental validation.
2 citations
,
November 2023 in “Global Advances in Integrative Medicine and Health” In this study, the authors reported preliminary evidence that programs combining nutrition and exercise interventions can significantly reduce BMI and LDL levels, suggesting these elements are important for lifestyle modification.
March 2024 in “Agriculture” The researchers reviewed the status, challenges, and future prospects of CRISPR/Cas9-mediated gene-editing technology in livestock breeding, noting its benefits and highlighting concerns about low efficiency in inserting foreign genes and off-target effects.
July 2025 in “Clinical Dermatology Review” This study found that platelet-rich plasma therapy led to significantly increased hair growth and density compared to placebo in patients with androgenic alopecia over six months.
4 citations
,
September 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study provides a comprehensive overview of the current state and emerging trends in SD (seborrheic dermatitis) research, aimed at aiding clinical practitioners and researchers in understanding valuable insights for decision-making and identifying future research directions.
June 2025 in “Naunyn-Schmiedeberg s Archives of Pharmacology” This literature review reports that certain herbal remedies, such as rosemary, green tea, and ginseng, have shown promise in promoting hair growth and improving hair density, though variability and study design limitations highlight the need for more rigorous research.
February 2024 in “ACS Omega” This study found that the topical Shen Bai hair growing decoction may improve androgenetic alopecia in mice by suppressing TNF-α and IL-6 levels, enhancing follicle density, and reducing apoptosis.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This narrative review highlights the need for diabetes-informed approaches to aesthetic dermatology as accelerated skin aging in diabetic patients complicates the safety and effectiveness of cosmetic procedures.
March 2026 in “Preprints.org” This study reviews how individuals with diabetes experience accelerated skin aging and explores the implications for cosmetic treatments, highlighting the need for diabetes-informed dermatologic approaches due to limited evidence on safety and efficacy in this population.
2 citations
,
May 2021 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This study demonstrated that autologous mesenchymal stem cells from hair follicles, when combined with a novel gelatin-based hydrogel, showed promising osteogenic potential and could offer a non-invasive alternative for bone regeneration.
27 citations
,
November 2010 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This review discusses recent advancements in dermatological laser therapy, highlighting its growing applications but noting gaps in data on long-term effects and side effects.
January 2024 in “Elsevier eBooks” In this chapter, the authors discuss various plant biomass sources, such as Aloe vera and cocoa, highlighting their potential benefits in cosmetics for addressing skin and hair issues like aging, inflammation, and dandruff.