5 citations,
January 2022 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Pine bark extract helps mice grow hair by reducing inflammation and boosting growth factors.
7 citations,
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2 citations,
April 2021 in “Asian pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine” Origanum vulgare leaf extract reduces liver and kidney damage caused by finasteride in mice.
4 citations,
September 2020 in “BioMed Research International” Timosaponin BII, a plant extract, was found to promote hair growth in mice, similarly to minoxidil.
7 citations,
January 2020 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Jagged1 and Epidermal Growth Factor together significantly increased hair growth in mice with androgen-suppressed hair.
12 citations,
April 2019 in “Scientific Reports” A protein called HMGB1 helps hair grow by affecting prostaglandin metabolism.
21 citations,
May 2016 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” MMP-2 and MMP-9 help hair grow, while their inhibitors peak when hair growth slows.
February 2025 in “Theranostics” 3D bioprinting with special hydrogels can create artificial skin that heals wounds and regrows hair in mice.
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July 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Lasers have become precise tools in skin treatment and diagnosis, with ongoing advancements improving their effectiveness.
3 citations,
August 1995 in “Journal of Clinical Laser Medicine & Surgery” Using a CO₂ laser for hair transplants improves the surgery and may become important in future hair restoration.
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July 2016 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Obese and non-obese women with PCOS have higher heart risk markers, especially if they are obese.
1 citations,
October 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Printing human stem cells and a special matrix during surgery can help grow new skin and hair-like structures in rats.
10 citations,
January 2012 in “Journal of biomedical optics” Melanin density affects hair color, and this method can help in cosmetic assessments and diagnosing hair diseases.
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1 citations,
January 2019 in “Journal of The Korean Institute of Illuminating and Electrical Installation Engineers” LED light at specific wavelengths can help fight dandruff and promote hair growth without increasing inflammation.
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January 2010 Tianzhu white yak hair varies in structure and density between fuzz and coarse hair.
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1 citations,
October 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Platelet-Rich Plasma treatment improved hair growth and reduced inflammation in patients with patchy hair loss, but not in total hair loss, and Optical Coherence Tomography was useful in tracking this progress.
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OCT can effectively diagnose different stages of hair loss non-invasively.
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OCT can effectively screen and diagnose various medical conditions non-invasively.
December 2021 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” A deep learning model accurately predicts male hair loss types using scalp images.
July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Combining Low Level Light Therapy and minoxidil may help with hair growth, but more research is needed.